5 East Gate

Armstrong Point, Winnipeg

Property score

82.8

Excellent

Overall 82.8 · Larger but older than most nearby homes

6,531 sqft (top 2%) · Built in 1906 (24 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~106k

Transit 80.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 14 dining spots, 5 schools, 5 healthcare facilitys, and 3 shops nearby

Living Area

Above average

121% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

24 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 83%French · 3%

Past 10 years Armstrong Point sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

37

Median price

565k

$/sqft

$123/sqft

Avg build year

1930

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Property score

82.8 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

78.4Good
Living Area100
6,531 sqftExcellent
Year Built10
1906Low
Lot Size100
21,489 sqftExcellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity28
Low

Community Score

89.4Excellent
Household Income87
Excellent
Education Level100
Excellent
Housing Stress83
Excellent
Core Housing Need100
Excellent
Employment Health76
Good

Neighbourhood Sales

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.

Market Conditions · WinnipegSeller's Market
Buyer'sBalancedSeller's

Sales-to-New-Listings

64.6%

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

65%

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.

Area census snapshot

Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110657

Community deep dive

$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

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)483
Labour force participation rate64%
Median age56.8
Avg household size2.3
Unemployment rate0%
Population density1857 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)8%
Single-person households27%
Couple families with children24%
Median household income (2020)$106K

Housing

Renter households25%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$700K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)13%
Visible minority9%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)65%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 82%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 2%

Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.

Rankings

Living Area

Elite
6,531 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 5%Same areaTop 2%CitywideTop 1%
Same street · East Gate
#2 / 38
Top 5% · Avg 3,037 sqft
Same area · Armstrong Point
#2 / 119
Top 2% · Avg 2,956 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#34 / 194,458
Top 1% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

Elite
1.43M
0255075100
Same streetTop 3%Same areaTop 1%CitywideTop 1%
Same street · East Gate
#1 / 38
Top 3% · Avg 761.1k
Same area · Armstrong Point
#1 / 119
Top 1% · Avg 728k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#518 / 194,458
Top 1% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

below average
1906
0255075100
Same streetBottom 13%Same areaBottom 13%CitywideBottom 2%

Lot Size

Elite
21,489 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 18%Same areaTop 13%CitywideTop 1%

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.

Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

5 East Gate — 35 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 14 dining (nearest 281 m), 5 education (nearest 174 m), 5 healthcare (nearest 309 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining14
🏫Education5
🏥Healthcare5
🛒Shopping3
🌳Parks5
💪Sports1
Worship2

Crime & Safety

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%

Sales History

Sold 11/2023CA$1.45M–1.5M
Sold price

Same street

Top 7%

Same area

Top 3%

City-wide

Top 1%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 5 East Gate, Winnipeg

Property Overview & Key Characteristics

5 East Gate is a historic, two-and-a-half-storey home in Winnipeg's prestigious Armstrong Point neighbourhood, built in 1906. Its defining feature is an exceptionally large, private lot of nearly half an acre (21,489 sq ft), placing it among the largest in the city. The home itself is spacious at over 6,500 sq ft of living area. It features a renovated basement and sits on a quiet, tree-lined street surrounded by similar heritage properties.

The primary appeal lies in a rare combination of historic prestige and immense land value within a central, sought-after enclave. It suits a specific buyer: someone seeking a legacy property with unparalleled outdoor space for gardens, recreation, or future expansion, and who is prepared for the stewardship of a 120-year-old character home. The significant gap between its recent sale price and its assessed value suggests a buyer saw substantial intrinsic or potential value not captured in the official assessment, likely in the land and location.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the recent sale price?
This is common with unique, high-end heritage properties. The assessed value often serves as a base for taxation and may not fully capture the premium market value of an extremely large lot in a prime location, the home's historic character, or significant interior renovations.

2. What does the "Top X%" ranking for lot size really mean?
The rankings show this property's lot is larger than 99% of all residential lots in Winnipeg. In practical terms, it means you are considering one of the largest and most private parcels of land available in the city, especially within a central neighbourhood.

3. What should I consider with a 1906-built home?
While full of character, a home of this age requires careful attention to its original systems (like plumbing and electrical, which may have been updated), foundation, and historical preservation. The renovated basement is a positive, but a thorough inspection by professionals familiar with heritage homes is essential.

4. There's no garage. Is adding one possible?
Given the vast lot size, adding a garage or carriage house is likely feasible from a space perspective, but would be subject to strict heritage and zoning regulations in Armstrong Point. Any addition would need to respect the architectural character of the home and neighbourhood.

5. The nearby reference property has a much higher assessed value. Why?
The reference property at 25 Cornish Avenue is in a different neighbourhood (West Broadway) with different market dynamics. Its assessment reflects its specific location, condition, and improvements. It highlights how assessments are hyper-local and that lot size alone isn't the only factor; neighbourhood prestige and property type play major roles.