244 Ottawa Avenue

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

48.8

Below average

Overall 48.8 · Compared with neighbourhood average

832 sqft (bottom 41%) · Built in 1931 (3 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

13% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

3 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

48.8 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

32.4Low
Living Area832 sqft32Low
Year Built193122Low
Lot Size3,001 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

around average
832 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 45%Same areaBottom 41%CitywideBottom 11%
Same street · Ottawa Avenue
#78 / 175
Top 45% · Avg 853 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#1,670 / 2,815
Bottom 41% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#172,544 / 194,458
Bottom 11% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
208k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 48%Same areaTop 46%CitywideBottom 9%
Same street · Ottawa Avenue
#91 / 175
Bottom 48% · Avg 207.6k
Same area · Chalmers
#1,303 / 2,815
Top 46% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#176,239 / 194,458
Bottom 9% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1931
0255075100
Same streetTop 39%Same areaTop 37%CitywideBottom 18%

Lot Size

around average
3,001 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 31%Same areaBottom 47%CitywideBottom 11%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

244 Ottawa Avenue — 3 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 education (nearest 434 m), 1 parks (nearest 496 m).

Search radius
🏫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 2/2025CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Top 39%

Same area

Top 38%

City-wide

Bottom 14%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 244 Ottawa Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview & Appeal

This one-storey home at 244 Ottawa Avenue is a compact, renovated character property on a standard-sized lot in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood. Built in 1931, its key appeal lies in its balance of original charm and modern updates, notably a renovated basement, which adds valuable finished space to the 832 sqft main floor. With a detached garage and a land area just over 3,000 sqft, it offers the practical essentials for urban living.

Its strongest suit is being consistently "around average" for its immediate street and neighbourhood in terms of lot size, living area, and assessed value. This positions it as an affordable and manageable entry point into the market. It would suit first-time buyers or downsizers looking for a low-maintenance, single-level home with some updates already in place, without the premium price of a larger or newer property. A thoughtful perspective for buyers is the value of its established location: the home is not an outlier in any metric on its street, suggesting a stable, integrated community feel without the pressure of over-improvement compared to immediate neighbours.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the renovated basement a legal suite?
The provided details confirm the basement is renovated but do not specify if it is a legal, rentable suite. This is a critical point to verify with the listing agent and city permits, as it impacts value, insurance, and utility costs.

2. How does the assessed value relate to the likely sale price?
The home last sold for $21,700 in early 2025, closely aligning with its $20,800 assessed value. This suggests the market price is likely grounded in these official valuations, but current conditions and the renovated basement will be the ultimate determinants.

3. What are the implications of the home's age?
Built in 1931, the home is older than the Winnipeg average. While the basement renovation is a plus, a pre-purchase inspection is highly advised to assess the condition of original components like the foundation, plumbing, and wiring.

4. The living area is below the city average. Is the space practical?
At 832 sqft plus the renovated basement, the home is compact. It is, however, typical for its street. This efficiency may mean lower utility costs and less upkeep, but it requires thoughtful space planning. The renovated basement effectively extends the liveable area.

5. How does this property rank for investment or resale?
Its metrics show it is a very typical property for Chalmers and Ottawa Avenue. This can be an advantage for resale, as it should appeal to the same pool of buyers looking for an affordable, updated starter home in the area. Its value is less likely to be swayed by unusual features or extremes.

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