108 Apple Hill Road – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This 1987 home in Whyte Ridge offers 1,350 sq ft of living space on a 6,474 sq ft lot. Its assessed value sits at $493,000.
The property makes a clear trade-off: the house itself is slightly smaller than typical homes on its street and within the neighbourhood, where averages run around 1,531 sq ft and 1,666 sq ft respectively. However, the lot is a strong point—ranking in the top 27% neighbourhood-wide and top 23% city-wide, with land area exceeding both street and area averages. The year built is above average both on the street (top 20%) and across Winnipeg (top 25%), though it runs older than the neighbourhood median of 1994, meaning this home predates much of the newer infill in Whyte Ridge. Assessed value is roughly average on the street and neighbourhood level but climbs to the top 21% city-wide, likely reflecting the premium placed on land and location within Winnipeg’s broader market.
This home would best suit buyers who value a larger, established lot over interior square footage—people open to renovating or extending down the line, or those who simply prefer more outdoor space. It also appeals to anyone looking for a well-sited home in a mature neighbourhood, where newer construction on smaller lots is increasingly common. The house isn’t a showpiece for its size or modernity, but it competes well on property and location fundamentals.
Potential Buyer FAQs
1. Does “below average” living area on the street mean the house feels small?
Not necessarily—1,350 sq ft is a functional, mid-range size for a 3-bedroom family home. The “below average” ranking simply reflects that many homes on Apple Hill Road and in Whyte Ridge are larger (1,500–1,700 sq ft range). If you’re comparing to typical starter homes or older bungalows across Winnipeg, this is actually close to the city-wide average of 1,342 sq ft. It’s a matter of perspective.
2. Why is the assessed value high city-wide but not neighbourhood-wide?
The neighbourhood average assessed value in Whyte Ridge is $529,600—higher than both this home and the street average. That suggests the area includes some pricier newer builds or larger properties pulling the mean up. City-wide, however, most comparable homes are older or on smaller lots, so a 1987 home on a 6,474 sq ft lot in this location looks strong by comparison.
3. How does the lot size compare to newer homes in the area?
Many newer subdivisions in Winnipeg have lots under 4,000 sq ft. This lot is nearly 50% larger than that, and ranks in the top quarter of Whyte Ridge. Combined with a 1987 build (older than much of the neighbourhood), this is exactly the kind of property where the land is likely the more valuable asset over time.
4. Is a 1987 home likely to need major updates?
That depends entirely on maintenance history, not the year built alone. A 1987 house can have updated mechanicals, windows, and roof, or it can be largely original. The data doesn’t speak to condition. Buyers should budget for a thorough home inspection. That said, 1987 construction is solidly in the modern era (not old wiring, lead pipes, or asbestos-heavy materials), which gives it an advantage over pre-1970s stock.
5. What makes this property different from others on the street?
Besides having a slightly smaller living area and a larger-than-average lot, this home is also newer than most of its immediate neighbours—only 12 of 61 comparable homes on Apple Hill Road are newer. So it’s not the biggest house, but it’s one of the newer builds on a lot that stands out. That combination is fairly uncommon in a mature street like this one.