8 Barberry Road

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a 1,156 sqft single-family home at 8 Barberry Road, built in 1956 on a 5,599 sqft lot. Its standout feature is interior space: within the immediate neighbourhood (Windsor Park), it ranks in the top 23% for living area, and on its own street it’s among the largest—third out of 28 homes. The assessed value ($352,000) sits very close to both the street and neighbourhood averages, and the lot size is also near the median for the area. The home is modestly older than the neighbourhood norm (built about five years before the area average) but not unusually old by citywide standards.

The appeal here is straightforward: you get notably more interior square footage than most nearby properties, without paying a premium for it. The lot isn't oversized, but it's serviceable. This is a solid, unflashy mid-century house that offers practical space where it counts. It would suit a buyer who prioritises room indoors over a large yard or a newer build—someone who wants more living area than typical for this price point in Windsor Park, and is comfortable with a house that's been around for nearly 70 years. It's less suited for someone seeking a low-maintenance newer home or a property with standout curb appeal from the outside.

Five Possible FAQs

1. How does the price compare to similar homes nearby?
The assessed value of $352,000 is almost exactly the average for both the street ($354,000) and the Windsor Park area ($354,000). It's slightly below the citywide average of $390,000, which mainly reflects that it's in a more affordable part of Winnipeg relative to newer or more central areas.

2. Is this a good choice if I want a larger house in the area?
Yes—on Barberry Road, only two homes have more living space, and across Windsor Park, this property sits in the top quarter for size. For the assessed value, you're getting above-average interior space compared to what else is available in the neighbourhood.

3. Is the lot big enough for a garage addition or extension?
At 5,599 sqft, the lot is slightly below the Windsor Park average (6,030 sqft) and squarely mid-range for the street. It's not considered small, but it's not generous either. Feasibility would depend on local zoning setbacks and how the house currently sits—worth checking with the city before assuming there's room.

4. How old is the house, and is that a concern?
Built in 1956, it's older than the neighbourhood average (1961) and the citywide average (1966), but not drastically so. Many homes in Windsor Park are from the same era. Potential issues are typical for mid-century construction: older electrical, plumbing, and insulation standards. A building inspection would be wise, but the age itself isn't unusual for this price range.

5. Why does the land area rank lower than the living area?
The house offers a lot of interior square footage for its street and neighbourhood, but the lot size is just average. In other words, the home occupies more of the lot than many neighbouring properties do. This isn't a flaw, but it means there's less outdoor space relative to the house size than you might find in a newer subdivision with larger lots.