Property score
42.8
Below average
Overall 42.8 · Compared with neighbourhood average
1,186 sqft (bottom 44%) · Built in 1903 (23 yrs older than avg)
Located in a below-average income area with median household income of ~39.2k
Transit 94.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 8 dining spots, 4 schools, 1 healthcare facility, and 3 shops nearby
Living Area
Near average
12% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Near average
23 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 60%Tagalog · 9%
Past 10 years Centennial sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
128
215k
$120/sqft
1926
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42.8 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
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.
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: #46110176
$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
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
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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
559 Elgin Avenue — 26 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 8 dining (nearest 150 m), 4 education (nearest 215 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 245 m).
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%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 33% | Top 48% | Bottom 4% |
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 12% | Bottom 27% | Bottom 2% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Property Overview: 559 Elgin Avenue, Winnipeg
Key Characteristics & Appeal
This is a modest, century-old home (built 1903) on a standard-sized lot in the Centennial neighbourhood. Its key characteristics are its straightforward, unrenovated condition—featuring a basement that has not been updated and a detached garage. The living space of approximately 1,186 sq ft is typical for similar homes in the immediate area.
The primary appeal lies in its position as an affordable entry point into the Winnipeg market, underscored by a recent sale price of $15,800. It represents a baseline property for buyers with a vision, offering the essential structure and land to build upon. This home would best suit a practical buyer, such as a first-time investor looking for a rental property with minimal initial investment, or a hands-on owner who views the lack of renovations not as a drawback, but as a blank canvas free from the cost of undoing someone else’s cosmetic updates. A less obvious perspective is its potential appeal to those interested in the history and character of early 1900s Winnipeg homes, willing to steward a piece of local heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the true condition of the property?
The listing notes the basement is "not renovated," which typically indicates it remains in a basic, utilitarian state. Prospective buyers should budget for inspections to understand the full scope of any required maintenance or updates.
2. Why is the sale price so much lower than the city-wide average?
The price reflects the home’s age, condition, and smaller size relative to the broader Winnipeg market. It is priced in line with similar, no-frills properties in its specific neighbourhood and on its street.
3. Is the land size a pro or a con?
At 3,130 sq ft, the lot is slightly below the city average but is very typical for the Centennial area. It provides adequate outdoor space without the maintenance burden of a much larger yard.
4. What type of ongoing costs should be anticipated?
As a home over 120 years old, even if structurally sound, it may have older systems. Buyers should plan for potentially higher upkeep costs and consider updates for energy efficiency over time.
5. How does this property compare to others on the same street?
The home is statistically average for Elgin Avenue in terms of living area, land size, and assessed value. This suggests it is a representative, not an outlier, property for the block, offering a stable benchmark for value.
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