636 Waterloo Street

Central River Heights, Winnipeg

60.4

Fair

Overall 60.4

Smaller and older than most nearby homes

860 sqft (bottom 2%)

Built in 1950 (3 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~134k

Transit 70.0

6-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes

Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 2 schools, 2 parks, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Below average

36% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

3 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 85%French · 1%

Past 10 years Central River Heights sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

426

Median price

580k

$/sqft

$326/sqft

Avg build year

1953

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Property score

60.4 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

38.7Low
Living Area860 sqft32Low
Year Built195030Low
Lot Size6,038 sqft81Excellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity28Low

Community Score

92.9Excellent
Household Income92Excellent
Education Level100Excellent
Housing Stress93Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health76Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Central River Heights

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “central river heights” (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: #46111046

Community deep dive

$134K

Median household income

$170K

Average household income

3%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.4

P90 / P10 ratio

19%

Single-person households

36%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)466
Labour force participation rate67%
Median age46.4
Avg household size2.6
Unemployment rate6%
Population density2588 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)3%
Single-person households19%
Couple families with children36%
Median household income (2020)$134K

Housing

Renter households5%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$424K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)7%
Visible minority4%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)68%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 84%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 1%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
860 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 1%Same areaBottom 2%CitywideBottom 13%
Same street · Waterloo Street
#319 / 322
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,633 sqft
Same area · Central River Heights
#1,220 / 1,244
Bottom 2% · Avg 1,346 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#168,842 / 194,458
Bottom 13% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
400k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 18%Same areaBottom 36%CitywideTop 38%
Same street · Waterloo Street
#265 / 322
Bottom 18% · Avg 552.1k
Same area · Central River Heights
#793 / 1,244
Bottom 36% · Avg 443.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#74,505 / 194,458
Top 38% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1950
0255075100
Same streetTop 47%Same areaBottom 22%CitywideBottom 28%

Lot Size

above average
6,038 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 20%Same areaTop 16%CitywideTop 31%

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

636 Waterloo Street — 6 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 451 m), 2 education (nearest 396 m), 2 parks (nearest 317 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education2
🌳Parks2
Worship1

Crime & Safety

Central River Heights · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

1

2026

vs. city avg

-97%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-99%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Other

100%

Waste Collection Schedule

Local garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup schedule for 636 Waterloo Street.

🗑️

Garbage

monday

♻️

Recycling

monday

🍂

Yard Waste

monday a

Sales History

Sold 7/2021CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 19%

Same area

Bottom 38%

City-wide

Top 40%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 636 Waterloo Street, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This 1950s one-storey home on Waterloo Street in Central River Heights presents a distinct proposition. Its primary appeal lies in its generous 6,038 sqft lot, which is significantly larger than most in the immediate area and neighbourhood. The home itself is modest at 860 sqft of living space, and it features a renovated basement and a detached garage. The assessed value is positioned around the city-wide average. This isn't a move-in-ready showcase home; its value is rooted in its land and potential. It would suit a buyer looking for a central location with room to grow outdoors, or an investor/renovator who sees the underlying value in the lot size and is prepared to update or expand the existing structure. The very low sale price from 2021 suggests it was a project purchase, and its current assessment indicates recognized potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the main draw of this property?
The standout feature is the lot size. At over 6,000 sqft, it offers substantial outdoor space that is rare for Central River Heights, providing room for gardens, recreation, or future expansion that most city lots cannot accommodate.

2. Is the house move-in ready?
Given the significant discrepancy between the modest living area, the recent low sale price, and the current assessed value, it strongly suggests the home requires modernization or significant work. The "renovated basement" is a positive note, but the overall condition of the main floor should be verified.

3. Who would this property suit best?
It's ideal for a buyer whose priority is land in a central, established neighbourhood. This could be a long-term homeowner planning a renovation or addition, or a buyer who values large private outdoor space over a large interior footprint.

4. How does the assessed value compare?
The assessment of $400k is around the Winnipeg average but is below average for Waterloo Street itself. This can indicate that the valuation is weighted heavily toward the land value rather than the current structure, which is common for older, smaller homes on large lots.

5. What should a potential buyer investigate first?
Focus on the feasibility and costs of renovating or expanding the existing 860 sqft footprint. Also, review any zoning or heritage guidelines for the area that might affect plans for the sizable lot, and obtain a clear understanding of what the "renovated basement" entails.

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