1629 Ross Avenue W – Property Summary
Overview & Buyer Profile
This is a compact, older home in Winnipeg’s Weston neighbourhood with a living area of 764 square feet, built in 1909, on a 2,598 sqft lot. Its assessed value is $140,000.
The property’s main appeal is its price point. Citywide, it ranks in the bottom 2% for assessed value, making it one of the more affordable options in Winnipeg. The lot size (2,598 sqft) is slightly smaller than the Weston average but still typical for the street. The living area is below average for the city and the street, but roughly in line with the neighbourhood average.
This home would most suit a buyer looking for an entry-level property in an established area—someone who is comfortable with a smaller footprint and an older structure, and who prioritizes affordability over size or modern finishes. It may also appeal to an investor or buyer willing to take on updates or renovations, given the low acquisition cost relative to citywide benchmarks. The property does not appear to offer exceptional space or land compared to its immediate neighbours, so it may not be the best fit for someone seeking a family-sized home or a large yard.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the assessed value compare to other homes nearby?
The assessed value of $140,000 is below the average for the street ($200,400) and the neighbourhood ($184,700). On the street, it ranks in the bottom 20%. This is consistent with the home’s smaller size and older age relative to its peers.
2. Is the living area unusually small for this neighbourhood?
The 764 sqft living area is slightly below the Weston average of 936 sqft, but it’s not extreme. On the street itself, it’s in the bottom 20%, so most neighbouring homes are larger. If you’re accustomed to citywide averages (1,342 sqft), this will feel compact.
3. How old is the house, and is that typical for the area?
Built in 1909, the home is older than most. In Weston, the average year built is 1937, and on this street it’s 1942. Citywide, the average home was built around 1966. Being over 115 years old, this property will likely require ongoing maintenance and may not have modern insulation, wiring, or plumbing unless updated.
4. What is the lot like compared to others in the city?
The land area is 2,598 sqft, which is below the citywide average of 6,570 sqft by a wide margin. However, within Weston (average 3,269 sqft) and on this street (average 3,468 sqft), it’s closer to the typical size—about 20–25% smaller than the street average. It’s a modest urban lot.
5. What does it mean that the property ranks in the “Top 80%” or “Top 93%” for different metrics?
These rankings show how this property compares to others in the same category. “Top 80%” means it ranks higher than 20% of comparable homes—so it’s in the lower portion of the group. “Top 93%” means it ranks higher than only 7%, placing it in the bottom tier for that metric. Essentially, lower percentages indicate the property is smaller, older, or less valuable than most.