554 Ross Avenue

Centennial, Winnipeg

Property score

42.8

Below average

Overall 42.8 · Compared with neighbourhood average

1,178 sqft (bottom 43%) · Built in 1901 (25 yrs older than avg)

Located in a below-average income area with median household income of ~39.2k

Transit 86.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 8 dining spots, 3 schools, 1 healthcare facility, and 4 shops nearby

Living Area

Near average

13% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

25 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 60%Tagalog · 9%

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

Sold Count

128

Median price

215k

$/sqft

$120/sqft

Avg build year

1926

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Property score

42.8 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

45.8Low
Living Area60
1,178 sqftFair
Year Built10
1901Low
Lot Size38
3,209 sqftLow
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42
Low

Community Score

38.4Low
Household Income35
Low
Education Level34
Low
Housing Stress63
Fair
Core Housing Need50
Fair
Employment Health28
Low

Neighbourhood Sales

Centennial

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “centennial” (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: #46110176

Community deep dive

$39K

Median household income

$60K

Average household income

38%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

4.1

P90 / P10 ratio

48%

Single-person households

17%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)722
Labour force participation rate45%
Median age36.4
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate16%
Population density2187 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)38%
Single-person households48%
Couple families with children17%
Median household income (2020)$39K

Housing

Renter households68%
Condominium dwellings5%
Median dwelling value (owners)$180K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)38%
Visible minority39%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)15%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 59%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 9%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,178 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 23%Same areaBottom 43%CitywideBottom 48%
Same street · Ross Avenue
#86 / 380
Top 23% · Avg 1,020 sqft
Same area · Centennial
#213 / 375
Bottom 43% · Avg 1,348 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#101,760 / 194,458
Bottom 48% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
126k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 11%Same areaBottom 31%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Ross Avenue
#340 / 380
Bottom 11% · Avg 200.4k
Same area · Centennial
#259 / 375
Bottom 31% · Avg 167.9k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#191,598 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1901
0255075100
Same streetBottom 7%Same areaBottom 47%CitywideBottom 1%

Lot Size

around average
3,209 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 43%Same areaTop 48%CitywideBottom 15%

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

554 Ross Avenue — 25 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 8 dining (nearest 137 m), 3 education (nearest 256 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 260 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining8
🏫Education3
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping4
🌳Parks5
Worship4

Crime & Safety

Centennial · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

67

2026

vs. city avg

+127%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-94%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

51%

Sales History

Sold 9/2021CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 18%

Same area

Bottom 40%

City-wide

Bottom 2%
Sold 7/2016CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 11%

Same area

Bottom 23%

City-wide

Bottom 1%

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Highlights & common questions: 554 Ross Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 554 Ross Avenue, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This one-and-three-quarter storey home, built in 1901, presents a unique opportunity centered on its land and location in Centennial. The 3,209 sqft lot is a key asset, offering above-average outdoor space for the immediate area. While the 1,178 sqft living area is comfortable and ranks well for its street, the home is unrenovated, featuring a basement in original condition and a detached garage. Its assessed value is notably low, reflecting its as-is state and older construction.

The primary appeal lies in its potential. It suits a buyer looking for a footprint in a central neighbourhood, willing to undertake renovations to modernize the interior and increase the home's value. It could also attract an investor seeking a land-value play, given the significant disparity between the property's low assessed value and the average for Winnipeg. This isn't a move-in-ready home; its value is unlocked by the vision and investment of the next owner.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than nearby properties?
The assessed value reflects the home's current, unrenovated condition and its age relative to the broader market. It indicates significant room for value growth through updates, but also suggests immediate modernization is needed.

2. What does "one-and-three-quarter storey" mean for the layout?
Typically, this style features a full main floor and a second floor where the roofline slopes into the walls, creating cozy, character-filled bedrooms with potentially lower ceiling heights in parts. It's a classic Winnipeg design.

3. The lot size is above average for the street. What are the possibilities?
Beyond gardening, the larger lot provides flexibility for future additions, a more substantial driveway, or outdoor living space. It's a relative rarity on the block that adds long-term value.

4. How significant is the fact that the home is 125 years old?
It guarantees character but requires a pragmatic inspection. While it offers timeless charm, buyers should budget for updates to older mechanical systems, insulation, and windows to improve comfort and efficiency.

5. The home last sold in 2021. What does the recent sale history suggest?
The modest increase in sale price between 2016 and 2021, coupled with the low current assessment, suggests the property has been held without major investment. This reinforces the narrative of a home awaiting modernization to reach its market potential.