159 Collegiate Street

Bruce Park, Winnipeg

Property score

53.7

Fair

Overall 53.7 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes

1,022 sqft (bottom 27%) · Built in 1918 (22 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~81k

Transit 86.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 12 dining spots, 3 schools, 4 shops, and 1 park nearby

Living Area

Below average

23% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

22 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 88%French · 3%

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

Sold Count

193

Median price

190k

$/sqft

$201/sqft

Avg build year

1940

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Property score

53.7 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

41.0Low
Living Area1,022 sqft52Fair
Year Built191816Low
Lot Size2,711 sqft28Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity48Low

Community Score

72.7Good
Household Income77Good
Education Level63Fair
Housing Stress63Fair
Core Housing Need63Fair
Employment Health90Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

Bruce Park

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “bruce park” (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: #46110249

Community deep dive

$81K

Median household income

$87K

Average household income

10%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.2

P90 / P10 ratio

30%

Single-person households

21%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)364
Labour force participation rate80%
Median age40.8
Avg household size2.2
Unemployment rate6%
Population density3309 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)10%
Single-person households30%
Couple families with children21%
Median household income (2020)$81K

Housing

Renter households14%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$276K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)11%
Visible minority16%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)31%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 87%
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

around average
1,022 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 36%Same areaBottom 27%CitywideBottom 28%
Same street · Collegiate Street
#100 / 278
Top 36% · Avg 977 sqft
Same area · Bruce Park
#443 / 606
Bottom 27% · Avg 1,330 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#139,391 / 194,458
Bottom 28% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
189k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 14%Same areaBottom 1%CitywideBottom 7%
Same street · Collegiate Street
#239 / 278
Bottom 14% · Avg 269.4k
Same area · Bruce Park
#601 / 606
Bottom 1% · Avg 352.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#181,236 / 194,458
Bottom 7% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1918
0255075100
Same streetTop 49%Same areaBottom 28%CitywideBottom 12%

Lot Size

around average
2,711 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 38%Same areaBottom 4%CitywideBottom 8%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

159 Collegiate Street — 25 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 12 dining (nearest 189 m), 3 education (nearest 196 m), 4 shopping (nearest 347 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining12
🏫Education3
🛒Shopping4
🌳Parks1
Fuel Stations2
Worship3

Crime & Safety

Bruce Park · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

4

2026

vs. city avg

-86%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-95%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

75%

Sales History

Sold 11/2020CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 13%

Same area

Bottom 2%

City-wide

Bottom 5%

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Highlights & common questions: 159 Collegiate Street, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 159 Collegiate Street, Bruce Park, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a classic one-and-a-half storey home built in 1918, presenting a straightforward opportunity in Winnipeg's Bruce Park neighbourhood. Its key characteristics include a 1,022 sqft living area, a full but unrenovated basement, and no garage, situated on a 2,711 sqft lot.

The primary appeal lies in its position as a relatively affordable entry point into the city’s housing market, underscored by a notably low municipal assessed value. The lot size is quite generous for its immediate street, ranking above many neighbours, which could be a long-term asset. The home suits pragmatic first-time buyers comfortable with a property that requires updates, or investors seeking a land-hold opportunity in a mature neighbourhood. Its unrenovated state offers a blank canvas, allowing new owners to add value according to their own vision and budget, without paying a premium for someone else’s finished work. A thoughtful perspective is that while the home is below area averages in many metrics, its above-average lot size for the street suggests a potentially better land-to-building ratio than surrounding properties, which can be a subtle advantage for future expansion or outdoor space.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the low assessed value indicate?
The assessed value is significantly below averages for the street, neighbourhood, and city. This typically reflects the home’s unrenovated condition and smaller size relative to others, not necessarily its market sale price. It can, however, suggest a correspondingly lower property tax burden.

2. Is the basement finished or usable?
The listing specifies the basement exists but is "not renovated." Buyers should anticipate it being in a rough, unfinished state suitable primarily for storage or mechanical systems, with any finishing to be done at the owner's expense.

3. How does the lot size compare?
At 2,711 sqft, the lot is larger than many on Collegiate Street itself (ranking in the top 62%), but smaller than the typical lot in the broader Bruce Park area. This means outdoor space is decent for the immediate locale.

4. What should I know about a 1918-built home?
A home of this age requires a diligent inspection. While it offers character, potential buyers should budget for and investigate updates to major systems like wiring, plumbing, and insulation, and be mindful of historical building materials.

5. There’s no garage—what are parking options?
The property has no garage. Parking would be limited to on-street, so it’s important to verify local street parking regulations and typical availability with the city or by observing the area at different times.

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