222 Bowman Avenue

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

41.2

Below average

Overall 41.2 · Compared with neighbourhood average

860 sqft (bottom 44%) · Built in 1913 (21 yrs older than avg)

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

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

Living Area

Near average

10% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

21 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

41.2 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

31.2Low
Living Area860 sqft32Low
Year Built191316Low
Lot Size3,334 sqft38Low
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
860 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 50%Same areaBottom 44%CitywideBottom 13%
Same street · Bowman Avenue
#109 / 217
Top 50% · Avg 897 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#1,570 / 2,815
Bottom 44% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#168,842 / 194,458
Bottom 13% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
227k
0255075100
Same streetTop 33%Same areaTop 35%CitywideBottom 13%
Same street · Bowman Avenue
#71 / 217
Top 33% · Avg 205.1k
Same area · Chalmers
#985 / 2,815
Top 35% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#170,146 / 194,458
Bottom 13% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1913
0255075100
Same streetBottom 41%Same areaBottom 33%CitywideBottom 10%

Lot Size

above average
3,334 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 29%Same areaTop 39%CitywideBottom 17%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

222 Bowman Avenue — 5 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 education (nearest 457 m), 2 parks (nearest 301 m).

Search radius
🏫Education1
🌳Parks2
Worship2

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 8/2022CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Top 36%

Same area

Top 34%

City-wide

Bottom 16%
Sold 9/2017CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 43%

Same area

Bottom 44%

City-wide

Bottom 8%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 222 Bowman Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This one-storey home on Bowman Avenue presents a practical opportunity in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood. Its key appeal lies in a renovated basement and a detached garage, adding functional space to the 860 sqft main floor. Built in 1913, the home sits on a 3,334 sqft lot that is notably larger than many others on its street, offering valuable outdoor space for its context.

The property suits first-time buyers or investors looking for an entry point with immediate livability due to the updated basement. It also appeals to those who prioritize a larger lot in a mature neighbourhood over a larger house, and who value the flexibility of a detached garage for parking, storage, or a workshop. The home’s assessed and recent sale values consistently position it as an average offering within its immediate area, suggesting a straightforward, market-priced proposition rather than a fixer-upper or a premium listing.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does "renovated basement" include?
The listing confirms the basement is renovated but does not specify the scope. A professional inspection is recommended to determine the finish quality, materials used, and whether it includes a legal secondary suite or simply finished living space.

2. How does the lot size compare?
The 3,334 sqft lot is above average for Bowman Avenue, ranking in the top 29% on the street. This is a relative strength for the property, providing more yard space than many of its direct neighbours.

3. Is the property typical for Winnipeg?
In a city-wide context, the home is below average in living area, lot size, and value metrics compared to the Winnipeg average. This highlights its position as a modest, character-home option in a specific neighbourhood, not a direct competitor to newer suburban builds.

4. What is the market activity like for this home?
It sold previously in 2017 and again in 2022, indicating steady turnover. The price increase between those sales was modest, which may reflect stable, incremental growth in line with the area's norms.

5. What are the implications of the 1913 build date?
While the home has been maintained, a building of this age will likely have older components. Prospective buyers should budget for potential updates to major systems like plumbing, electrical, or the roof, and consider the character and layout typical of early 20th-century construction.

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