Property score
46.9
Below average
Overall 46.9 · Smaller but newer than most nearby homes
760 sqft (bottom 5%) · Built in 1975 (11 yrs newer than avg)
Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~68k
Transit 74.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 5 parks, and 2 place of worships nearby
Living Area
Below average
32% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Above average
11 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 73%Punjabi · 4%
Past 10 years Rossmere-A sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
1,159
370k
$358/sqft
1964
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46.9 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Rossmere-A
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “rossmere-a” (Detached houses (non-condo), 2024). The tallest band is the mainstream budget range; multi-year view shows how that band shifts over time.
Sales-to-New-Listings
1,196
sold
1,852
new listings
Manitoba Real Estate Association March public data on New Listings and Properties Sold across Manitoba
Sold Above Asking
Majority sold above asking
68 of 104 sold above asking · Manually compiled from MLS Winnipeg sold listings, May 4 – May 10, 2026
With a Sales-to-New-Listings ratio of 64.6% and 65% of homes selling above asking price, demand is clearly outpacing supply. Buyers are competing, which is putting upward pressure on prices.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110733
$68K
Median household income
$95K
Average household income
32%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.3
Income inequality (Gini)
4.0
P90 / P10 ratio
20%
Single-person households
20%
Families with children
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
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Rank by living area, larger = better rank
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Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
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Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
70 Bret Bay — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 5 parks (nearest 73 m).
Rossmere-A · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
81
2026
vs. city avg
+175%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -90%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
67%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Top 27% | Bottom 40% | Bottom 36% |
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 20% | Bottom 6% | Bottom 16% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 70 Bret Bay, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This home at 70 Bret Bay in the Rossmere-A neighborhood is a practical and affordable entry point into the Winnipeg market. Its key characteristic is its compact efficiency, with a living area of 760 sqft that is notably smaller than area averages, situated on a standard city lot. The 1975 build year is a relative strength for the immediate street and the established Rossmere-A community, suggesting a potentially more modern construction than many nearby homes.
The primary appeal lies in its financial accessibility. With a tax assessment value of $264,000, it sits well below the citywide average, indicating lower property taxes and an attractive price point for budget-conscious buyers. Its recent sale history shows steady value appreciation. This property would best suit first-time homebuyers, downsizers looking for a manageable space, or investors seeking a straightforward rental property in a mature neighborhood. A less obvious perspective is that its smaller size and efficient lot could mean lower utility and maintenance costs, offering a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle without the upkeep of a larger property.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the house much smaller than others in the area?
Yes. At 760 sqft, the living space is significantly smaller than the averages for Rossmere-A (1,116 sqft) and Winnipeg overall (1,342 sqft). This emphasizes efficient use of space and likely lower heating/cooling costs.
2. How does the 1975 build year compare to neighbors?
It's a positive feature locally. On Bret Bay street, it ranks in the top 4% for being newer, and it's newer than 90% of homes in Rossmere-A, suggesting it may have had fewer generations of wear or outdated systems compared to older area homes.
3. What does the tax assessment value tell me?
The $264,000 assessment is close to the street average but below the community and city averages. This typically correlates with a lower purchase price and confirms this as a more affordable option within the area, with proportionally lower property taxes.
4. How has the property's value changed over time?
Based on available data, it sold for between $200,000-$250,000 in 2019 and between $250,000-$300,000 in 2022, indicating a pattern of value increase over that three-year period.
5. Where can I get precise historical sale prices?
The website does not display exact MLS sale prices due to industry restrictions. To obtain precise historical sale data, you must register on the site and request the information via email, which will be provided manually by the site operators.
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