154 Berrydale Avenue – Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This is a 746-square-foot home built in 1921, sitting on a notably large 11,126-square-foot lot. The property’s strongest feature is the land: it ranks in the top 4% citywide for lot size across Winnipeg, and in the top 20% on its own street. The house itself is smaller and older than most comparable homes at every level—street, neighbourhood, and city—and its assessed value of $216,000 reflects that.

The appeal here isn't the house as-is. It’s the land. For someone looking to renovate, build new, or hold a large inner-city lot, this offers something most nearby properties don’t: space. On Berrydale Avenue, the average lot is about 9,725 square feet. This one adds another 1,400. That extra room matters for garages, gardens, additions, or simply not being on top of your neighbours.

This property best suits buyers who are comfortable with a project or patient with an older home. It would work well for a contractor, an investor looking at a teardown or major reno, or a homeowner who values yard space more than square footage inside. It’s less suited to someone wanting a move-in-ready, average-sized home in a typical suburban layout.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the house livable as-is, or does it need work?
The listing data doesn’t include condition details, but the home is from 1921 and ranks below average in living area, assessed value, and age. It’s reasonable to expect that a house this old will need updates—at minimum, you should budget for a thorough inspection covering electrical, plumbing, foundation, and insulation.

2. What does “Below Average” actually mean in these rankings?
It compares this property against similar homes on the same street, in the Worthington neighbourhood, and across Winnipeg. “Below average” means it ranks lower than most in that group. For example, citywide it sits among the bottom 6% for living area, meaning 94% of comparable homes are larger.

3. Why is the lot size so much better than the house?
That’s common in older neighbourhoods like Worthington. Many homes were built decades before modern lot subdivisions became standard. This property likely sits on a plot that was never split, so you’re getting more land than what’s typical for homes of this era and size.

4. Could I build a new home on this lot?
It depends on current zoning, setback rules, and servicing. With over 11,000 square feet, the lot is large enough for a new build in many Winnipeg zones, but you’d need to check with the city’s planning department. The age of the existing house may also affect demolition costs.

5. How does the assessed value compare to the neighbourhood?
The $216,000 assessment is about $99,000 below the Worthington neighbourhood average of $315,300, and about $174,000 below the citywide average. That gap reflects the home’s smaller size and older construction. The land is what pulls the value up—without it, the figure would likely be even lower.