292 Chalmers Avenue

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

49.2

Below average

Overall 49.2 · Compared with neighbourhood average

944 sqft (top 44%) · Built in 1914 (20 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~67.5k

Transit 86.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 1 school, 3 parks, and 2 place of worships nearby

Living Area

Near average

1% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

20 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 76%Tagalog · 7%

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

49.2 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

37.2Low
Living Area944 sqft42Low
Year Built191416Low
Lot Size3,381 sqft38Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity61Fair

Community Score

67.2Good
Household Income70Good
Education Level34Low
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need88Excellent
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: #46110930

Community deep dive

$68K

Median household income

$77K

Average household income

13%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.9

P90 / P10 ratio

30%

Single-person households

16%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)892
Labour force participation rate69%
Median age34.0
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate3%
Population density4955 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)13%
Single-person households30%
Couple families with children16%
Median household income (2020)$68K

Housing

Renter households40%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$200K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)23%
Visible minority29%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)18%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 75%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 6%

Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.

Rankings

Living Area

around average
944 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 49%Same areaTop 44%CitywideBottom 21%
Same street · Chalmers Avenue
#114 / 232
Top 49% · Avg 981 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#1,244 / 2,815
Top 44% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#154,558 / 194,458
Bottom 21% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
186k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 24%Same areaBottom 40%CitywideBottom 6%
Same street · Chalmers Avenue
#177 / 232
Bottom 24% · Avg 224.9k
Same area · Chalmers
#1,694 / 2,815
Bottom 40% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#181,891 / 194,458
Bottom 6% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1914
0255075100
Same streetBottom 34%Same areaBottom 47%CitywideBottom 11%

Lot Size

around average
3,381 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 16%Same areaTop 38%CitywideBottom 18%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

292 Chalmers Avenue — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 338 m), 1 education (nearest 385 m), 3 parks (nearest 382 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education1
🌳Parks3
Worship2

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 9/2017CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 17%

Same area

Bottom 34%

City-wide

Bottom 6%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 292 Chalmers Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This one-and-a-half storey home, built in 1914, presents a straightforward opportunity in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood. Its key appeal lies in its position as an affordable entry point into the housing market, particularly for its land value. With 944 square feet of living space, a basement (unrenovated), and no garage, it is a modest and functional property. The lot size of 3,381 sqft is below average for the city but is more typical for the local area.

The home suits buyers looking for a low-cost foundation—whether that's a first-time purchaser comfortable with a project, an investor seeking a rental property with a manageable entry cost, or someone interested in the long-term land value. Its assessed and recent sale values are significantly below Winnipeg averages, which translates to lower property taxes and a lower financial barrier to entry. A thoughtful perspective is that this property represents a "blank canvas" on a established street; its value is less about its current state and more about the potential held in its lot and structure, appealing to those who see opportunity in fundamentals rather than finishings.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the true cost of entry here?
Beyond the sale price, the significantly below-average assessed value suggests ongoing property taxes will be comparatively low. However, buyers should budget for updates, as the home is older and the basement is unrenovated.

2. Is the lot size a disadvantage?
While the land is below the citywide average, it is closer to the norm for the Chalmers area. For many buyers, this is a typical urban lot, sufficient for a home and garden without extensive maintenance demands.

3. Who might this property not suit?
It is likely not a match for those seeking a move-in-ready home, significant modern space, or attached parking. The lack of a garage and the home's older age require a buyer comfortable with compromise or future investment.

4. How does the 1914 build year affect things?
The age is average for the neighbourhood, meaning services and trades in the area are familiar with homes of this era. While potential for character exists, it also implies that systems (like wiring or plumbing) may need inspection or updating.

5. What does the sale history indicate?
The home sold previously in 2017 for a price close to its current assessed value. This stability suggests it is viewed as a land-value property or a steady rental, rather than one subject to rapid market appreciation based on its existing structure.

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