622 Burrows Avenue – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This is a 1911 home with 1,538 square feet of living space on a 2,727-square-foot lot. Its standout feature is interior space: it’s significantly larger than most homes on the same street (top 13%) and within the William Whyte neighbourhood (top 15%). The assessed value of $172,000 sits around average for the street but well above the neighbourhood average of $149,100—so you’re getting more house for the money relative to nearby properties. The lot is smaller than typical for the area, and the home is older than most citywide. This trade-off of generous indoor square footage on a compact lot makes the property best suited for buyers who prioritise living space over yard size, and who are comfortable with an older home’s character and maintenance realities. It may appeal particularly to first-time buyers, small families, or investors looking for above-average square footage in an established inner-city neighbourhood without paying a premium for land.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the assessed value compare to similar homes in the area?
On Burrows Avenue, the $172,000 assessment is slightly below the street average of $227,300. But within the William Whyte neighbourhood, it’s well above the average of $149,100, meaning the home is valued higher than most of its immediate neighbours. Citywide, it’s low compared to the $390,100 average.
2. Is the smaller lot a problem for resale?
It depends on the buyer. Lots under 3,000 square feet are common in older urban areas like William Whyte, and many buyers in this market prefer less yard maintenance. However, if future buyers value outdoor space highly, the smaller lot could be a limiting factor. The larger-than-average interior helps offset that.
3. Why is the year built (1911) considered “below average” when the neighbourhood average is 1927?
The rankings compare this property only against similar homes in each scope. On the street, most homes are newer (average 1944). In the neighbourhood, the 1911 build is actually close to typical (average 1927). Citywide, the average is 1966, so 1911 is older relative to the broader housing stock. Older construction can mean solid materials but also potential for outdated systems.
4. How are the rankings calculated, and what do the tiers mean?
Rankings compare this home to comparable properties within the same street, neighbourhood, and city. A higher rank (lower percentage) means it outperforms more homes in that category—for example, being in the top 13% for living area on Burrows Avenue. The fill colours on the bars indicate performance tiers: green or blue for above average, red or gray for below average, with the fill length showing how many peers it beats.
5. What’s the best way to see how this property compares to specific nearby homes?
The neighbourhood analysis page offers a map view where you can compare this home’s year built, living area, assessed value, and lot size against individual nearby properties. That gives a clearer picture of how it stacks up house-by-house, rather than just against averages.