320 Aberdeen Avenue – Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Who It Suits

This is a 1909 home with 1,524 sq ft of living space on a 3,000 sq ft lot. What stands out immediately is the living area: it's significantly larger than most homes on the same street (top 6%) and well above the neighbourhood and city averages. That extra square footage comes with a trade-off. The assessed value ($144k) is roughly average for the street and neighbourhood, but very low compared to citywide figures. In other words, you're getting more indoor space for a price that stays local rather than city-inflated. The land, however, is on the smaller side—especially when compared to Winnipeg as a whole, where typical lots are over double this size.

The appeal here is for buyers who prioritize interior space over outdoor room, or who see potential for a value-add in a neighbourhood that hasn't yet seen the same price escalation as other parts of the city. The year built (1909) means the house is older than most citywide, but about average for the immediate area—so you're not an outlier among neighbours, but you should be comfortable with the maintenance realities of a century-plus home. This property would suit someone looking for a spacious fixer-upper, a first-time buyer wanting more square footage for the money, or an investor eyeing a neighbourhood where entry costs are still moderate but living area stands out.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the living area compare to other homes in William Whyte?
It's well above average. The neighbourhood average for similar homes is 1,158 sq ft, and this property is 1,524 sq ft—ranking in the top 15% of the area.

2. Why is the assessed value so low compared to the city average?
The citywide average is pulled up by higher-priced neighbourhoods. On Aberdeen Avenue and in William Whyte, values are more moderate. The home's assessed value of $144k is actually close to the street average ($167.7k) and the neighbourhood average ($149.1k). It's not undervalued locally—it's just that the city has a wide range.

3. The lot is 3,000 sq ft—is that small for Winnipeg?
Yes, by city standards. The average lot size in Winnipeg is 6,570 sq ft, so this is well below that. However, on Aberdeen Avenue, the average is 3,265 sq ft, so it's more typical for the immediate street and neighbourhood. You'll have less yard space than many city homes, but it's not unusual for this area.

4. The house was built in 1909—should I be concerned about maintenance?
It depends on how well it's been cared for. In William Whyte, the average year built is 1927, so this home is on the older side but not a complete outlier. Citywide, only 5% of homes are older. Older homes can have charm and solid construction, but you should budget for potential updates to plumbing, electrical, insulation, and windows.

5. How does the assessed value compare to the street and neighbourhood?
On the street, the home ranks in the top 57% (slightly below average). In the neighbourhood, it ranks in the top 46% (around average). So the value is consistent with what similar properties nearby are assessed at—it's not unusually high or low for the local market.