132 Bessboro Street

Whyte Ridge, Winnipeg

Property score

84.6

Excellent

Overall 84.6 · Older than most nearby homes

1,650 sqft (top 47%) · Built in 1987 (7 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~118k

Transit 94.0 · 1-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 1 park, 1 fuel station, and 2 place of worships nearby

Living Area

Near average

1% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

7 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 51%Punjabi · 10%

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

Sold Count

752

Median price

536.3k

$/sqft

$352/sqft

Avg build year

1994

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Property score

84.6 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

81.1Excellent
Living Area83
1,650 sqftExcellent
Year Built78
1987Good
Lot Size97
10,662 sqftExcellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity23
Low

Community Score

89.8Excellent
Household Income90
Excellent
Education Level91
Excellent
Housing Stress83
Excellent
Core Housing Need100
Excellent
Employment Health83
Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

Whyte Ridge

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “whyte ridge” (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: #46111217

Community deep dive

$118K

Median household income

$120K

Average household income

3%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.6

P90 / P10 ratio

9%

Single-person households

33%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)489
Labour force participation rate75%
Median age44.8
Avg household size3.0
Unemployment rate9%
Population density1956 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)3%
Single-person households9%
Couple families with children33%
Median household income (2020)$118K

Housing

Renter households9%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$448K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)37%
Visible minority46%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)50%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 51%
Mother tongue (2nd)Punjabi · 10%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,650 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 31%Same areaTop 47%CitywideTop 23%
Same street · Bessboro Street
#34 / 49
Bottom 31% · Avg 1,864 sqft
Same area · Whyte Ridge
#1,130 / 2,382
Top 47% · Avg 1,666 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#44,724 / 194,458
Top 23% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
478k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 2%Same areaBottom 21%CitywideTop 23%
Same street · Bessboro Street
#48 / 49
Bottom 2% · Avg 558.3k
Same area · Whyte Ridge
#1,887 / 2,382
Bottom 21% · Avg 529.6k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#45,647 / 194,458
Top 23% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1987
0255075100
Same streetBottom 24%Same areaBottom 17%CitywideTop 25%

Lot Size

Elite
10,662 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 10%Same areaTop 4%CitywideTop 5%

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

132 Bessboro Street — 5 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 488 m), 1 parks (nearest 195 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🌳Parks1
Fuel Stations1
Worship2

Crime & Safety

Whyte Ridge · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

4

2026

vs. city avg

-86%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-95%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Violent

75%

Sales History

Sold 8/2023CA$450k–500k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 31%

Same area

Bottom 42%

City-wide

Top 21%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 132 Bessboro Street, Winnipeg

132 Bessboro Street – Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This 1,650 sqft home built in 1987 sits on a notably large 10,662 sqft lot in Whyte Ridge, Winnipeg. Its strongest asset by far is the land: the lot ranks in the top 5% citywide and top 4% within the neighbourhood, making it one of the larger parcels in the area. The living space itself is slightly below the street and neighbourhood averages but still above the city median, ranking in the top 23% of comparable homes across Winnipeg. The assessed value of $478,000 reflects this trade-off—it's below average for both Bessboro Street and Whyte Ridge, but above the citywide norm for similar properties.

The appeal here is practical rather than flashy. You're getting a home on an oversized lot in a well-established suburban neighbourhood, without paying a premium for the newest finishes or a top-of-the-line renovation. It suits buyers who value outdoor space, yard privacy, or room for additions, sheds, or gardens—things that are increasingly rare in newer subdivisions. It's less suited for someone who wants a turnkey home with high-end interiors or a recent build. A thoughtful buyer might notice the quiet contradiction: the low assessed value relative to the street suggests this could be an undervalued lot, but the older build date (1987 vs. the street average of 2001) means systems and structure may need more attention than recent flips.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the living area compare to other homes nearby?
It's about average for the street and neighbourhood. At 1,650 sqft, it's smaller than the Bessboro Street average of 1,864 sqft but larger than the citywide average of 1,342 sqft. The rank is top 23% citywide, so it's by no means small for the broader market.

2. What does the assessed value tell me about the home's condition or market position?
The assessed value of $478k is well below the street average of $558k. That gap can reflect a few things: the home may need updates, lack certain finishes, or simply be on a street with newer, more expensive homes. It doesn't necessarily mean the home is overpriced, but it suggests you're paying less than neighbours for a trade-off in age or condition.

3. Is the lot really that much bigger than typical?
Yes. The lot is more than 4,000 sqft larger than the average for both the street and the neighbourhood. Only 4% of lots in Whyte Ridge are larger, and only 5% citywide. This is the standout feature of the property.

4. How old is the home, and should that be a concern?
Built in 1987, it's older than most homes on Bessboro Street (avg. 2001) and in Whyte Ridge (avg. 1994). Citywide it still ranks above average—many Winnipeg homes are much older. You'll want to budget for updates typical of a 35-year-old home: windows, roof, HVAC, and possibly electrical or plumbing. It's not old, but it's not new either.

5. Who typically buys a home like this in Whyte Ridge?
Often it's someone who wants a larger-than-usual lot in a mature, family-oriented neighbourhood without paying for a fully renovated house. It can also appeal to buyers who plan to renovate gradually or add square footage, or those who simply value yard space over interior square footage. Investors might see it as a strong lot value play.