181 Harbison Avenue W

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

40.3

Below average

Overall 40.3 · Compared with neighbourhood average

836 sqft (bottom 41%) · Built in 1915 (19 yrs older than avg)

Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~60.4k

Transit 82.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 2 schools, 2 parks, and 2 place of worships nearby

Living Area

Near average

12% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

19 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 76%Tagalog · 3%

Past 10 years Chalmers sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

1,193

Median price

206.3k

$/sqft

$226/sqft

Avg build year

1934

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Property score

40.3 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

29.7Low
Living Area836 sqft32Low
Year Built191516Low
Lot Size2,754 sqft28Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity61Fair

Community Score

56.1Fair
Household Income64Fair
Education Level22Low
Housing Stress74Good
Core Housing Need63Fair
Employment Health60Fair

Neighbourhood Sales

Chalmers

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “chalmers” (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: #46110896

Community deep dive

$60K

Median household income

$65K

Average household income

18%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.9

P90 / P10 ratio

35%

Single-person households

20%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)583
Labour force participation rate65%
Median age36.4
Avg household size2.2
Unemployment rate13%
Population density5830 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)18%
Single-person households35%
Couple families with children20%
Median household income (2020)$60K

Housing

Renter households54%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$190K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)21%
Visible minority26%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)12%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 76%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 3%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
836 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 44%Same areaBottom 41%CitywideBottom 12%
Same street · Harbison Avenue W
#247 / 444
Bottom 44% · Avg 908 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#1,658 / 2,815
Bottom 41% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#171,967 / 194,458
Bottom 12% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
196k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 45%Same areaBottom 46%CitywideBottom 8%
Same street · Harbison Avenue W
#243 / 444
Bottom 45% · Avg 204.9k
Same area · Chalmers
#1,508 / 2,815
Bottom 46% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#179,502 / 194,458
Bottom 8% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1915
0255075100
Same streetBottom 47%Same areaBottom 48%CitywideBottom 11%

Lot Size

around average
2,754 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 48%Same areaBottom 32%CitywideBottom 8%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

181 Harbison Avenue W — 8 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 426 m), 2 education (nearest 420 m), 2 parks (nearest 177 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education2
🌳Parks2
Worship2
🏛️Government1

Crime & Safety

Chalmers · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

67

2026

vs. city avg

+127%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-94%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

51%

Sales History

Sold 1/2022CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Top 45%

Same area

Top 46%

City-wide

Bottom 11%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 181 Harbison Avenue W, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 181 Harbison Avenue W

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This one-storey home on a standard-sized lot in Chalmers presents a straightforward, low-maintenance opportunity. Its key features include a renovated basement and a detached garage. Built in 1915, the home offers 836 sqft of living space, placing it squarely in the average range for its immediate street and neighborhood in terms of size, age, and value.

The appeal here is grounded in practicality and potential. The renovated basement adds immediate functional space, while the home’s unexceptional metrics for the area suggest a stable, entry-level investment without a premium for size or novelty. It suits a first-time buyer, an investor, or someone looking to downsize into a manageable property. A thoughtful perspective is that its "average" standing locally could be a strength, offering a affordable foothold in a neighborhood without the volatility or premium of a standout property. The value is in its simplicity and the opportunity to build equity from a modest base.

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. Buyers should verify its compliance with local zoning and building codes if considering rental income.

2. How does the assessed value relate to the expected sale price?
The assessed value is $19,600, while it last sold for $20,300 in 2022. In Winnipeg, sale price is typically market-driven and can be higher than the assessed value. It’s best used as a baseline for understanding property taxes, not for determining market price.

3. What does the "average" ranking for the street and neighborhood mean?
This means the property’s land size, living area, and age are very typical for Chalmers and Harbison Avenue W. You are not paying for oversized lot premiums nor dealing with an unusually small or old home for the area.

4. What should I consider with a home from 1915?
While the basement has been renovated, the core structure is over a century old. A thorough inspection is crucial to understand the condition of fundamental elements like the foundation, wiring, plumbing, and roof.

5. Are the nearby similar-valued properties comparable homes?
The listed properties with similar assessed values are primarily condominium units (e.g., on Grant Avenue). This highlights that this detached home with its own land represents a different type of ownership opportunity at a comparable tax valuation point.

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