215 Winterton Avenue

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

39.3

Below average

Overall 39.3 · Smaller than most nearby homes

575 sqft (bottom 4%) · Built in 1930 (4 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~79k

Transit 88.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 1 park, 1 bank/ATM, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Below average

40% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

4 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 80%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

39.3 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

16.5Low
Living Area575 sqft8Low
Year Built193022Low
Lot Size2,998 sqft28Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity61Fair

Community Score

73.4Good
Household Income76Good
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health83Excellent

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: #46110897

Community deep dive

$79K

Median household income

$94K

Average household income

7%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.1

P90 / P10 ratio

35%

Single-person households

23%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)617
Labour force participation rate72%
Median age42.0
Avg household size2.2
Unemployment rate4%
Population density2682 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)7%
Single-person households35%
Couple families with children23%
Median household income (2020)$79K

Housing

Renter households12%
Condominium dwellings10%
Median dwelling value (owners)$226K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)19%
Visible minority13%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)24%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 79%
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

below average
575 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 1%Same areaBottom 4%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Winterton Avenue
#139 / 141
Bottom 1% · Avg 877 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#2,715 / 2,815
Bottom 4% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#193,498 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
165k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 12%Same areaBottom 26%CitywideBottom 4%
Same street · Winterton Avenue
#124 / 141
Bottom 12% · Avg 223.1k
Same area · Chalmers
#2,077 / 2,815
Bottom 26% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#186,016 / 194,458
Bottom 4% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1930
0255075100
Same streetBottom 47%Same areaTop 38%CitywideBottom 18%

Lot Size

around average
2,998 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 42%Same areaBottom 43%CitywideBottom 10%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

215 Winterton Avenue — 4 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 1 education (nearest 424 m), 1 parks (nearest 411 m).

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🏫Education1
🌳Parks1
🏦Finance1
Worship1

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 9/2016CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 10%

Same area

Bottom 19%

City-wide

Bottom 3%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 215 Winterton Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This 1930 one-storey home on Winterton Avenue presents a straightforward opportunity in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood. Its key characteristic is a significant imbalance between a modest 575 sqft living area and a relatively generous 2,998 sqft lot, placing it among the smaller homes on larger parcels in the area. The property includes a detached garage and an unrenovated basement. Its appeal lies primarily in its land value and potential, rather than its current dwelling. With a notably low assessed value and a recent sale price well below city averages, it represents an entry point into homeownership.

This property would suit a specific type of buyer: a hands-on individual or investor looking for a land play or a long-term renovation project. It's less suitable for those seeking move-in-ready comfort or ample interior space. A thoughtful perspective is that this isn't just a "starter home," but potentially a "starter lot"—where the future value may be driven more by the redevelopment potential of the parcel than by the existing structure. It appeals to those who see cost-effective space in the city as a rare commodity and are willing to invest time and capital to realize it.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the house livable in its current state?
While livable conditions depend on a professional inspection, the listing notes the basement is "not renovated." Buyers should budget for potential updates to essential systems and be prepared for a project.

2. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city average?
The assessed value reflects the property's current state—a small, older home on a decent-sized lot. Value is heavily weighted toward the land and the existing structure's condition, not potential.

3. What can I do with a lot of this size?
The lot size offers flexibility. Over time, you could consider additions, a garden suite (subject to zoning), or extensive landscaping. The immediate opportunity is outdoor space rare for the price point.

4. How does the small living area impact resale?
The 575 sqft footprint is significantly below area averages, which will always narrow the pool of future buyers to those seeking minimal interior space or a project. Its future marketability will depend heavily on any improvements made.

5. Is this a good investment?
As an investment, it's speculative. Its low entry cost minimizes initial financial risk, but the return depends entirely on the owner's ability to improve the property effectively or hold the land as values rise. It's a sweat-equity investment rather than a passive one.

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