Property score
85.1
Excellent
Overall 85.1 · Larger than most nearby homes
2,459 sqft (top 3%) · Built in 1986 (11 yrs newer than avg)
Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~92k
Transit 70.0 · 5-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 4 dining spots, 1 school, 1 healthcare facility, and 1 shop nearby
Living Area
Above average
77% larger than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Near average
11 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 77%Tagalog · 3%
Past 10 years Varsity View sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
281
492k
$398/sqft
1975
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85.1 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: #46111103
$92K
Median household income
$131K
Average household income
6%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.3
Income inequality (Gini)
3.8
P90 / P10 ratio
29%
Single-person households
30%
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
79 Bramble Drive — 10 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 4 dining (nearest 407 m), 1 education (nearest 272 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 490 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%
79 Bramble 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 & Key Characteristics
79 Bramble Drive is a spacious, two-storey family home built in 1986, situated on a large, nearly 10,000 sqft lot in the established Varsity View neighbourhood. Its primary appeal lies in its generous proportions, both in living space (2,459 sqft) and land size, offering room to grow and a sense of privacy that is harder to find on newer, denser lots. The home features a finished basement and an attached garage.
The property’s standout strength is its competitive ranking across key metrics. It places in the top tier for its size and value not just in its immediate area, but across all of Winnipeg, indicating a property that offers more space for the dollar than most. This is a home for buyers who prioritize interior and exterior space over a brand-new build. It would suit a growing family looking for established community roots, or a value-conscious buyer seeking a property with solid fundamentals and the potential to update interiors over time. The lot size also presents a long-term appeal for those who envision additions, landscaping projects, or simply desire ample backyard space.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the "ranking" data actually mean?
The rankings compare this property against others on its street, in Varsity View, and across all of Winnipeg. For example, ranking in the "top 7%" for size in Winnipeg means 93% of homes in the city have a smaller living area. It's a quick way to see how this home's key features stack up competitively.
2. The house was built in 1986. What should I consider?
A home of this age is likely to have seen updates, but major systems like the roof, windows, furnace, and electrical may be nearing or have reached their typical lifespan. A thorough inspection is crucial to understand the condition and plan for any future capital investments, balancing the purchase price with potential update costs.
3. How does the lot size benefit me?
Beyond just a large yard, a lot of this scale (9,758 sqft) in an established neighbourhood is a significant asset. It provides privacy, space for recreation or gardening, and future flexibility. It also often contributes to stronger value retention, as similar-sized lots become increasingly rare.
4. The home ranks highly for value, but what about the neighbourhood?
Varsity View is a mature, sought-after community. The high rankings within the neighbourhood itself—especially for living area and lot size—suggest this is one of the larger, more substantial properties in the area, not just an average home. You're buying into the community while getting a top-tier property within it.
5. What's less obvious about a property with these stats?
The data shows a slight contrast: the home excels in size and value rankings, but its build year is older than many in its immediate vicinity. This suggests you are paying primarily for space, land, and location rather than for a recently constructed home. It's an ideal profile for a buyer who sees the underlying value in the structure and land and is comfortable personalizing the interior to their own taste over time.
