58 Robertson Crescent – Property Overview

Key Characteristics & Who It Suits

This is a 1973-built home with 1,066 sqft of living space on a 4,948 sqft lot, currently assessed at $385,000. Its standout feature is its position on Robertson Crescent itself. Within that street, the home ranks in the top 14% for assessed value (well above the street average of $297,900) and top 12% for newer construction year, largely because many neighbouring homes date back to the late 1950s. The living area is also above the street average (top 30%).

Zoom out to the Minnetonka neighbourhood, and the picture shifts. The home is essentially average or slightly below for living area, assessed value, and year built relative to the broader area. The most notable trade-off is land: at 4,948 sqft, the lot ranks in the bottom 2% of the neighbourhood, where the average lot is nearly 8,000 sqft. Citywide, the home lands in a solid middle bracket across all metrics.

The appeal here is value within a specific street context. Buyers get a home that’s newer and higher-valued than others on the same block, while paying less than the neighbourhood median. It suits someone who prioritizes the immediate street character and wants a well-positioned home relative to older neighbours, rather than maximum lot size or square footage. It’s less suited for buyers seeking a large yard or who want to be at the top of the local market for living space. The home works well for a downsizer, a first-time buyer who values a compact lot, or someone who sees the smaller land as a maintenance advantage.

Five Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the assessed value compare to what I might actually pay?
The assessed value of $385,000 is well above the street average of $297,900, but below the neighbourhood average of $458,100. This suggests the home is relatively expensive for its immediate street but moderately priced for the wider area. Market price depends on condition, upgrades, and demand—assessment is a baseline, not a selling price.

2. Why is the land area so small compared to the neighbourhood?
The Minnetonka neighbourhood average lot is 7,904 sqft, while this property is roughly 5,000 sqft. That’s partly because this home was built in 1973, when many surrounding lots (from the 1950s and 1960s) were larger. Later infill or subdivisions sometimes used smaller parcels. It’s a common pattern in older neighbourhoods: newer homes often sit on smaller lots.

3. Is the living area a problem for resale?
The living area is above average for Robertson Crescent but below both the neighbourhood and city averages. That’s not necessarily a concern—it depends on what buyers in this area typically want. If the neighbourhood trend is toward larger homes, resale might take slightly longer. But on this street, where many homes are under 1,000 sqft, a 1,066 sqft home is actually spacious.

4. What does “ranked #1,486 out of 1,515” for land area really mean?
It means the lot is among the smallest in the neighbourhood—only 29 other properties have less land. This can be a positive if you don’t want a big yard or are looking for lower upkeep. It also means neighbours likely have noticeably larger properties, so privacy and outdoor space are limited compared to nearby houses.

5. Does the 1973 build date mean anything special for construction quality?
Homes from the early 1970s often have solid framing and fewer of the experimental materials seen in the late 1970s, but they can have older wiring, plumbing, or insulation. The year is a neutral data point—not particularly old or new for Winnipeg. The key is how well it’s been maintained and updated, not the year itself.