32 Sansome Avenue – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This is a 1963 home with 1,196 square feet of living space on a 5,659-square-foot lot. Its assessed value is $392,000.
The property sits solidly in the middle of the pack across most metrics. On its own street, it’s ranked 43rd out of 93 homes for living area (top 46%), meaning it’s slightly smaller than the street average of 1,244 square feet. The lot is also close to the street average of 5,792 square feet, ranking 47th out of 93.
Where it stands out is assessed value. Ranked 13th out of 93 homes on Sansome Avenue (top 14%), it’s valued significantly above the street average of $356,200. This suggests either recent upgrades, a well-maintained condition, or a location advantage within the block that isn’t captured by square footage alone. The value premium is less pronounced at the neighbourhood and city level, where it ranks closer to average (top 34% and top 40%, respectively).
The year built (1963) is right in line with the street and roughly three years older than the neighbourhood and city averages. That’s typical for this area—nothing remarkable, but not outdated relative to surrounding homes either.
Who this suits: A buyer looking for a fairly standard mid-century home in an established Winnipeg neighbourhood (Westwood) who wants something that’s not a fixer-upper but also not a premium renovation. The value ranking suggests the home has been cared for or improved in ways that don’t necessarily show up in floor area or lot size. It’s a solid, middle-of-the-road option for someone who cares more about getting good assessed value per dollar than having the biggest house on the block.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the living area compare to similar homes nearby?
It’s slightly below the street average (1,196 sqft vs. 1,244 sqft) and about 13% smaller than the neighbourhood average (1,372 sqft). Citywide, it’s in the top 51%, so it’s roughly average for Winnipeg as a whole. Not a compact home, but certainly not spacious for the area.
2. Why is the assessed value higher than the street average despite having a smaller living area?
Assessed value reflects more than just square footage—it factors in condition, updates, layout, and lot characteristics. The home ranks 13th out of 93 on its street for value, which often indicates it has been maintained or improved above the norm, or sits on a particularly desirable part of the street.
3. Is the lot size considered small, average, or large for the neighbourhood?
At 5,659 square feet, it’s slightly below the street average (5,792 sqft) and noticeably smaller than the neighbourhood average of 6,491 sqft. Citywide, it ranks in the top 39%, meaning lots in Winnipeg tend to be larger overall, but within Westwood this is a more modest size.
4. How old is the house, and is that typical for the area?
Built in 1963, which is exactly the average for Sansome Avenue and close to the neighbourhood average (1966). It’s not particularly old or new for the area—just a standard mid-60s build.
5. What does the ranking system actually mean?
The rankings compare this property against all comparable homes within a given scope (street, neighbourhood, city). A higher rank (lower number) means you outperform more peers. “Top 14%” on assessed value means it’s valued higher than 86% of homes on the same street. The bar fill shows roughly what share of peers you beat, and the colour tier helps quickly see if you’re well above, around, or below average.