Property score
83.5
Excellent
Overall 83.5 · Larger than most nearby homes
5,084 sqft (top 8%) · Built in 1920 (10 yrs older than avg)
Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~106k
Transit 46.0 · 20-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 23 dining spots, 1 school, 2 shops, and 7 parks nearby
Living Area
Above average
72% larger than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Near average
10 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 83%French · 3%
Past 10 years Armstrong Point sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
37
565k
$123/sqft
1930
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83.5 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Armstrong Point
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “armstrong point” (Detached houses (non-condo), 2024). The tallest band is the mainstream budget range; multi-year view shows how that band shifts over time.
Sales-to-New-Listings
1,196
sold
1,852
new listings
Manitoba Real Estate Association March public data on New Listings and Properties Sold across Manitoba
Sold Above Asking
Majority sold above asking
68 of 104 sold above asking · Manually compiled from MLS Winnipeg sold listings, May 4 – May 10, 2026
With a Sales-to-New-Listings ratio of 64.6% and 65% of homes selling above asking price, demand is clearly outpacing supply. Buyers are competing, which is putting upward pressure on prices.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110657
$106K
Median household income
$145K
Average household income
8%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.3
Income inequality (Gini)
5.0
P90 / P10 ratio
27%
Single-person households
24%
Families with children
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
To see this property on a map next to nearby houses—and compare year built, living area, assessed value, and lot size in detail—open the neighbourhood analysis page.
Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
186 West Gate — 34 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 23 dining (nearest 375 m), 1 education (nearest 367 m), 2 shopping (nearest 417 m).
Armstrong Point · WPS public data · 2025
Annual incidents
65
2025
vs. city avg
+120%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▲ +67%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
91%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Top 30% | Top 24% | Top 1% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 186 West Gate, Armstrong Point
Key Characteristics, Appeal & Ideal Buyer
This is a substantial and historic property in one of Winnipeg's most prestigious neighbourhoods. Built in 1920, the two-and-a-half-storey home sits on an exceptionally large, private lot of over 37,000 square feet, placing it in the top tier for land size locally. The home itself is spacious at over 5,000 square feet of living area and features modernized conveniences including a renovated basement and a swimming pool, complemented by an attached garage.
Its primary appeal lies in the rare combination of historic charm, immense privacy, and modern amenities within Armstrong Point. Beyond the obvious prestige, the property offers a unique sense of seclusion and space uncommon in an inner-city setting. The rankings indicate it's not just a large home, but one of the most significant properties in the entire city by land area and assessed value.
This home would best suit a buyer seeking a legacy property—someone who values architectural history, extensive outdoor space for gardens or recreation, and the quiet, established character of Armstrong Point. It appeals to those looking for a permanent family compound or a luxurious private retreat minutes from downtown, with the means to maintain a heritage estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the assessed value compare to the last sale price?
The property was last sold in April 2020 for $900,000. Its current assessed value is listed as $108,300. This large discrepancy is typical; municipal assessed values in Manitoba are often significantly lower than market value and are used for calculating property taxes, not determining sale price.
2. What does the "Top X%" ranking mean for the lot size?
The rankings show this property's lot (37,022 sq ft) is larger than 97% of lots on its street, 98% in Armstrong Point, and 99% across all of Winnipeg. This quantifies its rarity, placing it in the top 1% of residential lots citywide for size.
3. Is the pool an original feature?
Given the home's 1920 construction, the pool is almost certainly a later addition, highlighting a key modernization that adds recreational value to the historic estate.
4. The home is historic—what should I consider?
While the basement has been renovated, a 106-year-old home will have ongoing maintenance considerations. Prospective buyers should prioritize specialized inspections for the foundation, roof, electrical, and plumbing systems to understand the blend of old-world character and modern updates.
5. The nearby and similarly assessed properties seem unrelated. Why?
The list of properties with similar assessed values (like those on Comdale Avenue or Chataway Boulevard) is generated by a municipal database for tax comparison purposes only. It does not reflect similarity in market value, style, or neighbourhood. True comparables would be other large, historic estates in Armstrong Point or Old Tuxedo.
