289 Lynbrook Drive

Varsity View, Winnipeg

Property score

55.9

Fair

Overall 55.9 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes

1,057 sqft (bottom 27%) · Built in 1951 (24 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~77k

Transit 70.0 · 5-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

24% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

24 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 78%Tagalog · 4%

Past 10 years Varsity View sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

281

Median price

492k

$/sqft

$398/sqft

Avg build year

1975

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Property score

55.9 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

50.5Fair
Living Area52
1,057 sqftFair
Year Built36
1951Low
Lot Size67
5,380 sqftGood
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42
Low

Community Score

63.9Fair
Household Income75
Good
Education Level34
Low
Housing Stress52
Fair
Core Housing Need76
Good
Employment Health68
Good

Neighbourhood Sales

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.

Market Conditions · WinnipegSeller's Market
Buyer'sBalancedSeller's

Sales-to-New-Listings

64.6%

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

65%

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.

Area census snapshot

Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110349

Community deep dive

$77K

Median household income

$79K

Average household income

6%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.4

P90 / P10 ratio

41%

Single-person households

19%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)426
Labour force participation rate69%
Median age38.8
Avg household size2.0
Unemployment rate9%
Population density2662 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)6%
Single-person households41%
Couple families with children19%
Median household income (2020)$77K

Housing

Renter households35%
Condominium dwellings17%
Median dwelling value (owners)$348K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)17%
Visible minority14%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)17%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 77%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 3%

Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,057 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 38%Same areaBottom 27%CitywideBottom 34%
Same street · Lynbrook Drive
#53 / 85
Bottom 38% · Avg 1,266 sqft
Same area · Varsity View
#617 / 848
Bottom 27% · Avg 1,387 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#127,719 / 194,458
Bottom 34% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
312k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 14%Same areaBottom 15%CitywideBottom 33%
Same street · Lynbrook Drive
#73 / 85
Bottom 14% · Avg 406.4k
Same area · Varsity View
#725 / 848
Bottom 15% · Avg 444.7k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#130,567 / 194,458
Bottom 33% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

below average
1951
0255075100
Same streetBottom 16%Same areaBottom 14%CitywideBottom 29%

Lot Size

around average
5,380 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 15%Same areaBottom 10%CitywideTop 46%

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.

Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

289 Lynbrook Drive — 2 amenities found within 500 m, across 1 categories, including 2 parks (nearest 149 m).

Search radius
🌳Parks2

Crime & Safety

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%

Sales History

Sold 1/2024CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Top 40%

Same area

Top 49%

City-wide

Top 38%
Sold 8/2019CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 3%

Same area

Bottom 6%

City-wide

Bottom 18%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 289 Lynbrook Drive, Winnipeg

Property Overview & Appeal

This 1951-built, one-storey home in Varsity View sits on a generous 5,380 sqft lot and offers 1,057 sqft of living space with a finished basement. Its key appeal lies in a combination of established neighborhood character and tangible value. The home recently sold for $380,000 (January 2024), a significant increase from its 2019 sale price, indicating strong market interest and potential for appreciation.

The property suits first-time buyers or downsizers looking for a manageable, single-level layout in a mature area. Its above-average lot size for the neighborhood is a standout feature, offering rare potential for expansion, gardening, or outdoor living that is hard to find in newer subdivisions. While its rankings show it's not the largest or newest on the block, it presents a grounded opportunity: a home in a desirable location where value has been demonstrated through recent market activity, perfect for someone willing to live in and gradually update a solid, character-filled property.


Key Questions for Consideration

1. What does the "finished basement" entail?
Given the home's era and size, it's important to clarify the finish level, ceiling height, and whether it includes a proper secondary living space, additional bedroom, or just recreational areas.

2. How does the lot size and shape impact future plans?
The lot is larger than many in the area. Understanding its dimensions and any easements is crucial for anyone considering future additions, a garage upgrade, or landscaping projects.

3. What are the underlying reasons for the sharp value increase?
The jump from the 2019 sale price to the 2024 price is notable. While market-wide increases are a factor, inquiring about specific upgrades, systems replacements (roof, plumbing, electrical), or unique attributes that drove this appreciation is wise.

4. How does the "one storey" design affect living and utility costs?
Bungalows can offer excellent accessibility and layout flow but may have a different heating/cooling efficiency profile and roof maintenance cost compared to two-storey homes of similar square footage.

5. What is the feel of the street and immediate neighbors?
The property ranks in the middle of the pack for its street on several metrics. Visiting at different times can reveal the neighborhood's rhythm, parking availability, and whether the streetscape is consistent with well-maintained, long-term homes.