Property score
78.0
Good
Overall 78.0 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes
1,346 sqft (bottom 24%) · Built in 1988 (6 yrs older than avg)
Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~132k
Transit 94.0 · 1-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 parks, and 1 place of worship nearby
Living Area
Below average
19% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Below average
6 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 77%Chinese · 6%
Past 10 years Whyte Ridge sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
752
536.3k
$352/sqft
1994
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78.0 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
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.
Sales-to-New-Listings
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
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.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46111061
$132K
Median household income
$170K
Average household income
3%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.3
Income inequality (Gini)
3.2
P90 / P10 ratio
10%
Single-person households
39%
Families with children
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
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Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
259 Columbia Drive — 3 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 2 parks (nearest 289 m).
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%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 12% | Bottom 16% | Top 33% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Here is a clean, standalone summary of 259 Columbia Drive based on the provided data.
This is a 1988-built home with 1,346 square feet of living space on a 5,484 square foot lot. Its most notable strength is its assessed value and vintage relative to the wider Winnipeg market. While its living area is smaller than the average for both its street and the Whyte Ridge neighbourhood, it ranks in the top 24% citywide for assessed value and the top 24% for year built. This suggests a property that is newer and holds its value better than much of the city’s housing stock, even if it isn’t the largest or most valuable home on its own block.
The appeal lies in the contrast between its local and citywide rankings. A buyer here gets a home that is older than the surrounding Whyte Ridge average but notably newer than the citywide average. The lot size is on the smaller side for the street (ranking 36 out of 37), but it sits right around the neighborhood and city average, meaning it doesn't feel cramped by wider standards. The property will likely appeal to buyers who value a solid, well-positioned home in a established area over maximizing square footage or lot size. It suits someone looking for a stable investment in a specific neighbourhood who is comfortable that the property is a below-average size for that immediate street but an above-average asset for the city as a whole.
1. How does the living area compare to other homes in Whyte Ridge?
The 1,346 sqft is below the neighbourhood average of 1,666 sqft, placing it in the bottom quarter of homes in the area. It’s a more compact layout compared to many of its immediate neighbours.
2. Is the assessed value high for what you get?
Yes, relative to the city. While its assessed value of $473k is below the averages for both Columbia Drive ($503k) and Whyte Ridge ($529.6k), it significantly outperforms the citywide average of $390k. This indicates that while it’s a lower-value home on its street, it’s a higher-value property compared to most homes across Winnipeg.
3. Is the lot size considered small?
It depends on the comparison. On its own street, the 5,484 sqft lot is one of the smallest (ranking 36 out of 37). However, it is essentially average for the Whyte Ridge neighbourhood and the city as a whole. You’re not getting a deep yard relative to your direct neighbours, but you have a typical suburban lot size.
4. What does the "average" ranking on year built mean for a 1988 home?
It means 1988 is a median year on this specific street, but it is newer than the citywide average for comparable homes (1966). However, in the Whyte Ridge area, most homes are newer (average 1994), so your home is older than the typical house in the neighbourhood but much newer than the typical house in Winnipeg.
5. Who would this home not be a good fit for?
It would likely not suit a buyer who prioritizes having one of the larger homes or biggest lots on their street. It also wouldn't be ideal for someone seeking a very new build in a neighbourhood where most homes are newer. It’s a good fit for someone who accepts a slightly smaller footprint in exchange for a location in an older, established part of the city.
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