Property score
47.9
Below average
Overall 47.9 · Compared with neighbourhood average
835 sqft (bottom 41%) · Built in 1930 (4 yrs older 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
Near average
12% 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)
1,193
206.3k
$226/sqft
1934
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47.9 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: #46110897
$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
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
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
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
237 Ottawa Avenue — 3 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 education (nearest 429 m), 1 parks (nearest 458 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 45% | Bottom 47% | Bottom 9% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 237 Ottawa Avenue, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This one-storey home, built in 1930, presents a straightforward opportunity in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood. Its key characteristics include a modest 835 sqft living area, an unrenovated basement, and a detached garage. The lot size of 2,730 sqft is notably compact, ranking in the bottom 1% for land area on its own street.
The primary appeal lies in its position as an affordable, no-frills entry point into the housing market. With a historically low sale price and assessed value, it suits buyers with a limited budget seeking a functional starter home or a long-term hold property. It would particularly appeal to an investor looking for a rental property with minimal upfront investment, or a hands-on buyer who views the home's smaller scale and unrenovated state not as a drawback, but as a manageable project with lower property taxes and maintenance costs. A less obvious perspective is that the compact lot and home size offer a simpler, more efficient living arrangement with less space to heat, clean, and maintain, which could align with minimalist or cost-conscious lifestyles.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this a "tear-down" property?
While the home has a very low assessed value and a compact footprint, its average ranking for year built and living area on its street suggests it is not an outlier in terms of age or size for the immediate block. Its future would depend more on a buyer's plans and the specific zoning regulations.
2. What does the "Top 99%" ranking for land area mean?
This statistic indicates the lot size is smaller than 99% of properties on Ottawa Avenue. Essentially, it has one of the smallest lots on the street, which is a significant factor to consider for outdoor space, privacy, and potential expansion.
3. Who might this property not suit?
It would not suit buyers looking for move-in-ready condition, significant living space, a large yard, or modern amenities. Families needing multiple bedrooms or space to grow would likely find it too constrained.
4. How does the assessed value compare to city averages?
The assessed value is approximately $21,200, which is dramatically below the Winnipeg city-wide average of about $390,000. This clearly reflects the home's modest characteristics and reinforces its position in the affordable segment of the market.
5. Are sale prices in the area consistent?
Not necessarily. For reference, the directly neighbouring property at 239 Ottawa Avenue has a much higher assessed value, indicating that values on the same block can vary widely based on lot size, condition, and improvements.
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