1843 Legion Avenue

Brooklands, Winnipeg

46.6

Below average

Overall 46.6

Smaller than most nearby homes

728 sqft (bottom 23%)

Built in 1954 (10 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area

with median household income of ~81k

Transit 100.0

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

21% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

10 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 Area728 sqft22Low
Year Built195436Low
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

below average
728 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 13%Same areaBottom 23%CitywideBottom 5%
Same street · Legion Avenue
#34 / 39
Bottom 13% · Avg 894 sqft
Same area · Brooklands
#808 / 1,048
Bottom 23% · Avg 920 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#184,123 / 194,458
Bottom 5% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
181k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 26%Same areaBottom 36%CitywideBottom 6%
Same street · Legion Avenue
#29 / 39
Bottom 26% · Avg 229.1k
Same area · Brooklands
#667 / 1,048
Bottom 36% · Avg 225.5k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#182,968 / 194,458
Bottom 6% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1954
0255075100
Same streetBottom 18%Same areaBottom 46%CitywideBottom 33%

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

1843 Legion Avenue — 11 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 3 dining (nearest 159 m), 2 education (nearest 425 m), 4 parks (nearest 74 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining3
🏫Education2
🌳Parks4
Fuel Stations1
Worship1

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 1/2025CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 37%

Same area

Bottom 38%

City-wide

Bottom 8%

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Highlights & common questions: 1843 Legion Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 1843 Legion Avenue, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a modest, one-storey home built in 1954 on a standard-sized lot in the Brooklands neighbourhood. Its key characteristics are its affordability and its land. The living space is compact at 728 sq ft, and the home presents as a fixer-upper with an unrenovated basement and a detached garage.

The primary appeal lies in its value as a land play or a blank-canvas project. The price point is accessible, making it a potential entry point into homeownership for a first-time buyer willing to put in sweat equity. It could also suit an investor looking for a rental property after some updates, or someone seeking a smaller, low-maintenance footprint. A less obvious perspective is its potential for lateral expansion; the lot size is sufficient relative to the home's footprint, offering future possibilities for an addition, a large garden, or outdoor living space that the current home doesn't provide.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this a teardown property?
While the home is smaller and older than many in the city, it is not an automatic teardown. The assessed value and recent sale price suggest the structure still holds value. It is more accurately described as a major renovation or value-add opportunity.

2. What is the true cost of making it livable?
This is the critical question. Budgets must account for modernizing essentials (like wiring, plumbing, and insulation) in addition to any cosmetic updates, as the home has likely seen limited upgrades since 1954.

3. How does the unrenovated basement factor in?
It represents both a challenge and potential. While finishing it will require significant investment, it also offers the only feasible way to substantially increase the home's liveable square footage, adding valuable space.

4. Is the neighbourhood improving?
Brooklands is an established, no-frills neighbourhood. The property's metrics show it is typical for the area. Buyers should research specific city plans or community initiatives for signs of change, rather than assuming rapid appreciation.

5. Why is the citywide assessed value comparison so different?
The "below average" citywide ranking is misleading because it compares this modest home against all property types, including large new builds and luxury homes. The more relevant comparison is within Brooklands, where its assessment is around average, confirming it is priced in line with its immediate market.

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