11 Hawkwood Gate – Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This is a single-family home built in 2002, located in the Whyte Ridge neighbourhood of Winnipeg. It has 1,252 square feet of living space on a 6,236-square-foot lot. The assessed value is $498,000.

Where this property stands out is its construction year and lot size. On Hawkwood Gate, it ranks #2 out of 18 homes for both year built and lot size—meaning it’s one of the newest homes on the street with one of the larger parcels. The lot is about 1,500 square feet above the street average and is also above average citywide. The home itself is also newer than most in the neighbourhood (Whyte Ridge average build year is 1994) and newer than the city average (1966).

The living area is below average compared to other homes on the street and in the neighbourhood, but roughly average for comparable homes across Winnipeg. The assessed value sits near the street and neighbourhood averages, but is above the citywide average for similar properties.

Appeal: The main draw is getting a relatively new home with a noticeably large lot in a well-established southwest Winnipeg neighbourhood. The lot size offers space that many newer infill homes or modern subdivisions don’t provide. The street is a quiet crescent, and the home’s age reduces the likelihood of major immediate renovations compared to older Winnipeg housing stock.

Who it suits: Buyers who prioritize a larger outdoor space and a newer build over maximum interior square footage. It would also suit someone who wants to be in a mature, family-oriented neighbourhood like Whyte Ridge without buying a home from the 1980s or 1990s. It’s less suited for someone who needs a large open-concept main floor or extra bedrooms—the living area is modest relative to the lot.

Five Possible FAQs

1. Is this a good value compared to other homes on the street?
The assessed value is right around the street average, but you’re getting one of the larger lots and one of the newer homes on the block. From a value-per-square-foot-of-land perspective, it’s likely above average for the street.

2. Why is the living area below average for Whyte Ridge but average for the city?
Whyte Ridge has many larger, older homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s, often with finished basements or two-storey layouts that push total living area up. Citywide, the average comparable home is older and smaller, so this home’s size is more typical of what’s available across Winnipeg.

3. How does the 2002 build hold up compared to a brand-new home?
A 2002 home is now over 20 years old, but it likely has modern building practices like a decent energy code, PEX plumbing, and modern electrical. It won’t have the same insulation or mechanical efficiency as a new 2025 build, but it also won’t have the settlement or early-service issues brand-new homes sometimes face. The roof, windows, and mechanicals are worth checking for age.

4. Is Whyte Ridge a good neighbourhood for resale?
Generally yes. Whyte Ridge is a popular family neighbourhood with good schools, parks, and access to Kenaston Boulevard. The lot size here is a selling point that holds value, as large lots in established areas become scarcer over time.

5. What does the “Below Average” ranking for living area actually mean for daily use?
It means the interior feels smaller than many nearby homes. If you’re used to a 1,500+ sqft home, this will feel tighter, especially if the layout is a split-level or bilevel where rooms are defined rather than open. But if you spend more time outdoors or don’t need a lot of interior space, it won’t be an issue.