Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This is a 2,504-square-foot home built in 2016 on a 6,444-square-foot lot in Bridgwater Trails, Winnipeg. The living space places it in the top 3% citywide—well above the Winnipeg average of 1,342 square feet—and top 9% within its own neighbourhood. The assessed value of roughly $1.09 million puts it in the top 1% citywide and top 5% on its street, reflecting both the size and the desirability of the location.

The appeal here is straightforward: you get a newer, large home on a generous lot in a well-regarded suburban area, without the premium of the absolute newest or most exclusive street. While the house ranks high for living area and value, its year built is slightly behind the newest construction on Willow Creek Road (bottom 14% on that street), meaning you avoid the inflated cost of a brand-new build but still benefit from modern construction standards. The lot size is above average, offering more outdoor space than many newer infill or compact suburban lots.

This property best suits a growing family or someone looking for a long-term home with room to spread out. It would also appeal to buyers who want a strong resale floor—the combination of size, age, and location in Winnipeg’s top tier means it holds value relative to citywide averages. Less obviously, it may suit someone who values privacy within a dense suburban context: the land area, while not massive, gives you a buffer that many newer townhouse or compact single-family developments lack.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does this home compare to the newest builds in Bridgwater Trails?
While the home was built in 2016, it is newer than the vast majority of Winnipeg properties (top 6% citywide). On Willow Creek Road, it’s actually among the older homes, which lowers the purchase price compared to brand-new construction. The trade-off is that you get mature landscaping and a settled neighbourhood rather than an active construction zone.

2. What does the assessed value of $1.09M actually mean for taxes and resale?
An assessed value of $1.09M places it in the top 1% citywide. Property taxes will be proportionally higher than average, but this assessment also signals strong resale potential. Because it's already in an established price tier, you’re less likely to face steep swings in value compared to homes near the city median.

3. Is the 2,504 sqft figure accurate, or does it include the basement?
The living area figure (2,504 sqft) typically refers to above-grade finished space, not including the basement. Unless otherwise noted, this is the standard measure for comparisons. You should confirm with the listing agent whether the basement is finished and if that square footage is included in any additional descriptions.

4. How does the lot size (6,444 sqft) affect usability?
At 6,444 sqft, the lot is above average for Bridgwater Trails and well above the citywide median. This offers more flexibility for outdoor living, gardening, or future additions (subject to zoning). It also means more maintenance—mowing, snow clearing, and landscaping—compared to a smaller or zero-lot-line property.

5. Why is the year-built rank low on the street but high citywide?
Willow Creek Road is a newer subdivision, so most homes there were built after 2016. The “bottom 14% on street” simply means many neighbours have newer homes (built in 2018–2024). Citywide, however, a 2016 build is newer than 94% of Winnipeg homes, many of which date from the 1970s–1990s. So you get modern construction without paying the top-tier premium of a just-completed house.