1620 Roy Avenue — Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This is a 2011-built home with 888 sqft of living space on a 4,728 sqft lot, located in Winnipeg’s Weston neighbourhood. Its assessed value is $271,000.

What stands out here is the contrast between the property itself and the surrounding area. The home is newer than nearly everything around it—ranked in the top 12% on the street and top 6% in the neighbourhood for year built, where the average home dates to 1950 and 1937 respectively. The assessed value is also significantly above the street and neighbourhood averages, ranking top 12% on Roy Avenue and top 7% in Weston.

However, the living area is only around average locally (888 sqft vs. a street average of 871 sqft) and well below the citywide average of 1,342 sqft. The lot size is generous for the immediate area (top 18% on the street, top 10% in Weston) but slightly below average citywide.

The appeal lies in getting a relatively new, well-valued home in an older, more established neighbourhood—without paying a premium for a larger footprint. It suits buyers who prioritize a modern build and finishes over square footage, and who want a property that stands out in terms of condition and value relative to its immediate neighbours. It may also appeal to those looking for a manageable single-floor living space with a decent-sized yard in a central Winnipeg location.

Five Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the assessed value compare to similar homes nearby?
The assessed value of $271,000 is well above both the street average ($194,500) and the neighbourhood average ($184,700), placing it in the top 7–12% locally. Citywide, however, it falls below the average of $390,100, which reflects the larger homes found in other parts of Winnipeg.

2. Is the living space small for a 2011 home?
Yes, 888 sqft is on the smaller side citywide—ranking in the bottom 15%—but it is consistent with the typical home size on Roy Avenue and in Weston. The property is more comparable in size to older bungalows in the area than to newer suburban builds.

3. How does the lot size compare?
The 4,728 sqft lot is larger than most in the immediate area (top 10–18%) but smaller than the citywide average of 6,570 sqft. This makes it a good fit if you want a decent yard without the upkeep of a larger property, but it is not a oversized lot by Winnipeg standards.

4. What does the ranking system mean?
Rankings compare this property to “comparable homes” within the same street, neighbourhood, or city. A lower rank number means a better position—for example, “ranked #7 out of 57” means only six homes on the street rank higher. The fill bar shows roughly what share of peers you outperform, with colours indicating performance tiers.

5. Why is the assessed value high for the area if the home is small?
The age and condition of the home are the main factors. A 2011 build in a neighbourhood where most homes are 60–80 years old typically commands a higher assessed value due to modern construction standards, updated systems, and lower expected maintenance. The value reflects the building’s quality, not its size.