637 Oxford Street

Central River Heights, Winnipeg

56.1

Fair

Overall 56.1

Smaller but newer than most nearby homes

813 sqft (bottom 1%)

Built in 1953

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~109k

Transit 86.0

3-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes

Within 500m: 2 schools, 3 parks, 1 sports facility, and 2 bank/ATMs nearby

Living Area

Below average

40% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

0 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 68%Tagalog · 6%

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

56.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

37.8Low
Living Area813 sqft32Low
Year Built195336Low
Lot Size5,159 sqft67Good
Neighbourhood Sales Activity28Low

Community Score

83.5Excellent
Household Income88Excellent
Education Level72Good
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health68Good

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: #46110426

Community deep dive

$109K

Median household income

$112K

Average household income

7%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.1

P90 / P10 ratio

22%

Single-person households

33%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)469
Labour force participation rate69%
Median age42.8
Avg household size2.6
Unemployment rate12%
Population density3126 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)7%
Single-person households22%
Couple families with children33%
Median household income (2020)$109K

Housing

Renter households7%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$352K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)21%
Visible minority25%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)37%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 67%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 6%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
813 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 2%Same areaBottom 1%CitywideBottom 10%
Same street · Oxford Street
#292 / 297
Bottom 2% · Avg 1,641 sqft
Same area · Central River Heights
#1,232 / 1,244
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,346 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#175,393 / 194,458
Bottom 10% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
331k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 5%Same areaBottom 6%CitywideBottom 39%
Same street · Oxford Street
#283 / 297
Bottom 5% · Avg 480.4k
Same area · Central River Heights
#1,174 / 1,244
Bottom 6% · Avg 443.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#117,909 / 194,458
Bottom 39% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1953
0255075100
Same streetTop 21%Same areaTop 27%CitywideBottom 31%

Lot Size

around average
5,159 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 46%Same areaBottom 33%CitywideBottom 49%

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 Oxford Street — 10 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 2 education (nearest 297 m), 3 parks (nearest 224 m).

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🏫Education2
🌳Parks3
💪Sports1
🏦Finance2
Worship2

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 6/2019CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 16%

Same area

Bottom 12%

City-wide

Bottom 42%
Sold 7/2017CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 9%

Same area

Bottom 8%

City-wide

Bottom 37%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 637 Oxford Street, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This 1953 one-storey home on a standard 5,159 sqft lot in Central River Heights presents a unique profile. Its key appeal lies in the combination of a renovated basement and a detached garage on a decent-sized lot, all within a well-established neighbourhood. However, its 813 sqft living area is notably compact, placing it well below average for both the street and the area. The assessed value is significantly lower than area averages, reflecting the home's smaller size.

This property would suit a specific buyer: perhaps a first-time purchaser comfortable with a cozy footprint, an investor looking for a rental property with a separate basement unit (subject to verification), or someone seeking a lower-cost entry into the neighbourhood with plans to eventually expand or rebuild. Its value proposition is less about the existing house and more about the land, location, and the potential offered by the renovated basement and garage.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than area averages?
The assessed value is primarily based on the home's very modest living area (813 sqft), which is among the smallest in Central River Heights. This results in a lower valuation compared to larger homes on similar lots.

2. Is the renovated basement a legal suite?
The listing notes a renovated basement but does not specify if it is a legal, self-contained suite. This is a crucial point to verify with the seller and the city, as it impacts rental potential, insurance, and value.

3. Given the small house size, is this a "teardown" or renovation project?
While the home is livable with a renovated basement, the small main-floor footprint makes it a candidate for a significant expansion or eventual rebuild. The lot size and neighbourhood make it a viable project for a buyer with future renovation or construction plans.

4. How does the detached garage add value?
In a mature neighbourhood where many homes only have carports or rear lanes, a detached garage is a practical asset. It provides secure storage, workshop space, and protects a vehicle from the elements, adding functional value beyond the house itself.

5. The sale prices from 2017 and 2019 seem very low. Why?
These historical sale prices are consistent with the home's long-standing status as a smaller, modestly valued property in the area. They establish a previous value baseline but do not necessarily reflect the current market, which would be influenced by recent renovations, overall market conditions, and the value of the lot itself.

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