324 Columbia Drive

Whyte Ridge, Winnipeg

Property score

77.0

Good

Overall 77.0 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes

1,226 sqft (bottom 11%) · Built in 1987 (7 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~151k

Transit 88.0 · 1-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 park nearby

Living Area

Below average

26% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

7 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 77%Chinese · 5%

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

Need help understanding this property?

Buying a home is more than a transaction. Our Winnipeg real estate agents provide market insights, pricing analysis, and neighbourhood expertise to help you decide with confidence.

Usually replies in a few minutes

Property score

77.0 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

67.4Good
Living Area1,226 sqft66Good
Year Built198778Good
Lot Size5,532 sqft74Good
Neighbourhood Sales Activity23Low

Community Score

91.3Excellent
Household Income94Excellent
Education Level91Excellent
Housing Stress93Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health68Good

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: #46111171

Community deep dive

$151K

Median household income

$152K

Average household income

5%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.3

P90 / P10 ratio

5%

Single-person households

47%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)574
Labour force participation rate64%
Median age44.4
Avg household size3.0
Unemployment rate5%
Population density1025 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)5%
Single-person households5%
Couple families with children47%
Median household income (2020)$151K

Housing

Renter households0%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$448K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)11%
Visible minority10%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)53%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 77%
Mother tongue (2nd)Chinese · 5%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,226 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 8%Same areaBottom 11%CitywideTop 48%
Same street · Columbia Drive
#34 / 37
Bottom 8% · Avg 1,615 sqft
Same area · Whyte Ridge
#2,114 / 2,382
Bottom 11% · Avg 1,666 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#92,760 / 194,458
Top 48% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
493k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 38%Same areaBottom 35%CitywideTop 21%
Same street · Columbia Drive
#23 / 37
Bottom 38% · Avg 503k
Same area · Whyte Ridge
#1,550 / 2,382
Bottom 35% · Avg 529.6k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#40,665 / 194,458
Top 21% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1987
0255075100
Same streetBottom 32%Same areaBottom 17%CitywideTop 25%

Lot Size

around average
5,532 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 11%Same areaTop 50%CitywideTop 42%

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

324 Columbia Drive — 1 amenities found within 500 m, across 1 categories, including 1 parks (nearest 303 m).

Search radius
🌳Parks1

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 11/2020CA$400k–450k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 37%

Same area

Bottom 21%

City-wide

Top 30%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 324 Columbia Drive, Winnipeg

324 Columbia Drive – Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This 1,226 sqft home, built in 1987 on a 5,532 sqft lot, sits in Winnipeg’s Whyte Ridge neighbourhood. Its assessed value is $493,000.

The property’s appeal lies in its relative affordability within a desirable city. Citywide, it ranks in the top 21% for assessed value (above average) and top 25% for year built (newer than most Winnipeg homes). However, on its own street and within Whyte Ridge, the numbers tell a different story: the home is smaller than average (bottom 11% on the street for living area) and on a smaller-than-average lot (bottom 11% on the street for land area). The house is also slightly older than the neighbourhood average (1987 vs. 1994).

This split makes the home a good fit for a buyer who prioritizes location and citywide value over the largest floor plan or lot. It would suit someone who values being in a mature, established area like Whyte Ridge—where newer builds are less common—and is willing to trade square footage and lot size for a lower entry point compared to larger homes on the same street. First-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a solid citywide asset may find it compelling, especially if they plan renovations over time. It is less suited for buyers seeking a turnkey home that matches the neighbourhood average in size or a large yard for families.


Five Possible FAQs

1. How does this home’s size compare to other homes nearby?
On Columbia Drive, it is below average. It ranks 34th out of 37 homes, meaning most houses on the same street are larger. Within Whyte Ridge, it is also below average for living area. Citywide, it sits close to the median for comparable homes.

2. Is the assessed value reasonable for this area?
Yes, in a qualified sense. The $493,000 assessment is around average for Columbia Drive and Whyte Ridge. But citywide, it is well above average, ranking in the top 21%. This suggests the home benefits from the neighbourhood’s broader desirability rather than its own size or lot.

3. How old is the house, and is that a concern?
Built in 1987, the home is newer than the Winnipeg average but older than the Whyte Ridge neighbourhood average (1994). Homes from this era typically have solid construction but may need updates to mechanicals, windows, or finishes depending on ownership history.

4. What does the land area mean for a potential buyer?
The lot is 5,532 sqft, which is smaller than average for Columbia Drive and slightly below the citywide median. It falls around the midpoint for Whyte Ridge. This could mean less yard maintenance, but also less space for additions, gardens, or outdoor living.

5. Are there any notable trade-offs a buyer should consider?
The biggest trade-off is size versus location. You get a smaller home and lot than most neighbours, but at a price that undercuts the street and neighbourhood average. The citywide ranking—top 21% for value—suggests you are paying a premium to be in Whyte Ridge, not for the house itself. A buyer comfortable with that equation will find good value here.

Radar charts, rankings, and side-by-side layouts work best on a larger screen. Open this page on a desktop browser for the full experience.