576 Elgin Avenue

Centennial, Winnipeg

Property score

45.9

Below average

Overall 45.9 · Compared with neighbourhood average

1,281 sqft (top 44%) · Built in 1903 (23 yrs older than avg)

Located in a below-average income area with median household income of ~38.8k

Transit 86.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 9 dining spots, 3 schools, 4 healthcare facilitys, and 3 shops nearby

Living Area

Near average

5% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

23 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 54%Tagalog · 3%

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

45.9 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

49.4Low
Living Area1,281 sqft66Good
Year Built190310Low
Lot Size3,284 sqft38Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42Low

Community Score

40.7Low
Household Income35Low
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress52Fair
Core Housing Need50Fair
Employment Health42Low

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: #46110074

Community deep dive

$39K

Median household income

$57K

Average household income

43%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

4.4

P90 / P10 ratio

41%

Single-person households

14%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)899
Labour force participation rate58%
Median age32.0
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate19%
Population density7491 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)43%
Single-person households41%
Couple families with children14%
Median household income (2020)$39K

Housing

Renter households73%
Condominium dwellings8%
Median dwelling value (owners)$180K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)51%
Visible minority69%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)24%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 54%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 3%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,281 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 27%Same areaTop 44%CitywideTop 43%
Same street · Elgin Avenue
#107 / 402
Top 27% · Avg 1,113 sqft
Same area · Centennial
#166 / 375
Top 44% · Avg 1,348 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#83,310 / 194,458
Top 43% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
119k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 14%Same areaBottom 26%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Elgin Avenue
#347 / 402
Bottom 14% · Avg 189.6k
Same area · Centennial
#278 / 375
Bottom 26% · Avg 167.9k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#192,209 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1903
0255075100
Same streetBottom 23%Same areaTop 45%CitywideBottom 1%

Lot Size

around average
3,284 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 41%Same areaTop 34%CitywideBottom 16%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

576 Elgin Avenue — 27 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 9 dining (nearest 227 m), 3 education (nearest 148 m), 4 healthcare (nearest 283 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining9
🏫Education3
🏥Healthcare4
🛒Shopping3
🌳Parks3
Worship4
🏛️Government1

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 12/2021CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 9%

Same area

Bottom 21%

City-wide

Bottom 1%

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Highlights & common questions: 576 Elgin Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview & Key Characteristics

This two-storey home on Elgin Avenue is a property defined by its potential and its position within a well-established Centennial neighbourhood. Built in 1903, it offers a generous living area of 1,281 sqft, which is notably above average for similar homes on its street. The lot size of 3,284 sqft is also solid for the immediate area, providing good outdoor space. Key features include a detached garage and a basement that is present but not renovated.

The primary appeal lies in its value as a foundational investment. With a very low assessed value and a recent sale price of $11.5k, it represents a rare entry point into the Winnipeg market, particularly for the land and the building shell. It’s not a move-in-ready home but a clear renovation or redevelopment project. This property would suit buyers such as experienced contractors looking for a flip, an investor planning a hold-and-renovate strategy, or someone seeking a long-term, sweat-equity project to build equity from the ground up. A less obvious perspective is its potential for multi-generational living plans, where the low acquisition cost allows significant budget for a custom renovation tailored to specific family needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this a livable property in its current state?
Based on the details provided, the home likely requires substantial renovation. The mention of an unrenovated basement and the very low assessed value suggest it is not move-in ready and should be considered a project.

2. Why is the assessed value so much lower than nearby properties?
The extremely low assessed value is consistent with the home's age (1903), its unrenovated state, and its recent sale price. It reflects the property's current condition rather than the potential value of the land or a renovated home in the area.

3. What are the main considerations for a renovation project here?
Key focuses would be updating core systems (electrical, plumbing, heating), addressing any structural needs common in a 120-year-old home, and modernizing the interior. The existing above-average living space and lot size are positive starting points for a functional layout.

4. How does the property compare to the neighbourhood?
The home's living space is larger than many on its street, but its age and value are below the Centennial area averages. This indicates an opportunity to bring the property up to—or exceed—neighbourhood standards through investment.

5. Is the detached garage in good condition?
The listing confirms a detached garage exists but does not detail its condition. This would be a key point for a property inspection, as it could represent additional value, storage, or workshop space, or conversely, a repair or replacement cost.

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