185 Harbison Avenue W

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

40.7

Below average

Overall 40.7 · Compared with neighbourhood average

840 sqft (bottom 42%) · Built in 1925 (9 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

9 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

40.7 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

30.5Low
Living Area840 sqft32Low
Year Built192520Low
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
840 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 45%Same areaBottom 42%CitywideBottom 12%
Same street · Harbison Avenue W
#246 / 444
Bottom 45% · Avg 908 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#1,637 / 2,815
Bottom 42% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#170,925 / 194,458
Bottom 12% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
205k
0255075100
Same streetTop 49%Same areaTop 48%CitywideBottom 9%
Same street · Harbison Avenue W
#219 / 444
Top 49% · Avg 204.9k
Same area · Chalmers
#1,352 / 2,815
Top 48% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#177,117 / 194,458
Bottom 9% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1925
0255075100
Same streetTop 50%Same areaTop 42%CitywideBottom 15%

Lot Size

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

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

185 Harbison Avenue W — 8 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 431 m), 2 education (nearest 436 m), 2 parks (nearest 176 m).

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🍽️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 11/2023CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Top 24%

Same area

Top 25%

City-wide

Bottom 21%
Sold 12/2019CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Top 50%

Same area

Top 49%

City-wide

Bottom 10%

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Highlights & common questions: 185 Harbison Avenue W, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 185 Harbison Avenue W, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a classic one-storey home built in 1925, situated on a standard 2,754 sqft lot in the Chalmers neighbourhood. Its primary appeal lies in its position as a straightforward, no-frills property with a detached garage. The 840 sqft living space is modest and typical for the immediate area. The home features a basement, noted as unrenovated, and has no pool.

The data reveals a property that is consistently "around average" within its own street and neighbourhood context for land size, age, living area, and assessed value. This indicates a home that fits comfortably within its local market, without extreme outliers. Its most recent sale price in late 2023 ranked well above average for the street, suggesting perceived value or demand specific to this location.

This property would suit a pragmatic buyer looking for an entry point into homeownership, an investor seeking a land-value proposition with a rental structure in place, or someone interested in a live-and-renovate project starting with the basement. It’s less suited for those seeking a turn-key home or above-average interior space.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does "around average for the street/neighbourhood" actually mean for a buyer?
It means the home isn't an outlier. You're not overpaying for a premium lot size, nor are you getting a substandard property for the area. It represents a stable, predictable purchase within the community's norms, which can simplify financing and future resale.

2. The assessed value is significantly lower than the last sale price. Why?
Municipal assessed value for taxation purposes often lags behind market value and is calculated using mass appraisal techniques. The sale price reflects what a specific buyer was willing to pay in the open market at that time, which can be influenced by factors like condition, timing, and buyer competition not fully captured in the assessment.

3. The home has an unrenovated basement. What are the implications?
This presents both opportunity and due diligence. It allows a new owner to customize the space to their needs but requires a thorough inspection for moisture, foundation integrity, and necessary upgrades (like electrical or insulation) to make it livable. Budgeting for these potential costs is essential.

4. How significant is the detached garage?
In a practical sense, it provides secure storage or workshop space separate from the house. From a value perspective, it's a standard feature for the area but remains a positive asset, especially compared to properties with only a carport or no dedicated parking structure.

5. The home sold recently in late 2023. What does that suggest?
The relatively quick resale history suggests the property is likely in functional, habitable condition and holds steady market interest. It’s worthwhile to investigate (through a realtor) the context of that sale to understand if it was an arms-length transaction and if any notable changes were made during that brief period of ownership.

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