Is 40 Gablehurst Crescent a good fit for a growing family looking for a home in River Park South, Winnipeg?

For many families, yes. This 1,902 sq. ft. two-storey home offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a fully finished basement, a double attached garage and a long list of recent updates, including a 2022 kitchen, a 2024 deck and a 2025 sump pump. It sits in River Park South, one of St. Vital's most established family neighbourhoods, within walking distance of English, French immersion and francophone schools.

Why 40 Gablehurst Works for a Growing Family

If you're moving up from a starter home, you're usually looking for three things: more space, fewer projects and a neighbourhood your family can grow into. Here's how this one lines up:

5 bedrooms. Three upstairs and two in the finished basement, so there's room for kids, guests, a home office or a teenager who wants their own floor.
3.5 bathrooms. A 3-piece ensuite for you, a full bath in the basement, and no more morning lineups.
1,902 sq. ft. on two storeys, plus a finished basement. Space to spread out on every level.
A versatile upstairs loft. A homework zone, reading nook, playroom or second living area.
Double attached garage. Warm cars and no scraping windshields on January mornings.

As a Winnipeg REALTOR®, I meet a lot of families who have simply run out of room. Homes like 40 Gablehurst give you that extra space without giving up a walkable, established neighbourhood.

Inside the Home

The Main Floor

The main floor is built for both everyday life and entertaining:

A great room with large windows and a gas fireplace, the cozy spot your family will gravitate to all winter
A formal dining room for holiday dinners and Sunday family meals
An updated kitchen (2022) with stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry and newer flooring

A walk-in pantry is one of those features you don't know you need until you have one. Bulk groceries, small appliances and snack bins all have a home, and your counters stay clear.

The Upper Level

Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and its own 3-piece ensuite. The loft area gives the upper floor a flexible bonus space that can change as your family does.

The Finished Basement

The fully finished lower level adds a large rec room, two more bedrooms and a full bathroom. It's ideal for movie nights, a teen hangout, visiting grandparents or an older child who wants a little independence.

Updated Where It Counts

The big-ticket items many buyers worry about have already been taken care of:

Update Year

Shingles 2018

Furnace 2019

Hot water tank 2020

Kitchen 2022

Deck 2024

Sump pump 2025

Garage door Newer

For you, that means you can move in and enjoy the home, instead of budgeting for a new roof or furnace in your first few years. As always, I recommend a professional home inspection so you can see the condition of everything for yourself.

Your Private Backyard

Summer evenings are easy here. The backyard is private, with a new deck (2024), a patio and well-maintained landscaping. Picture barbecues, kids running through the sprinkler, and quiet evenings outside once the little ones are in bed.

Life in River Park South

River Park South is one of the established suburban neighbourhoods of St. Vital, in south-central Winnipeg. It's known for its quiet crescents, bays and cul-de-sacs, its mature landscaping, and its strong sense of community. Here's what makes it such a popular place to raise a family.

A Neighbourhood With History

St. Vital is one of Winnipeg's oldest communities. Settlement dates back to 1822, and the area's history is still on display at Riel House National Historic Site. St. Vital was its own municipality until it joined the City of Winnipeg in 1972, and today it includes a collection of distinct neighbourhoods, with River Park South among its best known for larger family homes.

Schools for Every Language Path

One of the biggest draws of River Park South is school choice. 40 Gablehurst is within walking distance of all levels of schools, including English, French immersion and francophone programs. Options in the area include:

Dakota Collegiate (Grades 9–12, English program), on Dakota Street in the Louis Riel School Division, offering Advanced Placement courses and sport academy programs
Collège Jeanne-Sauvé (Grades 9–12, French immersion), also on Dakota Street
École Saint-Germain, a French immersion school in River Park South
École Christine-Lespérance, a francophone school in the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine (DSFM)

Whether your kids are in English, French immersion or francophone education, you can find a path from kindergarten to graduation close to home. School catchments can change, so I always recommend confirming with the Louis Riel School Division or the DSFM before you buy.

Dakota Community Centre: The Heart of the Neighbourhood

If there's one place that defines life in River Park South, it's the Dakota Community Centre. It has served south St. Vital for more than 30 years and is one of the largest community centre operations in Winnipeg.

The campus includes:

The Jonathan Toews Sportsplex, with two indoor ice rinks, a gymnasium, a nursery school, a weight room and multi-purpose spaces
The Dakota Fieldhouse, a 60,000 sq. ft. facility that opened in 2017, with indoor fields, a running track and 12 badminton and pickleball courts

The Sportsplex is named after NHL star Jonathan Toews, who started his hockey career right here as a Dakota Lazer. Today, kids in River Park South can lace up their skates in the same rinks.

Dakota is also where our team hosts community events. Our Kid Boss Market, a free holiday market run by young entrepreneurs aged 8 to 14, takes place at Dakota Community Centre on Sunday, November 29, 2026. It's a great way to get a feel for the neighbourhood and meet some of your future neighbours.

Parks and Green Space

River Park South is full of parks and green space for walks, bike rides and playground stops, including spots like Dakota Park, Charing Cross Park and Paddington Park. Many homes in the neighbourhood are just a short stroll from a park, and quiet crescent streets make it an easy place for kids to ride bikes.

Shopping, Dining and Everyday Errands

Everything you need is close by:

St. Vital Centre, one of Winnipeg's largest shopping malls, is a short drive away
Neighbourhood favourites like Santa Ana Pizzeria and Café Lemon Tree are right in River Park South
Grocery stores, medical clinics and everyday services are spread throughout the area
Transit routes run through the neighbourhood, making it easy to get around without a car

Getting Around the City

River Park South gives you quick access to major routes like Bishop Grandin Boulevard, St. Mary's Road and St. Anne's Road, so you can easily reach downtown, the University of Manitoba, Kenaston Common or the Perimeter Highway for weekends at the lake.

A Strong Time to Buy in Winnipeg

Fall is a great season to shop for a home in Winnipeg. According to the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board (WRREB), there were 4,102 active listings in August 2026, nearly 70% more than in January, while sales had cooled from their spring peak. That gives you more choice and less competition than in spring.

At the same time, Winnipeg's market remains strong. WRREB reported that the year-to-date average detached price through August 2026 was $468,679, the highest on record. Well-updated family homes in established neighbourhoods like River Park South continue to draw strong interest, so it pays to be ready.

What It Takes to Buy 40 Gablehurst

At a list price of [LIST PRICE], here's how the minimum down payment works in Canada:

5% on the first $500,000 of the purchase price
10% on the portion above $500,000
With less than 20% down, mortgage default insurance applies, and the premium is typically added to your mortgage

If you're selling your current home to move up, the equity you've built may cover a good part of your down payment. Talk to a mortgage professional of your choice to get pre-approved and see your exact monthly payment before you book your showing.

The Takeaway

If you're looking for a family home with space on every level, 40 Gablehurst Crescent delivers: 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a 2022 kitchen with a walk-in pantry, a great room with a gas fireplace, a flexible upstairs loft, a fully finished basement, a private backyard with a new deck, and a double attached garage. Add in major updates from the shingles to the sump pump, and an address in River Park South close to schools in three language paths, Dakota Community Centre, parks and shopping, and it's a home your family can grow into for years.

As I always say, Knowledge is Power! The more you know about the home and the neighbourhood, the more confident your decision will be.

Book Your Private Showing

Want to see 40 Gablehurst Crescent in person? Reach out to me, Nicole Hacault, your Winnipeg REALTOR®, at 204-808-1491 or through yourwinnipegrealtor.com to book a private showing. I'll walk you through the home, the updates, and everything River Park South has to offer.

Nicole Hacault, Winnipeg REALTOR® Royal LePage Top Producers Real Estate MLS®

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