Property score
63.0
Fair
Overall 63.0 · Larger but older than most nearby homes
1,152 sqft (top 20%) · Built in 1969 (2 yrs older than avg)
Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~86k
Transit 80.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 1 healthcare facility, 2 shops, and 2 parks nearby
Living Area
Above average
12% larger than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Below average
2 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 83%French · 1%
Past 10 years Westdale sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
538
375k
$318/sqft
1971
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Property score
63.0 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Neighbourhood Sales
Westdale
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “westdale” (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.
Area census snapshot
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46111140
Community deep dive
$86K
Median household income
$101K
Average household income
3%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.2
Income inequality (Gini)
2.4
P90 / P10 ratio
28%
Single-person households
24%
Families with children
Population, labour & age
Households & income
Housing
Diversity, education & language
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rankings
Tax-Assessed Value
above averageYear Built
around averageLot Size
around averageRank 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.
Transit & Walkability
Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Nearby Amenities
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
79 Brownell Bay — 9 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 1 education (nearest 374 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 463 m), 2 shopping (nearest 277 m).
Crime & Safety
Westdale · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
17
2026
vs. city avg
-42%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -91%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Violent
53%
Sales History
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Top 12% | Top 30% | Bottom 47% |
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Top 24% | Top 44% | Bottom 38% |
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Highlights & common questions: 79 Brownell Bay, Winnipeg
Key Characteristics & Ideal Buyer Profile
This 1,152 sqft home on Brownell Bay in Winnipeg’s Westdale neighbourhood sits on a 3,667 sqft lot and was built in 1969. Its key advantage is living space—it’s well above average for both its street (top 16%) and neighbourhood (top 20%), offering more interior room than most nearby homes. The assessed value sits at $290,000, which is notably high for the street (top 6%) but close to average for Westdale and below average citywide. The lot size is also near average locally but smaller than typical Winnipeg properties, and the construction year is roughly in line with the street median.
The appeal here is pragmatic: you get a relatively spacious house on a modest lot in a neighbourhood where land tends to be larger. This often means lower maintenance (less yard work) and a tighter-knit street feel, without the premium you’d pay for a bigger lot. It’s a good fit for buyers who want more indoor square footage than the average Westdale house but don’t need—or don’t want to pay for—a large yard. Think downsizers, small families, or anyone who values interior room over outdoor space. The below-average citywide assessment also hints at potential value relative to other Winnipeg homes, though it’s already pricing near the top of its immediate street.
Five FAQs
1. How does the property compare to others on the same street?
It’s one of the larger homes on Brownell Bay (top 16% for living area) and has a significantly higher assessed value (top 6%). The lot size is close to the street average, and the build year is typical.
2. Is the lower-than-average lot size a drawback?
Not necessarily—it depends on your priorities. Smaller lots often mean less upkeep and lower costs, but they also limit expansion or privacy. In Westdale, where lot sizes tend to be larger, this property stands out as a more compact option, which might appeal to buyers who prefer efficiency over space.
3. How do property taxes compare?
The assessed value of $290,000 is above the street average ($262,000) but below the city average ($390,000). Property taxes are based on this assessment, so expect them to be moderate relative to Winnipeg as a whole, though slightly higher than immediate neighbours on Brownell Bay.
4. Is the 1969 build a concern?
No more so than most homes of that era. It’s typical for the street and neighbourhood. The main things to check are the condition of the roof, windows, and mechanicals—common updates for a house this age. The year itself isn’t a red flag.
5. What does “top 55% citywide in living area” actually mean?
It means the home is slightly above average in size for all of Winnipeg, though just barely—it ranks in the middle of the pack. More striking is its relative size within its own street and neighbourhood, where it’s clearly above the norm.
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