Property Summary: 1610 Pacific Avenue W

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This 1,260 sqft home, built in 1921, sits on a 2,485 sqft lot in Winnipeg’s Weston neighbourhood. Its standout feature is its generous living area—well above average for both the street and the broader Weston area. Where comparable homes on Pacific Avenue average 986 sqft and the neighbourhood averages 936 sqft, this property offers about 300 extra square feet of interior space. The land, however, is notably compact: the lot is below average by every local measure, and citywide it falls in the bottom 96%.

The assessed value of $178,000 tracks closely with street and neighbourhood averages, but sits well below the citywide median of $390,100 for comparable homes. That reflects both the smaller lot and the older age of the house relative to newer suburban stock.

The appeal here is pragmatic rather than flashy. Buyers get a home with decent interior space that won’t demand a premium. The land is tight, so this suits someone less concerned with a big yard and more focused on room inside. It’s a realistic entry point into a mature neighbourhood—not a fixer-upper bargain, but not aspirational pricing either. The home would best suit a first-time buyer, a small family, or someone downsizing who values indoor square footage over outdoor space and isn’t put off by a century home’s character and maintenance needs.

Section 2: Five Possible FAQs

1. How does the living area compare to similar homes?
The 1,260 sqft interior is significantly larger than the typical home on this street (986 sqft average) and the Weston area (936 sqft average). Citywide, it falls just below the median for comparable homes (1,342 sqft), so it’s not oversized by broader city standards but offers a clear advantage within its immediate neighborhood.

2. Is the assessed value considered fair?
At $178,000, the assessed value is around average for properties on Pacific Avenue and in Weston. Given that the house has above-average living space but a below-average lot, the assessment balances those factors. For a buyer, it suggests the property is priced in line with local expectations—neither overvalued nor an undiscovered deal.

3. What should I know about the year built?
Built in 1921, this home is older than the citywide average (1966) but typical for its street and neighbourhood, where average build years are 1936 and 1937 respectively. Expect century-home considerations: possibly knob-and-tube wiring, lead paint, less insulation, and a basement floor plan that reflects its era. A pre-purchase inspection should pay special attention to the foundation, roof, and mechanical systems.

4. Why is the land area so much smaller than average?
The 2,485 sqft lot is smaller than typical for Pacific Avenue (2,925 sqft average) and Weston (3,269 sqft), and it’s in the bottom 4% citywide. This likely reflects an older subdivision pattern where narrow or shallow lots were common, especially closer to main arteries. You get less yard and potentially less room for additions or garages—so if outdoor space is a priority, this may not be the right fit.

5. What does the ranking system actually mean?
The rankings compare this property to a pool of “comparable homes” within the same scope (street, neighbourhood, city). “Better rank” means higher square footage, newer year, higher value, or larger lot. The fill bar shows the percentage of peers this home outperforms. For example, being ranked #46 out of 323 on the street for living area means it outperforms about 86% of nearby homes on that metric—information, not a score. Use it to spot where a property really stands out versus where it’s just average.