56 Blackberry Bay – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Who It Suits
This is a 1956 home with 1,144 sqft of living space on a 5,998 sqft lot, currently assessed at $357,000. The property sits in a solid but unflashy position across all metrics. On its own street, the living area ranks in the top 15%, meaning it’s one of the larger houses on Blackberry Bay. Within the Windsor Park neighbourhood, it holds a similar advantage—top 24% for size. City-wide, however, the picture levels out: the living area is roughly average for Winnipeg, and the assessed value lands near the middle of the pack. The lot size is also typical for the area, ranking in the 32nd percentile city-wide.
The appeal here is subtle. This isn’t a standout house that grabs attention on paper. Instead, it offers a practical compromise: more interior space than many neighbours, in a mature neighbourhood with an older home (built 1956, older than most in Windsor Park and the city overall). For a buyer who values a slightly larger floor plan over a newer build or a premium lot, this property avoids the premium pricing that often comes with those upgrades. It’s likely to appeal to someone looking for a solid, unrenovated mid-century home in an established area—someone planning to update over time rather than buy a finished product. It may also suit buyers who prioritize square footage and lot size over the latest finishes, or who see value in a house that's priced close to neighbourhood averages despite being above average in interior space.
Five Possible FAQs
1. Is this house considered large for its street and neighbourhood, but average for the city?
Yes. The living area is in the top 15% on Blackberry Bay and top 24% in Windsor Park, but it’s right around the median city-wide. That means it feels spacious compared to immediate neighbours, but it’s not unusual by broader Winnipeg standards.
2. How does the assessed value compare to similar homes?
The assessed value of $357,000 is almost exactly the street average ($357k) and close to the neighbourhood average ($354.2k). It’s below the city-wide average of $390.1k, which likely reflects the older construction and smaller lot size relative to newer suburban homes.
3. The house was built in 1956. Is that older or newer than surrounding homes?
It’s slightly older than the street average (1957), and notably older than the Windsor Park average (1961) and the city-wide average (1966). Buyers should expect mid-century construction and factor in potential updates to systems, insulation, or layout.
4. What’s the lot size like compared to other properties in the area?
The 5,998 sqft lot is within the typical range. It’s slightly below the street average (6,264 sqft) and the neighbourhood average (6,030 sqft), but still competitive city-wide (top 32%). It’s not a large lot, but it’s not undersized either.
5. How is the ranking data calculated, and what do the colour tiers mean?
The rankings compare the property to other “comparable homes” within the same street, neighbourhood, and city, ranked from best to worst based on size, value, or year built. The bar fill shows what percentage of peers you outperform. The colour tier (red, blue, amber, gray) indicates how favourable the rank is—there’s more detail available on the neighbourhood analysis map page if you want to explore specific comparisons.