49.2
Below average
Property score
49.2
Below average
Overall 49.2
Compared with neighbourhood average
940 sqft (top 50%)
Built in 1913 (21 yrs older than avg)
Located in a above-average income area
with median household income of ~76.5k
Transit 74.0
2-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes
Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 2 healthcare facilitys, 1 shop, and 2 parks nearby
Sold for $250,000 over asking
Winnipeg Real Estate Sales Summary & Market Analysis May 11–17, 2026
Living Area
Near average
2% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Below average
21 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 52%Tagalog · 25%
Past 10 years Burrows Central sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
665
215k
$209/sqft
1934
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49.2 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Burrows Central
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “burrows central” (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: #46110047
$77K
Median household income
$78K
Average household income
11%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.2
Income inequality (Gini)
2.6
P90 / P10 ratio
26%
Single-person households
30%
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.
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Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
879 College Avenue — 6 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 273 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 407 m), 1 shopping (nearest 266 m).
Burrows Central · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
26
2026
vs. city avg
-12%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -95%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
46%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 17% | Bottom 19% | Bottom 2% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 879 College Avenue, Winnipeg
Key Characteristics & Buyer Appeal
This is a classic one-and-a-half storey home built in 1913, situated on a standard-sized lot in the Burrows Central neighbourhood. Its key features include a detached garage and an unfinished basement. With 940 square feet of living space, the home is compact, placing it around the average for its immediate area but below the citywide norm. The property’s assessed value is notably low compared to most of Winnipeg, which is reflected in its recent sale history.
The primary appeal lies in its position as an affordable entry point into the housing market. It suits a practical, hands-on buyer—perhaps a first-time purchaser, an investor, or someone looking to minimize their mortgage footprint. The home represents a foundation rather than a finished product; its value is in the land and the structure's potential. A thoughtful perspective is that its very modest assessment could present a long-term tax advantage, and the unrenovated basement offers a blank slate for future expansion or customization, avoiding the cost of undoing someone else’s work.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this a "tear-down" property?
Not necessarily. While the assessed value is very land-weighted, the home is still standing and functional. Its future would depend on a buyer's intentions, the home's condition upon inspection, and local development trends.
2. What does the "below average" assessed value really mean?
It means the city's assessment for this property is significantly lower than the Winnipeg average. This typically results in lower property taxes, but it also indicates the home itself contributes less to the total value compared to the lot.
3. Who might this property not suit?
It would not suit buyers looking for a move-in-ready, modern, or spacious home without renovation work. It may also be challenging for those unable to handle incremental upgrades or who prioritize neighbourhoods with newer home inventories.
4. How does the lot size compare?
At 3,593 sqft, the lot is slightly below the average for College Avenue but is a fairly standard size for the central neighbourhood. It offers typical backyard potential for the area.
5. The home sold for around its assessed value in 2017. What does that suggest?
This pattern suggests the market has historically viewed the property in line with its official tax assessment, reinforcing its identity as a value-driven, no-frills opportunity rather than a speculative asset.
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