971 College Avenue

Burrows Central, Winnipeg

Property score

38.2

Below average

Overall 38.2 · Smaller than most nearby homes

570 sqft (bottom 5%) · Built in 1932 (2 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~76.5k

Transit 82.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

41% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

2 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 52%Tagalog · 25%

Past 10 years Burrows Central sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

665

Median price

215k

$/sqft

$209/sqft

Avg build year

1934

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Property score

38.2 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

19.2Low
Living Area570 sqft8Low
Year Built193222Low
Lot Size4,020 sqft53Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42Low

Community Score

66.8Good
Household Income75Good
Education Level22Low
Housing Stress93Excellent
Core Housing Need88Excellent
Employment Health68Good

Neighbourhood Sales

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.

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: #46110047

Community deep dive

$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

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)619
Labour force participation rate64%
Median age36.0
Avg household size2.9
Unemployment rate9%
Population density4761 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)11%
Single-person households26%
Couple families with children30%
Median household income (2020)$77K

Housing

Renter households26%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$220K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)45%
Visible minority61%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)14%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 51%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 24%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
570 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 2%Same areaBottom 5%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · College Avenue
#433 / 441
Bottom 2% · Avg 1,134 sqft
Same area · Burrows Central
#1,714 / 1,800
Bottom 5% · Avg 962 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#193,630 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
138k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 20%Same areaBottom 19%CitywideBottom 2%
Same street · College Avenue
#354 / 441
Bottom 20% · Avg 185.9k
Same area · Burrows Central
#1,454 / 1,800
Bottom 19% · Avg 188.7k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#190,213 / 194,458
Bottom 2% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1932
0255075100
Same streetTop 34%Same areaTop 38%CitywideBottom 18%

Lot Size

above average
4,020 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 35%Same areaTop 20%CitywideBottom 26%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

971 College Avenue — 2 amenities found within 500 m, across 1 categories, including 2 parks (nearest 294 m).

Search radius
🌳Parks2

Crime & Safety

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%

Sales History

Sold 2/2022CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 33%

Same area

Bottom 30%

City-wide

Bottom 4%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 971 College Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This one-storey home on a 4,020 sqft lot presents a specific and straightforward opportunity. Its key appeal lies in the land itself—the lot size is above average for the Burrows Central neighbourhood and provides a substantial footprint in a city where lot sizes are typically smaller. Built in 1932, the home's 570 sqft living area is compact, and the basement exists but is not renovated. A detached garage is a practical asset. The property’s assessed and recent sale values are significantly below city averages, highlighting its position as a land-value proposition or a foundational project.

This home would suit a pragmatic buyer looking for an entry point into homeownership with a focus on future potential, or an investor seeking a lot with an existing structure. It's less suited for those needing immediate move-in condition or more interior space. A thoughtful perspective is that its very compact size and low price point could make it a manageable first renovation project, allowing for a phased rebuild or expansion over time, anchored by a solid piece of land.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this essentially a teardown?
While the living space is very small and the basement is unrenovated, the structure provides shelter and utilities. The decision to renovate, expand, or rebuild would depend on a buyer's budget and vision, but the low assessment suggests the primary value is in the land.

2. What are the real costs beyond the purchase price?
Prospective buyers should budget for updating essential systems (roof, wiring, plumbing) common in a home of this age, and potentially for a significant renovation or addition to increase the liveable space to match the lot's potential.

3. How does the lot size compare practically?
At 4,020 sqft, the lot is larger than most in the immediate area and across Winnipeg. This offers valuable outdoor space, room for additions, or potential for landscaping, setting it apart from other homes in this price range.

4. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city average?
The assessment reflects the property's current state—a very small, older home on a desirable lot. It is assessed based on its existing condition and utility, not its future potential, which is why it sits well below the average for Winnipeg.

5. What is the neighbourhood like for investment or living?
Burrows Central is an established neighbourhood. The below-average property values in the area can indicate affordability and potential for gradual appreciation, especially for a property like this that has room to be improved relative to its surroundings.

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