Property score
34.1
Below average
Overall 34.1 · Smaller than most nearby homes
629 sqft (bottom 8%) · Built in 1913 (21 yrs older than avg)
Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~60.4k
Transit 86.0 · 5-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 park nearby
Living Area
Below average
34% 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.
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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
284 Bowman Avenue — 1 amenities found within 500 m, across 1 categories, including 1 parks (nearest 311 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 35% | Bottom 37% | Bottom 7% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 284 Bowman Avenue, Winnipeg
Key Characteristics & Appeal
This is a compact, one-storey home built in 1913 on a 2,500 sqft lot in the Chalmers neighbourhood. Its primary appeal lies in its position as an affordable entry point into the Winnipeg market, with a recently assessed value significantly below the citywide average. The lot size is notably larger than the home's 629 sqft living area, presenting a clear value proposition centered on land potential rather than existing structure size.
The property would best suit a specific type of buyer: a hands-on investor or a visionary first-time buyer with renovation or redevelopment plans. Its below-average living area and age mean it's not a move-in-ready home for most, but its around-average assessed value for the immediate area suggests it is priced appropriately for its context. The appeal is grounded in practicality—offering a chance to build equity through sweat equity, or to hold a land-advantaged property in a neighbourhood where values are stable. It's a project property with its future value hinging almost entirely on the vision and investment of its next owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this a move-in-ready home?
No. With 629 sqft of living space and an age of 113 years, this property requires significant modernization and likely substantial repairs. It is best considered a renovation project or a candidate for redevelopment.
2. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the Winnipeg average?
The assessed value reflects the property's very small living area and age compared to the typical Winnipeg home. Value here is driven more by the lot and location within Chalmers than by the current structure.
3. What are the opportunities with a lot this size relative to the house?
The 2,500 sqft lot is considerably larger than the footprint of the existing home. This creates potential for additions, a garage, or extensive landscaping. In the long term, the lot size may also hold redevelopment potential, subject to local zoning.
4. How does this property compare to others on Bowman Avenue?
The data shows it is very typical for its immediate street. Its lot size, year built, and assessed value are all around the average for Bowman Avenue, though its living area is notably smaller than neighbours'. This indicates you are buying a property consistent with the street's character.
5. What should a buyer investigate first?
Given the home's age, a thorough inspection for foundational integrity, wiring, plumbing, and roofing is essential. Secondly, checking with the City of Winnipeg on zoning bylaws and any heritage considerations is crucial before planning any major renovations or redevelopment.
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