Property score
65.7
Good
Overall 65.7 · Larger and newer than most nearby homes
1,497 sqft (top 2%) · Built in 2024 (60 yrs newer than avg)
Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~60.4k
Transit 80.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 2 schools, 3 parks, and 1 sports facility nearby
Living Area
Above average
63% larger than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Above average
60 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 58%Tagalog · 13%
Past 10 years Brooklands sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
407
287.5k
$259/sqft
1964
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65.7 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
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.
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: #46110229
$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
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
1979 Elgin Avenue W — 11 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 251 m), 2 education (nearest 114 m), 3 parks (nearest 208 m).
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%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Top 1% | Top 1% | Top 14% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 1979 Elgin Avenue W, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This two-storey home in Brooklands stands out primarily for its new construction, having been built just two years ago. This is a rare find for the area, where most homes are many decades older. It offers a renovated basement and a living space of approximately 1,500 square feet, which is notably spacious for the neighbourhood.
The appeal lies in the combination of modern build quality within an established, no-frills community. You’re getting a home that should have fewer immediate maintenance concerns compared to its older counterparts, paired with a larger-than-average interior layout for the locale. The lot size is modest, which translates to less yard upkeep.
This property would suit a pragmatic first-time homebuyer or an investor looking for a modern, low-maintenance rental property in a budget-conscious area. It’s for someone who values functional, contemporary space over a large plot of land or an upscale postal code. A thoughtful perspective is that this home represents a significant value outlier—its assessed and sale prices are dramatically lower than the Winnipeg city average, offering a unique entry point into homeownership with newer infrastructure, albeit in a community where property values are generally more modest.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city average?
Assessed values are relative to the immediate area. While this home’s value is elite for Brooklands, average values in this neighbourhood are significantly lower than in many other parts of Winnipeg, which pulls down the comparative city-wide figure.
2. What does the "Elite" ranking for Year Built mean?
It means this home is newer than 99% of comparable properties on its street, in Brooklands, and across Winnipeg. It is a statistical anomaly of new construction in an older housing stock.
3. Is the small lot size a drawback?
It depends on your priorities. The lot is below average in size for the city, meaning less private outdoor space. However, it also means minimal yard work and lower property taxes tied to land value, which some buyers may prefer.
4. The home recently sold. What can be inferred from the sale price?
The March 2024 sale price of $52,400 was well above the local average for the street and neighbourhood, indicating that the premium for a nearly new home in this area is recognized in the market.
5. Who might this property not suit?
It may not suit buyers seeking a large garden, those desiring rapid, high-dollar appreciation often tied to more affluent neighbourhoods, or anyone who prefers the character and architectural details typically found in older homes.
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