637 Cambridge Street

Central River Heights, Winnipeg

67.8

Good

Overall 67.8

Older than most nearby homes

1,344 sqft (top 40%)

Built in 1913 (40 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~95k

Transit 94.0

2-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes

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

Living Area

Near average

0% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

40 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 80%Tagalog · 2%

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

67.8 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

56.2Fair
Living Area1,344 sqft71Good
Year Built191316Low
Lot Size4,798 sqft60Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity28Low

Community Score

85.1Excellent
Household Income83Excellent
Education Level91Excellent
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need88Excellent
Employment Health83Excellent

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: #46110425

Community deep dive

$95K

Median household income

$112K

Average household income

3%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.9

P90 / P10 ratio

32%

Single-person households

21%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)488
Labour force participation rate73%
Median age45.6
Avg household size2.1
Unemployment rate5%
Population density2870 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)3%
Single-person households32%
Couple families with children21%
Median household income (2020)$95K

Housing

Renter households13%
Condominium dwellings8%
Median dwelling value (owners)$360K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)28%
Visible minority14%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)50%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 79%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 2%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,344 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 36%Same areaTop 40%CitywideTop 39%
Same street · Cambridge Street
#70 / 195
Top 36% · Avg 1,332 sqft
Same area · Central River Heights
#499 / 1,244
Top 40% · Avg 1,346 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#75,482 / 194,458
Top 39% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
320k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 29%Same areaBottom 4%CitywideBottom 36%
Same street · Cambridge Street
#139 / 195
Bottom 29% · Avg 421.7k
Same area · Central River Heights
#1,192 / 1,244
Bottom 4% · Avg 443.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#125,394 / 194,458
Bottom 36% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

below average
1913
0255075100
Same streetBottom 2%Same areaBottom 1%CitywideBottom 10%

Lot Size

around average
4,798 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 24%Same areaBottom 15%CitywideBottom 39%

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

637 Cambridge Street — 3 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 2 parks (nearest 191 m).

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🌳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%

Sales History

Sold 12/2023CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 39%

Same area

Bottom 16%

City-wide

Bottom 46%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 637 Cambridge Street, Winnipeg

Property Overview & Key Characteristics

This 1913 two-storey home on Cambridge Street in Central River Heights offers a classic character footprint with modernized essentials. Its primary appeal lies in its generous, nearly 4,800 sqft lot—a notable size for the neighbourhood—paired with a recently renovated basement, adding valuable finished living space to the 1,344 sqft main home. The detached garage provides additional storage or workshop potential.

The home suits practical-minded buyers who value lot size and outdoor space over a large interior, and who appreciate the charm of an older home without wanting to tackle a major basement renovation. It’s a compelling option for those looking to enter the established Central River Heights area, potentially offering a relative value compared to neighbouring properties, as suggested by its below-average assessed value for the specific street and neighbourhood.

A less obvious perspective is that this property represents a specific trade-off: you are acquiring land and location in a desirable area, but the living space is modest and the home itself is among the oldest on the block. This makes it a strategic purchase for a long-term holder who might envision future expansions or updates, rather than someone seeking a move-in-ready, maximized interior.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the lot size a significant advantage?
Yes. At 4,798 sqft, the lot is larger than many in Central River Heights. This provides more private outdoor space, gardening potential, and distance from neighbours compared to typical area properties.

2. What does "below average" for Year Built mean for a buyer?
Built in 1913, the home is notably older than most in its immediate vicinity. This typically implies classic construction and character, but buyers should be diligent about inspections for foundational integrity, wiring, and plumbing common to homes of this era.

3. How is the assessed value both below average and around average?
The assessed value ($320k) is below the average for both Cambridge Street and the Central River Heights neighbourhood, which can indicate a relative value opportunity. City-wide, it sits around the average, highlighting that you are paying a premium for the location, not the size or newness of the structure.

4. The living area is listed as "around average." Is the space well-utilized?
At 1,344 sqft across two storeys, the living space is standard for the market. The renovated basement effectively increases the usable square footage, making the overall living potential greater than the main floor area suggests.

5. Who would this property not suit?
It may not suit buyers seeking a modern, open-concept layout without renovation work, or those who prioritize a large interior footprint over yard space. The older age of the home also means it likely requires a higher tolerance for maintenance and potential updates compared to a newer build.

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