Key Characteristics & Buyer Suitability

This is a 1956-built home on Agate Bay in Winnipeg’s Windsor Park neighbourhood, with 880 sq ft of living space and a 5,665 sq ft lot. The property’s assessed value is $326,000.

What stands out here is not the size—it’s smaller than most homes in the area and city—but the lot and the street context. The lot is slightly above average for the street and sits in the top third city-wide for land size. The house was built in 1956, which is the oldest on the street (ranked 1st out of 36), but it's actually newer than much of the surrounding neighbourhood, where the average build year is 1961. That makes it a relatively early-build home in an area that developed later, which could appeal to buyers interested in original mid-century character without being in the oldest tier city-wide.

The appeal lies in the balance of a modestly sized, older home on a generous lot, in a street where prices and sizes are close to the average. It’s not flashy or oversized. The assessed value is right around the street average, slightly below the community average, and well below the city average—suggesting it may be more attainable than many comparable properties elsewhere.

This property would suit buyers who:

• Prefer an older home with potential for updates or personalization
• Value lot size over interior square footage
• Want to be on a street where the home is not an outlier in cost or size
• Are comfortable with a home built in the mid-1950s (systems, insulation, layout may reflect the era)
• Are looking in Windsor Park specifically, or a similar established inner-ring suburban area

Less obviously, the property may appeal to someone who wants a home that is relatively consistent with its neighbours rather than a “best on the block” situation. Being close to the street average in size and value can mean fewer surprises when it comes to resale or neighbourhood character shifts. It’s a solid, unremarkable fit—which, depending on your goals, may be exactly what you’re after.

Five Likely FAQs

1. How does this home compare to others on the same street?
It’s very close to the street average in living area (880 sq ft vs. 886 sq ft average), lot size (5,665 sq ft vs. 5,584 sq ft average), and assessed value ($326K vs. $333K average). It ranks near the middle or slightly above on most metrics, so it’s not an outlier.

2. Is the assessed value of $326,000 the asking price?
No. The assessed value is used for property tax calculations. The actual asking price may be different, and it’s not listed in the data provided. You would need to check the current listing for the sale price.

3. What condition is a 1956 home likely to be in?
That depends entirely on how it’s been maintained and updated. No condition details are available in this data. Buyers should expect that original features like windows, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and insulation may need attention unless they’ve been replaced. A home inspection is strongly recommended.

4. Why is the lot size a bigger selling point than the interior?
The lot (5,665 sq ft) ranks in the top 39% city-wide, while the interior (880 sq ft) ranks in the bottom 15%. For buyers who prioritize outdoor space, gardens, or future expansion potential, the lot is the stronger asset. The interior is on the smaller side even for its own street.

5. How does this property compare to other homes in Windsor Park?
It’s smaller than the community average in both living area (1,091 sq ft average) and assessed value ($354K average), and it was built five years earlier than the neighbourhood average (1961). It’s not a typical Windsor Park home for its era—it’s an earlier build on a lot that’s only slightly below the community average in size.