429 Scurfield Boulevard – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This 1,850 sqft home, built in 1989, sits on a 5,507 sqft lot in Winnipeg’s Whyte Ridge neighbourhood. Its main strength is interior space. Citywide, it ranks in the top 15% for living area, well above the average of 1,342 sqft. The assessed value of $535,000 also lands in the top 15% citywide, reflecting that extra square footage and the home’s relative newness compared to much older Winnipeg stock. However, the property is one of the older homes on its street (top 90% meaning most neighbours were built later), and its land area is essentially average for both the street and neighbourhood.
Where the appeal lies: You’re getting noticeably more interior room than most homes in the city, without the premium you might expect for a newer build. The lot is functional but not oversized, which means less yard maintenance. The home is old enough that any major character issues (roof, mechanicals, windows) are likely to have been addressed once already, but not so old that you’re dealing with a full mid-century reno. Whyte Ridge is a stable, family-oriented area, and the home’s assessed value closely tracks the street and neighbourhood averages—so you’re not paying a hype premium for the location.
What type of buyer it suits: Someone who prioritizes interior square footage over a large yard or a brand-new build. This could work well for a family that needs room to spread out, or for a buyer who wants a solidly sized home in a well-established neighbourhood without stretching into the top of the local price range. It’s less suited to someone seeking a premium lot, a newer home, or a fixer-upper opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the property compare to other homes on the same street?
On Scurfield Boulevard, the home is around average for living area (ranked 39th percentile), assessed value (43rd percentile), and land area (48th percentile). It is notably older than most neighbours—ranked 90th percentile by year built, meaning roughly 9 out of 10 homes on the street are newer. This could be a factor if you value a consistent streetscape age.
2. Is the assessed value of $535,000 a fair market estimate?
The assessment closely matches the street average of $534k and the neighbourhood average of $530k. The citywide average for comparable homes is much lower ($390k), but that’s driven by Winnipeg’s older and smaller housing stock. The $535k figure suggests the market views this property as fairly priced within its immediate context, on par with what similar homes on the same street and in Whyte Ridge are worth.
3. Why is the land area only “around average” despite being 5,507 sqft?
Because averages shift depending on the comparison group. On Scurfield Boulevard, the average lot is 5,755 sqft, so this one is slightly smaller. In Whyte Ridge overall, the average is 6,175 sqft. Citywide, the average is 6,570 sqft. So while 5,507 sqft is a decent lot in absolute terms, it sits on the smaller side relative to its own street and neighbourhood—not a disadvantage, but not a standout feature.
4. What does the 1989 build year mean for maintenance or renovations?
A 1989 home is about 35–36 years old. Major systems put in at construction (furnace, roof, windows, water heater) are likely on their second cycle or due for replacement. However, because it’s newer than many citywide homes (where the average year built is 1966), it will usually have better insulation, modern wiring, and fewer of the surprises that come with a 1950s bungalow. The key is to verify when each major component was last updated—not just the build year.
5. What is “comparable” in the context of these rankings?
The data is based on properties that share similar characteristics—likely single-family homes within the same broad market segment. The “comparable” benchmark is a rough median for that group, not an exact match. So when it says the home ranks in the top 15% for living area citywide, it means it’s larger than 85% of comparable homes in Winnipeg, not every single dwelling. The rankings help you see how the property stacks up for size, age, value, and lot against other homes that a buyer would realistically consider alongside it.