52.6
Fair
Property score
52.6
Fair
Overall 52.6
Smaller than most nearby homes
792 sqft (bottom 4%)
Built in 1969 (2 yrs older than avg)
Located in a high-income area
with median household income of ~88k
Transit 86.0
3-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes
Within 500m: 4 dining spots, 2 schools, 1 healthcare facility, and 2 shops nearby
Sold for $250,000 over asking
Winnipeg Real Estate Sales Summary & Market Analysis May 11–17, 2026
Living Area
Below average
27% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Below average
2 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 83%Tagalog · 3%
Past 10 years Buchanan sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
257
361k
$351/sqft
1971
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52.6 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Buchanan
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “buchanan” (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: #46110309
$88K
Median household income
$90K
Average household income
13%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.3
Income inequality (Gini)
3.2
P90 / P10 ratio
15%
Single-person households
34%
Families with children
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
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Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
739 Isbister Street — 13 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 4 dining (nearest 479 m), 2 education (nearest 258 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 442 m).
Buchanan · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
3
2026
vs. city avg
-90%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -97%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
67%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Top 35% | Top 35% | Bottom 45% |
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Top 50% | Top 48% | Bottom 37% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 739 Isbister Street, Winnipeg
Key Characteristics & Appeal
This 1969 bi-level home at 739 Isbister Street presents a practical and affordable entry point into Winnipeg’s Buchanan neighbourhood. Its key features include a renovated basement and a detached garage, sitting on a roughly 5,100 sqft lot. The home’s most defining characteristic is its compact 792 sqft living area, which is notably smaller than most comparable homes on the street, in the area, and city-wide. This translates to a more manageable scale for maintenance and heating, a point of appeal for those seeking efficiency.
The appeal here is grounded in value and potential. The sale history shows significant appreciation from its 2021 price, yet its assessed value remains modest compared to city averages. It suits first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a lower-maintenance property with foundational updates (like the basement) already in place. The lot size, while below average for the immediate street, is still generous for the home’s footprint, offering valuable outdoor space or future expansion potential. This property is for a buyer who sees the advantage in a smaller, updated home on a decent lot, rather than one seeking a move-in-ready standard-sized house.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the living space too small?
At 792 sqft, the above-ground living area is compact. However, the presence of a renovated basement significantly expands the usable space, which may include additional bedrooms, living, or utility areas not reflected in the main living area metric.
2. How does the lot size compare?
The land area of 5,121 sqft is below the average for Isbister Street and Buchanan, but is close to the Winnipeg city-wide average. It is a typically sized urban lot, offering a good balance of yard space without excessive upkeep.
3. What does the sale history indicate?
The home sold for $320,000 in August 2023, a substantial increase from its May 2021 sale price of $29,500. This recent sale provides a clear, current market benchmark for the property’s value.
4. Who might this property not suit?
It may not be ideal for buyers requiring substantial above-ground square footage immediately, such as larger families, or those unwilling to utilize a basement level for daily living spaces.
5. Is the assessed value a concern?
The assessed value ($29.5k) is a figure for municipal tax purposes and is not an indicator of market value. The 2023 sale price of $320k is the relevant metric for understanding its market worth.
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