173 Harper Avenue – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This is a 1,227 sqft home built in 1959 on a 6,103 sqft lot in Windsor Park. The standout feature is the living area: it ranks in the top 11% on its street and top 15% in the neighbourhood, meaning it's noticeably roomier than most nearby homes. The lot is also solid—top 29% citywide—giving you more outdoor space than the typical Winnipeg property. Assessed value is $358k, which sits near the middle of the pack both on the street and in the area, so you're not paying a premium for that extra square footage. The house itself is slightly older than the street average (1959 vs. 1961), but not dramatically so.
Where the appeal lies is in the combination of a larger-than-average home on a larger-than-average lot, without an inflated assessment. That makes it a strong candidate for buyers who want more space—either inside or outside—without stepping into a higher price bracket. It would suit a family needing room to grow, someone who values a yard for gardening or recreation, or a buyer looking for a property with practical proportions rather than cosmetic updates. The trade-off is that the home isn't new, and the value ranks are average citywide, so it's not an obvious investment play or a fixer-upper bargain—it's a solidly middle-of-the-road home with above-average dimensions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the living space compare to other homes in Windsor Park?
It's well above the neighbourhood average of 1,091 sqft, ranking in the top 15%. On Harper Avenue specifically, it ranks 10th out of 88 homes for size.
2. Is the property overpriced relative to its neighbourhood?
No. The assessed value of $358k is close to the Windsor Park average of $354.2k and the street average of $342.9k. Given the larger living area and lot, you're getting more space for roughly the same money.
3. What's the lot actually usable for?
At 6,103 sqft, it's about 7% larger than the neighbourhood average and 8% smaller than the citywide average for comparable homes. It's a standard-size city lot with room for a garden, a playset, or a modest outdoor workshop—not sprawling, but not cramped.
4. Why is the house ranked lower citywide than locally for living area?
Because citywide averages include many newer, larger homes in suburban and exurban areas. On its own street and in Windsor Park, the home stands out. Across all of Winnipeg, it's simply average (top 48%).
5. What should a buyer look out for with a 1959 build?
Homes of this era often have original mechanicals (furnace, electrical, plumbing) and may need updating. The good news is that the lot is sized reasonably, and the assessment suggests no major deferred value issues—but a thorough home inspection is wise, particularly for the roof, foundation, and windows.