992 Boyd Avenue

Burrows Central, Winnipeg

Property score

47.1

Below average

Overall 47.1 · Smaller but newer than most nearby homes

796 sqft (bottom 29%) · Built in 1947 (13 yrs newer than avg)

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

Transit 80.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

17% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

13 yrs newer 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

47.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

34.0Low
Living Area22
796 sqftLow
Year Built30
1947Low
Lot Size85
6,678 sqftExcellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42
Low

Community Score

66.8Good
Household Income75
Good
Education Level22
Low
Housing Stress93
Excellent
Core Housing Need88
Excellent
Employment Health68
Good

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
796 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 25%Same areaBottom 29%CitywideBottom 9%
Same street · Boyd Avenue
#362 / 484
Bottom 25% · Avg 1,047 sqft
Same area · Burrows Central
#1,273 / 1,800
Bottom 29% · Avg 962 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#177,568 / 194,458
Bottom 9% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
246k
0255075100
Same streetTop 10%Same areaTop 14%CitywideBottom 16%
Same street · Boyd Avenue
#50 / 484
Top 10% · Avg 167.7k
Same area · Burrows Central
#253 / 1,800
Top 14% · Avg 188.7k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#162,844 / 194,458
Bottom 16% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1947
0255075100
Same streetTop 26%Same areaTop 27%CitywideBottom 24%

Lot Size

Elite
6,678 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 1%Same areaTop 2%CitywideTop 20%

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.

Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

992 Boyd Avenue — 2 amenities found within 500 m, across 1 categories, including 2 parks (nearest 406 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 6/2020CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Top 14%

Same area

Top 25%

City-wide

Bottom 17%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 992 Boyd Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 992 Boyd Avenue, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a classic, no-frills Winnipeg property where the primary value lies in its exceptionally large lot. The home itself is a modest, one-storey house built in 1947 with 796 sqft of living space and an unrenovated basement. It features a detached garage. The standout feature is the 6,678 sqft land parcel, which places it in the top 1% of lot sizes on its street and the top 2% within the Burrows Central neighbourhood. This creates a rare opportunity in an urban setting.

The appeal is straightforward: it’s a land play. The house provides basic shelter, but the property’s significant assessed value relative to nearby homes underscores the premium placed on the land itself. It suits a specific buyer: someone looking for a long-term hold with future potential, a buyer comfortable with a project (whether that’s a major renovation, an addition, or eventual redevelopment), or an investor who recognizes the inherent value in a large, central lot. It’s not a move-in-ready home for someone seeking modern finishes, but a strategic purchase for those who see value in space and possibility.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so high compared to the sale price?
The assessed value heavily reflects the premium value of the very large lot, which is a permanent asset. The sale price may more closely align with the current condition and size of the existing house.

2. What can be done with such a large lot?
Beyond gardening and outdoor space, the lot size offers future flexibility that smaller parcels do not. This could include building a significant addition, creating a separate garage or workshop, or, subject to zoning, potential future redevelopment. It provides options as needs or market conditions change.

3. Is the unrenovated basement a major concern?
It represents both a drawback and an opportunity. It will require inspection for moisture and structural integrity, but its unfinished state means there are no hidden costs behind old renovations. A new owner can design and finish it to their specific needs without first undoing someone else’s work.

4. Who typically buys homes like this in this area?
Buyers are often pragmatic and value-driven. They may include small-scale investors, hands-on owners looking to customize a property over time, or multi-generational families seeking ample outdoor space for children or gatherings that is hard to find closer to the city’s core.

5. How does the age of the home (1947) affect things?
While newer than many area homes, a house of this age will have older core components. The positive perspective is that its construction date suggests potentially simpler, more robust materials and design than some later periods, but a thorough inspection of the roof, wiring, plumbing, and foundation is essential.