39 Royal Oak Drive — Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Who It Suits

This is a 1995-built home in Whyte Ridge, offering 1,194 sqft of living space on a 5,247 sqft lot. Its assessed value is $459,000.

The property is neither oversized nor undersized in any dramatic way. Its living area is below average for its street and neighbourhood, but right around the citywide median. The lot size is similarly middle-of-the-pack across all three comparisons. The assessed value tells a more nuanced story: it’s average for Royal Oak Drive, below the neighbourhood average (Whyte Ridge has pricier homes), but well above the citywide average—meaning you get a relatively modern home in a solid area without paying a top-of-market premium.

The appeal is in that balance. It’s a straightforward, mid-1990s house in an established subdivision. It doesn’t try to outshine its neighbours on square footage or land, which keeps the entry point reasonable. The year built is newer than 80% of homes citywide, so major systems (roof, windows, mechanicals) are likely mid-cycle rather than end-of-life, though that should be confirmed in person.

This property would suit buyers who want a stable, middle-ground home in a family-oriented neighbourhood—people who aren’t looking for a fixer-upper or a showpiece, but something predictable and solid. It could also work for someone relocating to Winnipeg who wants a house from the 1990s (common construction era in the suburbs) without the inflated price tag of the most desirable streets in Whyte Ridge.

Possible FAQs

1. Why is the assessed value below the Whyte Ridge average but above the citywide average?
Whyte Ridge is a higher-value neighbourhood overall, so a $459k home ranks in the bottom 10% locally. But citywide, that number puts it in the top 27%, because many older and smaller homes across Winnipeg have lower assessments. The property is a good-value entry into a stronger market area.

2. The living area is 1,194 sqft—is that considered small for a 1995 home?
It’s on the smaller side for Whyte Ridge, where the average is 1,666 sqft. On Royal Oak Drive itself, it’s also below the street average of 1,257 sqft. Citywide, it's right around the middle. It’s not tiny, but it’s a modest footprint for the era and area.

3. How does the lot size compare to similar homes nearby?
The 5,247 sqft lot is slightly below the street average (5,374 sqft) and below the neighbourhood average (6,175 sqft). But it’s still typical for the area and falls in the middle range citywide. It’s a standard suburban lot, not an oversized yard.

4. Is the year built (1995) a plus or a minus?
It’s a plus compared to most of Winnipeg, where the average home was built in 1966. For Whyte Ridge, it’s typical—most homes in the area are from the mid-1990s. You’re getting a home that’s about 30 years old, which often means it’s past the first round of major repairs but not yet due for a full replacement of everything.

5. What’s the best way to compare this house to others in the neighbourhood?
The neighbourhood analysis map (linked on the original listing page) lets you overlay nearby homes by year built, living area, assessed value, and lot size. That’s the most direct way to see how this property stacks up street by street, rather than relying only on broad averages.