268 Ottawa Avenue

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

46.9

Below average

Overall 46.9 · Smaller but newer than most nearby homes

723 sqft (bottom 24%) · Built in 1953 (19 yrs newer than avg)

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

Transit 86.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Below average

24% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

19 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

46.9 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

29.2Low
Living Area22
723 sqftLow
Year Built36
1953Low
Lot Size38
3,001 sqftLow
Neighbourhood Sales Activity61
Fair

Community Score

73.4Good
Household Income76
Good
Education Level44
Low
Housing Stress83
Excellent
Core Housing Need100
Excellent
Employment Health83
Excellent

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
723 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 36%Same areaBottom 24%CitywideBottom 5%
Same street · Ottawa Avenue
#112 / 175
Bottom 36% · Avg 853 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#2,149 / 2,815
Bottom 24% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#184,586 / 194,458
Bottom 5% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
230k
0255075100
Same streetTop 35%Same areaTop 33%CitywideBottom 13%
Same street · Ottawa Avenue
#61 / 175
Top 35% · Avg 207.6k
Same area · Chalmers
#935 / 2,815
Top 33% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#169,054 / 194,458
Bottom 13% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1953
0255075100
Same streetTop 16%Same areaTop 22%CitywideBottom 31%

Lot Size

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

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

268 Ottawa Avenue — 2 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 1 education (nearest 382 m).

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🏫Education1
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 5/2016CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Top 50%

Same area

Top 47%

City-wide

Bottom 11%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 268 Ottawa Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This 1953 one-storey home at 268 Ottawa Avenue in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood presents a practical opportunity. Its key appeal lies in a renovated basement and a detached garage, adding functional space to a modest 723 sqft living area. The lot size is a notable asset, offering above-average outdoor space for the local area at just over 3,000 sqft. With an assessed value significantly below the city average, it positions itself as an accessible entry point into the market.

The home suits first-time buyers or investors looking for a solid, no-frills property with room to grow. Its above-average year of build for the street suggests potentially fewer immediate concerns than some older neighbours. The value is grounded in its land and core structure, making it a candidate for those comfortable with a home that offers basics rather than modern finishes, or for a buyer viewing it as a long-term hold in a stable area.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the home's size compare to others?
The living space is compact, below the average for both the Chalmers neighbourhood and Winnipeg overall. However, the renovated basement and detached garage provide valuable additional functional space.

2. Is the assessed value a reliable indicator of the likely sale price?
The current assessed value is notably low. It's essential to review recent sale prices of similar homes in Chalmers, as market conditions can differ significantly from the assessed value, which is for tax purposes.

3. What does the "above average" year built mean for a 1953 home?
On Ottawa Avenue and in Chalmers, many homes are older. Being built in 1953 means it is newer than many direct neighbours, which can sometimes correlate with updates to foundational building materials and standards.

4. Who might this property not suit?
It may not suit buyers seeking move-in-ready modern amenities or larger above-ground living areas. The appeal is more for those who value the potential of the lot and basement, or who have a renovation plan.

5. How does the land size impact its value?
The lot is a strong point locally. For the right buyer, this offers valuable outdoor space, garden potential, or future expansion possibilities that are less common on similarly priced lots in other city areas.