Central St. Boniface, Winnipeg
Property score
45.9
Below average
Overall 45.9 · Smaller than most nearby homes
720 sqft (bottom 10%) · Built in 1929 (10 yrs older than avg)
Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~64k
Transit 74.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 dining spots, 5 schools, 2 parks, and 1 sports facility nearby
Living Area
Below average
44% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Near average
10 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 50%French · 24%
Past 10 years Central St. Boniface sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
407
293k
$337/sqft
1939
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45.9 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Central St. Boniface
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “central st. boniface” (Detached houses (non-condo), 2024). The tallest band is the mainstream budget range; multi-year view shows how that band shifts over time.
Sales-to-New-Listings
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
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.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110548
$64K
Median household income
$71K
Average household income
20%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.3
Income inequality (Gini)
4.2
P90 / P10 ratio
46%
Single-person households
15%
Families with children
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
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Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
292 Hamel Avenue — 11 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 2 dining (nearest 269 m), 5 education (nearest 292 m), 2 parks (nearest 427 m).
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%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Top 29% | Bottom 34% | Bottom 29% |
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 14% | Bottom 13% | Bottom 13% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
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Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 292 Hamel Avenue, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This is a compact, one-storey home built in 1929 on a standard city lot in Central St. Boniface. Its key feature is a renovated basement, adding valuable functional space to the 720 sqft main-floor living area. The property has no garage or pool.
The primary appeal lies in its location within a historic and vibrant neighbourhood, combined with its efficient, low-maintenance footprint. The lot size (3,086 sqft) is typical for the immediate street and offers manageable outdoor space. Market data indicates the home’s assessed value and recent sale price are consistently below average for the area, suggesting a potentially accessible entry point into the St. Boniface market.
This home would suit first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking a character-home location without the scale and upkeep of a larger property. It’s for those who prioritize neighbourhood vibe over interior square footage and see potential in a home where the basement has already been modernized. A thoughtful perspective is that its smaller size and below-average price metrics could represent a strategic opportunity in a desirable area, allowing for equity growth through location rather than sheer property size.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the renovated basement a legal suite?
The listing notes a renovated basement but does not specify it as a legal secondary suite. This is a crucial point to verify with the listing agent and city permits, as it affects rental potential and insurance.
2. How does the below-average living area impact daily life?
At 720 sqft, the main floor is compact. This emphasizes efficient use of space and makes the renovated basement critical for storage, utilities, or additional living areas. It suits a minimalist lifestyle or a household comfortable with multi-level living.
3. The assessed value seems very low compared to the recent sale price. Why?
The assessed value (for municipal tax purposes) is $27.4k, while it sold for $270k in 2022. This large discrepancy is normal; assessed value is not market value. It reflects a provincial valuation formula for taxation and should not be used as a guide for the home’s market price.
4. What does the sale history tell us?
The home sold for $21.2k in 2017 and then $270k in 2022. This significant increase likely reflects a major renovation (potentially the basement) or a change in property condition, not just market appreciation. It’s worth investigating what improvements were made between those sales.
5. With no garage, what are parking options?
The property has no garage. Buyers should confirm on-street parking regulations with the city and observe the typical parking availability on Hamel Avenue, especially during different times of day and in winter months.
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