1839 Legion Avenue

Brooklands, Winnipeg

46.6

Below average

Overall 46.6

Compared with neighbourhood average

784 sqft (bottom 32%)

Built in 1955 (9 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area

with median household income of ~81k

Transit 92.0

2-min walk to transit with 5 nearby routes

Within 500m: 3 dining spots, 2 schools, 4 parks, and 1 fuel station nearby

Living Area

Below average

15% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

9 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 53%Tagalog · 19%

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

Sold Count

407

Median price

287.5k

$/sqft

$259/sqft

Avg build year

1964

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Property score

46.6 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

29.7Low
Living Area784 sqft22Low
Year Built195536Low
Lot Size3,747 sqft46Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity48Low

Community Score

72.0Good
Household Income77Good
Education Level63Fair
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need50Fair
Employment Health76Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Brooklands

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “brooklands” (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: #46110227

Community deep dive

$81K

Median household income

$87K

Average household income

13%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.8

P90 / P10 ratio

17%

Single-person households

25%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)624
Labour force participation rate73%
Median age31.2
Avg household size3.1
Unemployment rate9%
Population density225 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)13%
Single-person households17%
Couple families with children25%
Median household income (2020)$81K

Housing

Renter households30%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$230K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)35%
Visible minority51%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)31%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 53%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 19%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
784 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 33%Same areaBottom 32%CitywideBottom 8%
Same street · Legion Avenue
#26 / 39
Bottom 33% · Avg 894 sqft
Same area · Brooklands
#708 / 1,048
Bottom 32% · Avg 920 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#178,771 / 194,458
Bottom 8% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
149k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 3%Same areaBottom 17%CitywideBottom 3%
Same street · Legion Avenue
#38 / 39
Bottom 3% · Avg 229.1k
Same area · Brooklands
#869 / 1,048
Bottom 17% · Avg 225.5k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#188,641 / 194,458
Bottom 3% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1955
0255075100
Same streetBottom 31%Same areaTop 49%CitywideBottom 34%

Lot Size

around average
3,747 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 33%Same areaTop 48%CitywideBottom 22%

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

1839 Legion Avenue — 12 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 3 dining (nearest 174 m), 2 education (nearest 418 m), 4 parks (nearest 55 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining3
🏫Education2
🌳Parks4
Fuel Stations1
Worship1
🏛️Government1

Crime & Safety

Brooklands · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

29

2026

vs. city avg

-2%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

79%

Sales History

Sold 10/2022CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 12%

Same area

Bottom 21%

City-wide

Bottom 3%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 1839 Legion Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This is a modest, one-storey home built in 1955 on a standard city lot in Winnipeg's Brooklands neighbourhood. Its key appeal lies in its affordability and potential as a straightforward investment property or entry point into homeownership. At 784 square feet of living space with no basement, garage, or pool, it is a compact, no-frills dwelling.

The home suits buyers with specific goals: first-time buyers seeking a low barrier to entry, investors looking for a rental property with a manageable footprint, or those interested in the underlying land value. Its very low assessed value, while significantly below area averages, indicates this is not a renovated or modernized property. This presents a clear value proposition for buyers willing to undertake updates or who prioritize low carrying costs over turn-key condition. A thoughtful perspective is that this property offers a chance to build equity through renovation in an established neighbourhood, rather than paying a premium for already-completed work.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city average?
The assessed value is based on the property's current state, size, and features. Being significantly below average suggests the home likely requires modernization and may not have undergone recent major updates, reflecting its as-is condition.

2. What does having "no basement" mean for this property?
All living space, mechanical systems (like the furnace and water heater), and storage are on the main floor. This can simplify maintenance and renovations but reduces storage and potential for finished below-ground space.

3. Is the land size typical for the area?
Yes. The lot is approximately 3,747 sqft, which is around the average for both Legion Avenue and the broader Brooklands neighbourhood, offering standard outdoor space for the community.

4. Who would this property be most suitable for?
It is best suited for budget-conscious first-time buyers, investors seeking a rental property, or handy individuals looking for a project to add value through renovation.

5. How does the living area compare to nearby homes?
At 784 sqft, the living area is smaller than many homes in Winnipeg overall but is closer to the average for nearby homes on Legion Avenue and in Brooklands, representing a more compact housing option common in this part of the city.

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