631 Alexander Avenue

Centennial, Winnipeg

Property score

42.6

Below average

Overall 42.6 · Compared with neighbourhood average

1,200 sqft (bottom 45%) · Built in 1893 (33 yrs older than avg)

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

Transit 100.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 5 nearby routes · Within 500m: 6 dining spots, 3 schools, 2 shops, and 6 parks nearby

Living Area

Near average

11% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

33 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

42.6 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

45.4Low
Living Area66
1,200 sqftGood
Year Built5
1893Low
Lot Size18
2,192 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
1,200 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 21%Same areaBottom 45%CitywideTop 50%
Same street · Alexander Avenue
#127 / 608
Top 21% · Avg 1,015 sqft
Same area · Centennial
#208 / 375
Bottom 45% · Avg 1,348 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#97,378 / 194,458
Top 50% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
177k
0255075100
Same streetTop 46%Same areaTop 38%CitywideBottom 5%
Same street · Alexander Avenue
#282 / 608
Top 46% · Avg 184.3k
Same area · Centennial
#144 / 375
Top 38% · Avg 167.9k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#183,770 / 194,458
Bottom 5% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1893
0255075100
Same streetBottom 3%Same areaBottom 31%CitywideBottom 1%

Lot Size

below average
2,192 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 22%Same areaBottom 8%CitywideBottom 1%

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

631 Alexander Avenue — 18 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 6 dining (nearest 351 m), 3 education (nearest 335 m), 2 shopping (nearest 415 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining6
🏫Education3
🛒Shopping2
🌳Parks6
Worship1

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

631 Alexander Avenue: We are not showing a transaction history based solely on public data; that does not mean no sale ever occurred. You can still request details by email in the “Data notes” section below—we will look it up manually and reply with the most accurate information available.

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 631 Alexander Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview & Appeal

This one-and-three-quarter storey home on Alexander Avenue is a character property with deep roots, built in 1893. Its key appeal lies in a blend of historical charm and practical updates, notably a renovated basement. With a living area of 1,200 sq ft on a 2,192 sq ft lot, it offers a manageable footprint. The detached garage adds functional value in an urban setting.

The home’s standout feature is its exceptional ranking for lot size within Winnipeg (top 1%), suggesting rare outdoor space potential for the area. While the living space is modest compared to the neighbourhood, the very low assessed value presents a clear value proposition for a specific buyer. This property would suit a first-time buyer, an investor, or a downsizer looking for a character home with foundational updates in the Centennial neighbourhood, without the premium price tag of a fully modernized historic home. Its appeal is practical and financial, offering a chance to own a piece of the city’s history with some renovation work already addressed.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does "one-and-three-quarter storey" mean for this home?
This typically describes a home where the second floor has slightly less living area than the main floor, often due to sloped roof lines. It suggests cozy, character-filled upper rooms rather than uniformly square ones.

2. The assessed value seems very low. What does this indicate?
While not a direct market price, a low assessed value relative to similar properties can signal a lower property tax burden. It may also reflect the home’s age, modest size, or the specific valuation methods used by the assessor, not necessarily its condition.

3. How significant is the "top 1% in Winnipeg" ranking for lot size?
It’s a notable data point, indicating this lot is larger than 99% of properties in the city. For a central neighbourhood, this could mean valuable extra outdoor space, a larger garden, or more distance from neighbours than is typical.

4. The home is over 130 years old. What should I be most concerned about?
Beyond the renovated basement, primary considerations for a home of this age would be the state of major original systems: the foundation, roof, wiring, and plumbing. An inspection focused on these century-old elements is crucial.

5. Why are the comparable "similar assessed value" properties in different neighbourhoods?
The comparison is based on municipal assessment value alone, not location, style, or size. It highlights that, for tax purposes, this home is grouped with properties of similar municipal valuation across Winnipeg, which may be very different in character.