Property score
34.1
Below average
Overall 34.1 · Smaller than most nearby homes
697 sqft (bottom 19%) · Built in 1913 (21 yrs older than avg)
Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~60.4k
Transit 74.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 parks, and 1 place of worship nearby
Living Area
Below average
27% 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)
1,193
206.3k
$226/sqft
1934
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34.1 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
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.
Sales-to-New-Listings
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
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.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110896
$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
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
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Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
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Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
235 Bowman Avenue — 3 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 2 parks (nearest 339 m).
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%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 33% | Bottom 31% | Bottom 5% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 235 Bowman Avenue, Winnipeg
Key Characteristics & Appeal
This is a compact, one-storey home built in 1913, situated on a standard-sized lot in the Chalmers neighbourhood. Its primary appeal lies in its position as an affordable entry point into the Winnipeg market, with an assessed value significantly below the citywide average. The home presents a straightforward, no-frills profile: it has a functional but unrenovated basement, no garage, and modest living space of just under 700 square feet.
The property is best suited for a specific type of buyer. It would be an ideal project for a hands-on first-time buyer or an investor looking for a land-value opportunity with a rentable structure. Its value is anchored more in its lot and location than in the current home, making it a candidate for a long-term hold, a future renovation, or a rebuild. A thoughtful perspective is that while its living space is small by modern standards, its lot size is proportionally generous for the area, offering valuable outdoor space or future expansion potential that many newer infill properties lack.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this a "tear-down" property?
While the home is over a century old and the interior is modest, it is a functioning house. The decision to renovate or rebuild would depend on a buyer's budget and vision, but the value proposition is certainly weighted toward the land.
2. What is the neighbourhood like?
The Chalmers area is a mature, established neighbourhood. The data shows the home's metrics (like year built and value) are very typical for this specific area, indicating a consistent, stable community character without extreme highs or lows.
3. Why was the last sale price so much lower than the assessed value?
The property last sold in 2017 for $16,500, which is far below its current $180,000 assessment. This suggests the previous transaction may have been a non-arms-length sale (like between family members) or under unique circumstances, and does not reflect the current market value.
4. What are the main drawbacks to consider?
The home requires immediate attention: the basement is noted as unrenovated, there is no garage, and the overall living area is quite small. Buyers should budget for updates and be comfortable with a compact floorplan.
5. How does it compare to other homes on the street?
On its own street, this home is average in terms of lot size and assessed value. Its living space, however, is below average for Bowman Avenue, meaning neighbouring homes are likely larger or have more developed living areas.
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