59 Hawkwood Gate – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This single-family home, built in 2001, sits on a 5,201 sqft lot in Whyte Ridge. The living area is 1,477 sqft, which is right around the average for its street and neighbourhood, but slightly above the citywide average for comparable homes. Its assessed value of $494,000 sits roughly in the middle of the pack on Hawkwood Gate (ranked 7th out of 18 homes) and is slightly below the Whyte Ridge neighbourhood average of $529,600, but significantly above the citywide average of $390,100.
The property's strongest feature relative to its immediate street is its lot size—it ranks 4th out of 18 homes on the block, meaning it has more outdoor space than most neighbouring properties. The neighbourhood itself skews toward newer construction: Whyte Ridge ranks in the top 14% citywide for newer homes, and this house, built in 2001, is actually one of the older ones on its street (ranked 16th out of 18). This creates an interesting dynamic: you get a well-established, larger lot on a street where most homes are slightly newer and more compact.
The appeal here is for a buyer who wants a solid, unpretentious home in a well-established suburban neighbourhood, with a genuinely good-sized yard that stands out relative to the immediate area. It’s not a showpiece or a recent build, but it offers good overall value when compared citywide—the assessment suggests it’s priced below the neighbourhood norm but above the citywide baseline, which can signal a sensible entry point into Whyte Ridge. This property would suit a growing family, a first-time buyer who wants more land than the neighbours, or someone looking for a home with potential to add value through updates (given its age relative to the street).
Five Common Questions
1. How does the property's size compare to other homes nearby?
The lot at 5,201 sqft is the standout feature here—it ranks 4th out of 18 homes on Hawkwood Gate, meaning only three homes on the street have more land. The living area is essentially average for the street, so you get the impression of a home that's not oversized, but with a generous yard.
2. Is the assessed value reasonable for the area?
The assessed value of $494,000 is slightly above the street average ($492,200) but notably below the Whyte Ridge neighbourhood average ($529,600). This suggests the property is priced competitively within its immediate context, while the neighbourhood itself commands higher values overall.
3. How old is the home, and is that considered old for Whyte Ridge?
Built in 2001, the home is one of the older ones on its street (ranked 16th out of 18). However, Whyte Ridge as a neighbourhood has a strong concentration of newer construction—it ranks in the top 14% citywide for newer homes. So while this home is on the older side for its immediate street, it's still relatively new compared to the rest of Winnipeg.
4. What's the neighbourhood like in terms of rankings?
Whyte Ridge ranks around the middle across most metrics: living area is average (top 65% citywide), assessed values are average (top 64%), and lot sizes are typical (top 68%). The one area where the neighbourhood excels is year built—it's in the top 14% for newer homes. This indicates a well-established, fairly consistent suburban area without extreme highs or lows.
5. Why is the lot size ranked higher on the street than in the neighbourhood?
That's because the immediate street (Hawkwood Gate) has smaller lots on average—just 4,729 sqft. So this property's 5,201 sqft lot stands out on its block (ranked 4th out of 18). But across all of Whyte Ridge, where the average lot is 6,175 sqft, this lot is more typical (ranked 1,626th out of 2,382). It's a good example of how a property can look generous in one context and average in another.