1860 Alexander Avenue

Brooklands, Winnipeg

Property score

40.2

Below average

Overall 40.2 · Older than most nearby homes

838 sqft (bottom 40%) · Built in 1940 (24 yrs older than avg)

Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~60.4k

Transit 80.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 3 parks, 1 sports facility, and 1 bank/ATM nearby

Living Area

Near average

9% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

24 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 58%Tagalog · 13%

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

40.2 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

29.1Low
Living Area838 sqft32Low
Year Built194024Low
Lot Size2,374 sqft18Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity48Low

Community Score

56.8Fair
Household Income64Fair
Education Level22Low
Housing Stress74Good
Core Housing Need88Excellent
Employment Health42Low

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: #46110229

Community deep dive

$60K

Median household income

$70K

Average household income

12%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.6

P90 / P10 ratio

32%

Single-person households

18%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)600
Labour force participation rate58%
Median age40.4
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate13%
Population density3750 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)12%
Single-person households32%
Couple families with children18%
Median household income (2020)$60K

Housing

Renter households34%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$180K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)19%
Visible minority23%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)14%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 58%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 13%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
838 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 29%Same areaBottom 40%CitywideBottom 12%
Same street · Alexander Avenue
#429 / 608
Bottom 29% · Avg 1,015 sqft
Same area · Brooklands
#626 / 1,048
Bottom 40% · Avg 920 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#171,826 / 194,458
Bottom 12% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
157k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 40%Same areaBottom 23%CitywideBottom 4%
Same street · Alexander Avenue
#364 / 608
Bottom 40% · Avg 184.3k
Same area · Brooklands
#807 / 1,048
Bottom 23% · Avg 225.5k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#187,403 / 194,458
Bottom 4% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1940
0255075100
Same streetTop 40%Same areaBottom 28%CitywideBottom 19%

Lot Size

around average
2,374 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 31%Same areaBottom 7%CitywideBottom 3%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

1860 Alexander Avenue — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 1 education (nearest 324 m), 3 parks (nearest 235 m).

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🏫Education1
🌳Parks3
💪Sports1
🏦Finance1
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 6/2016CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 30%

Same area

Bottom 21%

City-wide

Bottom 3%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 1860 Alexander Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 1860 Alexander Avenue, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a compact, one-and-a-half storey home built in 1940 on a standard city lot in Brooklands. Its primary appeal lies in its position as an affordable entry point into the Winnipeg market. With a modest living area of 838 sqft and a detached garage, it represents a low-maintenance housing option. The data suggests it's a very typical home for its immediate street, with its land size, age, and assessed value all hovering around the local average. This can be appealing for buyers seeking a straightforward, no-surprises property in an established neighbourhood.

The home would suit first-time buyers, investors, or downsizers looking for minimal upkeep and a lower tax burden, as its assessed value is significantly below the citywide average. A thoughtful perspective is that while the home is smaller and older compared to broader city metrics, its "average" status on its own street indicates a stable, consistent streetscape without extreme outliers—a form of neighbourhood cohesion that can be desirable.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the lot size a pro or a con?
At 2,374 sqft, the lot is smaller than many in Winnipeg but is actually around the average for Alexander Avenue itself. It offers manageable yard maintenance without feeling cramped compared to its direct neighbours.

2. How does the 1940 build year affect the home?
Built in 1940, the home is older than most in the city but is typical for the Brooklands area. Buyers should budget for potential updates common to homes of this era, but it also comes with the character and established landscaping of an older neighbourhood.

3. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city average?
The assessed value reflects the home's modest size, age, and the generally more affordable Brooklands area. This results in lower property taxes, which is a key financial advantage for cost-conscious owners.

4. Who might this property not suit?
It likely won't suit buyers looking for a large, modern living space or a substantial yard. The living area is compact, and the home's layout and systems may require modernization.

5. What does it mean that the home is "average" for its street?
This statistical context is reassuring. It means the property isn't an outlier in terms of value or size on its block, which can contribute to stable property values and a uniform neighbourhood character. It’s a predictable, grounded option.

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