221 Ottawa Avenue

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

59.8

Fair

Overall 59.8 · Larger and newer than most nearby homes

1,172 sqft (top 18%) · Built in 1949 (15 yrs newer than avg)

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

Transit 74.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 1 park, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Above average

23% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

15 yrs newer 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

59.8 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

50.8Fair
Living Area1,172 sqft60Fair
Year Built194930Low
Lot Size3,073 sqft38Low
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

above average
1,172 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 11%Same areaTop 18%CitywideBottom 47%
Same street · Ottawa Avenue
#20 / 175
Top 11% · Avg 853 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#506 / 2,815
Top 18% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#102,801 / 194,458
Bottom 47% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
261k
0255075100
Same streetTop 16%Same areaTop 18%CitywideBottom 20%
Same street · Ottawa Avenue
#28 / 175
Top 16% · Avg 207.6k
Same area · Chalmers
#501 / 2,815
Top 18% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#156,069 / 194,458
Bottom 20% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1949
0255075100
Same streetTop 22%Same areaTop 27%CitywideBottom 27%

Lot Size

above average
3,073 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 29%Same areaTop 47%CitywideBottom 13%

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

221 Ottawa Avenue — 3 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 education (nearest 453 m), 1 parks (nearest 434 m).

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🏫Education1
🌳Parks1
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 4/2021CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Top 16%

Same area

Top 15%

City-wide

Bottom 28%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 221 Ottawa Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This one-and-a-half storey home at 221 Ottawa Avenue in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood presents a practical and value-oriented opportunity. Built in 1949, it sits on a standard 3,073 sqft lot and offers 1,172 sqft of living space. Key features include a renovated basement and a detached garage. The home last sold in April 2021 for $26,800 and currently holds an assessed value of $26,100.

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This property’s primary appeal lies in its solid fundamentals and relative value within its immediate area. With above-average living space for both its street and neighbourhood, it offers more interior room than many comparable homes nearby. The renovated basement adds functional, modernized space. Its assessed value is consistently higher than local averages, suggesting it is a well-regarded home on its block.

It would suit a first-time buyer or practical investor looking for an entry point into the market with move-in-ready basics covered. It's also a sensible fit for someone who values a stable, established neighbourhood over a large lot, as the property is more compact city-wide but offers ample space locally. A less obvious perspective is that homes from this era often feature durable construction and simpler layouts that are easier to maintain or update incrementally according to a new owner's taste and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the property compare in size to its neighbours?
The home has a larger living area than most on its street and in Chalmers, ranking in the top 20%. However, its lot size is more typical for the area, being close to the neighbourhood average.

2. What does the assessed value indicate?
The assessed value is above average for both Ottawa Avenue and the broader Chalmers neighbourhood, which often reflects the property’s condition, improvements, and desirability within that specific context. City-wide, the assessment is more modest, highlighting the variation in property values across different Winnipeg areas.

3. Is the basement renovation a major factor?
Yes. A renovated basement immediately adds functional living or storage space without the need for initial investment, which is a key advantage for a buyer looking to avoid immediate major projects.

4. What is the significance of the 2021 sale price?
The close alignment between the 2021 sale price ($26,800) and the current assessed value ($26,100) suggests a stable value history in recent years, without dramatic market fluctuations for this specific property.

5. Who might this property not suit?
It may not suit buyers seeking a very large yard, ultra-modern construction, or a home that stands significantly above city-wide averages for size and value. Its strengths are most apparent within the local context of Ottawa Avenue and Chalmers.

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