Property score
60.6
Fair
Overall 60.6 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes
954 sqft (bottom 18%) · Built in 1962 (13 yrs older than avg)
Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~91k
Transit 80.0 · 5-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 healthcare facility, 1 shop, and 2 parks nearby
Living Area
Below average
31% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Below average
13 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 80%French · 3%
Past 10 years Varsity View sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
281
492k
$398/sqft
1975
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60.6 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Varsity View
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “varsity view” (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: #46110348
$91K
Median household income
$105K
Average household income
6%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.2
Income inequality (Gini)
3.2
P90 / P10 ratio
26%
Single-person households
26%
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
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
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.
To see this property on a map next to nearby houses—and compare year built, living area, assessed value, and lot size in detail—open the neighbourhood analysis page.
Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
264 Lynbrook Drive — 4 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 healthcare (nearest 431 m), 1 shopping (nearest 391 m), 2 parks (nearest 217 m).
Varsity View · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
6
2026
vs. city avg
-80%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -93%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
83%
264 Lynbrook Drive: We are not showing a transaction history based solely on public data; that does not mean no sale ever occurred. You can still request details by email in the “Data notes” section below—we will look it up manually and reply with the most accurate information available.
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 264 Lynbrook Drive
This 1962 bi-level home in Varsity View offers a practical and affordable entry into a well-established Winnipeg neighbourhood. Its key appeal lies in its balance of space, location, and value. The home features 954 sqft of living space, a fully finished basement, and sits on a generous 5,381 sqft lot. While its rankings indicate it is a more modest home within its immediate street and community, it outperforms nearly half of all Winnipeg properties in assessed value, suggesting solid city-wide value. The absence of a garage is offset by the large lot, which presents potential for expansion or outdoor enjoyment.
Who It's For: This property is ideally suited for first-time buyers, downsizers, or pragmatic investors seeking a lower-maintenance footprint in a central, family-friendly area. Its appeal is for those who prioritize location and land size over turn-key modern finishes, and who see potential in a home that offers good fundamentals rather than luxury. A thoughtful perspective is that its average city-wide rankings, combined with a very low community ranking for building age, highlight it as a classic, un-renovated post-war home—a blank canvas for someone looking to add value over time without the premium of a fully updated property.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the ranking system mean?
The rankings compare this property against others on its street, in Varsity View, and across all of Winnipeg for specific metrics like size and age. For example, being newer than only 25% of homes in the community confirms it's one of the older homes in the area, which is typical for the neighbourhood's vintage.
2. Is the lot size a significant feature?
Yes. At over 5,300 sqft, the lot is substantially larger than many found in newer subdivisions. This provides ample private outdoor space, room for gardening, and future potential for additions like a garage or deck, which is a key asset not reflected in the living area square footage.
3. The home ranks low for size on its street. Does it feel small?
At 954 sqft with a finished bi-level layout, the home provides functional separation of living spaces across two levels. It is compact but efficient, and the finished basement effectively expands the usable space, making it suitable for small families or couples.
4. How does the 1962 build year affect the home?
Homes from this era are common in Varsity View and are generally solidly built. Buyers should budget for updates to major aging components (like roof, windows, plumbing) and anticipate a layout that may differ from modern open-concept designs. This is reflected in its accessible price point.
5. What is the neighbourhood like?
Varsity View is a central, mature neighbourhood near the University of Manitoba. It offers a quiet, tree-lined setting with strong community roots, excellent schools, and convenient access to amenities and major routes, making it a perennial favourite for a variety of buyers.
