79 Twain Drive

Westwood, Winnipeg

Property score

72.7

Good

Overall 72.7 · Compared with neighbourhood average

1,213 sqft (bottom 41%) · Built in 1965 (1 yr older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~113k

Transit 92.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 7 nearby routes · Within 500m: 5 dining spots, 1 school, 1 shop, and 1 park nearby

Living Area

Near average

12% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

1 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 86%French · 1%

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

Sold Count

898

Median price

405k

$/sqft

$307/sqft

Avg build year

1966

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Property score

72.7 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

63.4Fair
Living Area1,213 sqft66Good
Year Built196546Low
Lot Size6,809 sqft85Excellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity37Low

Community Score

86.7Excellent
Household Income90Excellent
Education Level82Excellent
Housing Stress93Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health60Fair

Neighbourhood Sales

Westwood

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “westwood” (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: #46111090

Community deep dive

$113K

Median household income

$115K

Average household income

3%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.8

P90 / P10 ratio

19%

Single-person households

31%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)1,120
Labour force participation rate58%
Median age50.8
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate5%
Population density1098 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)3%
Single-person households19%
Couple families with children31%
Median household income (2020)$113K

Housing

Renter households15%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$400K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)14%
Visible minority9%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)41%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 86%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 1%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,213 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 24%Same areaBottom 41%CitywideTop 49%
Same street · Twain Drive
#63 / 83
Bottom 24% · Avg 1,384 sqft
Same area · Westwood
#1,497 / 2,523
Bottom 41% · Avg 1,372 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#95,147 / 194,458
Top 49% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
411k
0255075100
Same streetTop 34%Same areaTop 26%CitywideTop 36%
Same street · Twain Drive
#28 / 83
Top 34% · Avg 395.9k
Same area · Westwood
#647 / 2,523
Top 26% · Avg 392.1k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#69,464 / 194,458
Top 36% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1965
0255075100
Same streetBottom 31%Same areaTop 43%CitywideBottom 47%

Lot Size

above average
6,809 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 31%Same areaTop 22%CitywideTop 19%

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 Twain Drive — 12 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 5 dining (nearest 394 m), 1 education (nearest 467 m), 1 shopping (nearest 491 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining5
🏫Education1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks1
💪Sports1
Fuel Stations3

Crime & Safety

Westwood · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

9

2026

vs. city avg

-69%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-97%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

100%

Sales History

Sold 12/2024CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Top 50%

Same area

Top 37%

City-wide

Top 37%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 79 Twain Drive, Winnipeg

Property Summary: 79 Twain Drive

Key Characteristics and Buyer Profile

This is a 1965-built home in Westwood, with 1,213 sq ft of living space on a noticeably generous 6,809 sq ft lot. The land is its strongest feature — ranking in the top 31% on the street, top 22% in the neighbourhood, and top 19% city-wide. Most comparable properties in the area sit on smaller lots, so this offers more outdoor space than is typical for the price point.

The living area is slightly below the street average but sits near the middle of the pack across Westwood and the city — functional, not cramped, but not oversized. The assessed value of $411,000 is above the neighbourhood average, reflecting the land premium rather than the house size. The home is a standard mid-1960s build, close in age to its neighbours.

The appeal here is for buyers who want more yard than what’s common in the area — garden space, room for additions, or simply a buffer from neighbours — without paying a premium for a larger house they don’t need. It’s practical for someone who values outdoor potential over interior square footage. First-time buyers looking for long-term flexibility or downsizers wanting a manageable house with a solid plot would find it worth a closer look.


Five Possible FAQs

  1. How does the property’s living space compare to others in Westwood?
    At 1,213 sq ft, it’s nearly 160 sq ft smaller than the neighbourhood average of 1,372 sq ft. It ranks in the bottom half of Westwood but close to the median city-wide, so it’s compact but not unusually small for a home of this age.

  2. Why is the assessed value above the neighbourhood average?
    The higher assessment is driven by the lot size. The land ranks in the top quarter of Westwood, which pushes the total value up even though the house itself is smaller than many nearby homes.

  3. What’s the condition of a 1965 home like this one?
    The data provided doesn’t include renovation history or inspection details. Buyers should have a home inspection to assess systems (roof, furnace, windows, foundation) that are common to need updating in a home of this era.

  4. Is this area considered family-friendly?
    Westwood is an established residential area with mature trees, parks, and schools. The larger lot on Twain Drive gives more room for children or pets compared to tighter infill lots in newer developments.

  5. How does the lot size affect future resale?
    Larger lots in this price range are less common, especially in Westwood. That tends to hold value well over time. The house itself may appeal to buyers looking to renovate or expand, rather than those wanting move-in-ready perfection.

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