171 Masson Street

Central St. Boniface, Winnipeg

Property score

42.5

Below average

Overall 42.5 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes

984 sqft (bottom 29%) · Built in 1908 (31 yrs older than avg)

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

Transit 86.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 8 dining spots, 4 schools, 1 healthcare facility, and 5 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

23% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Taon ng Paggawa

Below average

31 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

French · 71%English · 24%

Past 10 years Central St. Boniface sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

407

Median price

293k

$/sqft

$337/sqft

Avg build year

1939

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Property score

42.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

36.8Low
Living Area42
984 sqftLow
Taon ng Paggawa10
1908Low
Lupa38
3,301 sqftLow
Neighbourhood Sales Activity78
Good

Community Score

51.1Fair
Household Income35
Low
Education Level91
Excellent
Housing Stress63
Fair
Core Housing Need63
Fair
Employment Health28
Low

Istatistika ng benta ng komunidad

Central St. Boniface

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “central st. boniface” (Detached na bahay (hindi 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: #46110809

Community deep dive

$39K

Median household income

$77K

Average household income

21%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.5

P90 / P10 ratio

68%

Single-person households

8%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)605
Labour force participation rate43%
Median age70.5
Avg household size1.5
Unemployment rate14%
Population density2880 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)21%
Single-person households68%
Couple families with children8%
Median household income (2020)$39K

Housing

Renter households68%
Condominium dwellings12%
Median dwelling value (owners)$400K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)0%
Visible minority0%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)54%
Mother tongue (1st)French · 71%
Mother tongue (2nd)English · 23%

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

Mga ranggo

Living Area

mas mababa sa average
984 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 13%Same areaBottom 29%CitywideBottom 24%
Same street · Masson Street
#34 / 39
Bottom 13% · Avg 1,442 sqft
Same area · Central St. Boniface
#752 / 1,058
Bottom 29% · Avg 1,284 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#147,274 / 194,458
Bottom 24% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Assessed Value

mas mababa sa average
210k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 1%Same areaBottom 7%CitywideBottom 10%
Same street · Masson Street
#39 / 39
Bottom 1% · Avg 373.8k
Same area · Central St. Boniface
#988 / 1,058
Bottom 7% · Avg 347.1k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#175,666 / 194,458
Bottom 10% · Avg 390.1k

Taon ng Paggawa

mas mababa sa average
1908
0255075100
Same streetBottom 18%Same areaBottom 11%CitywideBottom 4%

Lupa

karaniwan
3,301 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 49%Same areaBottom 26%CitywideBottom 17%

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

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Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

171 Masson Street — 25 amenities found within 500 m, across 8 categories, including 8 dining (nearest 53 m), 4 education (nearest 193 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 268 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining8
🏫Education4
🏥Healthcare1
🌳Parks5
💪Sports1
🏦Finance1
Worship2
🏛️Government3

Crime & Safety

Central St. Boniface · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

64

2026

vs. city avg

+117%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-93%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

55%

Kasaysayan ng Benta

Naibenta 7/2016CA$150k–200k
Presyo ng benta

Parehong kalye

Bottom 1%

Parehong lugar

Bottom 5%

Buong lungsod

Bottom 7%

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Property Overview & Appeal

This one-and-three-quarter storey home, built in 1908, is a compact character property on a standard city lot in Central St. Boniface. Its key appeal lies in its location and potential, rather than its current condition or size. With 984 square feet of living space, an unrenovated basement, and no garage, it presents as a straightforward project. The assessed value is notably low for the area, which typically indicates a home in need of significant updating. Its strongest asset is the lot itself, which is of average size for the immediate street but below average for the wider neighbourhood and city.

This property would suit a specific type of buyer: a hands-on renovator looking for an entry point into a well-established neighbourhood like St. Boniface. It’s also a candidate for an investor or builder considering a hold-and-renovate strategy or even a future rebuild, given the underlying land value in the area. It is less suited to those seeking a move-in-ready home or who require ample indoor space from the outset.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than nearby properties?
The assessed value reflects the home's current state. Given its age, smaller living area, and unrenovated condition compared to neighbourhood averages, the valuation is based primarily on the land value and the existing structure's contribution in its present form.

2. What does "one & 3/4 storey" mean for layout and renovations?
This style typically features a full main floor and a second floor where the roofline slopes into the walls, creating some rooms with reduced ceiling height. This unique character can be charming but may also present layout challenges and require thoughtful design during any renovation.

3. Is the unrenovated basement finished or usable?
The listing specifies the basement exists but is "not renovated." Buyers should assume it is in original or utility condition, requiring significant work to become finished living space, and should budget for potential foundational, moisture, or updating issues common in century-old homes.

4. How does the 2016 sale price of $17,500 relate to today's value?
That historic sale price is not indicative of current market value. It likely represented a distressed sale, transfer between parties, or the value of the lot at a specific time. The current assessed value and market conditions provide a more relevant, though still distinct, benchmark.

5. What are the less obvious considerations for a home of this age?
Beyond visible updates, consider the long-term maintenance cycle for a 118-year-old home. This includes the condition of wiring, plumbing, the roof, and the foundation. While an opportunity to customize, it requires a budget and mindset prepared for uncovering and addressing unforeseen issues inherent to its vintage.