294 Chalmers Avenue

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

46.1

Below average

Overall 46.1 · Compared with neighbourhood average

828 sqft (bottom 40%) · Built in 1923 (11 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

13% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

11 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

46.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

32.0Low
Living Area828 sqft32Low
Year Built192320Low
Lot Size3,380 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
828 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 25%Same areaBottom 40%CitywideBottom 11%
Same street · Chalmers Avenue
#174 / 232
Bottom 25% · Avg 981 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#1,695 / 2,815
Bottom 40% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#173,363 / 194,458
Bottom 11% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
218k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 48%Same areaTop 41%CitywideBottom 11%
Same street · Chalmers Avenue
#121 / 232
Bottom 48% · Avg 224.9k
Same area · Chalmers
#1,151 / 2,815
Top 41% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#173,200 / 194,458
Bottom 11% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1923
0255075100
Same streetBottom 39%Same areaTop 44%CitywideBottom 14%

Lot Size

around average
3,380 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 14%Same areaTop 38%CitywideBottom 18%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

294 Chalmers Avenue — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 328 m), 1 education (nearest 393 m), 3 parks (nearest 372 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 6/2020CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 26%

Same area

Bottom 40%

City-wide

Bottom 8%

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Highlights & common questions: 294 Chalmers Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This 1923 one-storey home at 294 Chalmers Avenue presents a compact, renovated character home on a standard city lot. Its key appeal lies in its balance of historic charm and modern practicality, featuring a renovated basement that adds functional space to the 828 sqft main floor. The lot size of 3,380 sqft is typical for the immediate street and Chalmers neighbourhood, offering manageable outdoor space without excessive upkeep.

The home suits first-time buyers or downsizers looking for an affordable, low-maintenance entry into a mature Winnipeg neighbourhood. Its below-average living area compared to the city makes it efficient and cost-effective to heat and maintain, a practical choice for those prioritizing simplicity. The 2020 sale price of $180k was below the Winnipeg average, suggesting a value-oriented opportunity in a neighbourhood where property values are generally stable and around the area average. A thoughtful perspective is that while the home ranks below average in size city-wide, it aligns closely with the neighbourhood's typical offerings, representing a classic, no-frills Winnipeg housing stock rather than an outlier.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is the renovated basement a legal suite?
The listing notes a renovated basement but does not specify it as a legal secondary suite. Buyers should verify its permitted use with the city if considering rental income.

How does the assessed value relate to market price?
The assessed value is for taxation purposes and is significantly lower than market value. The 2020 sale at $180k is a more current indicator, though market conditions have likely changed since.

What does "below average" for land area on the street mean?
The lot is smaller than many on Chalmers Avenue itself, but is very close to the average for the broader Chalmers neighbourhood. This means you get a typical neighbourhood yard, but your immediate street has some larger properties.

Is a home from 1923 a concern?
While the home is over 100 years old, its assessed value is around the neighbourhood average, suggesting it is not considered disproportionately outdated. A thorough inspection is crucial to understand the condition of original elements like wiring and plumbing alongside the renovations.

Who maintains the frontage if there's no garage?
Without a garage, driveway maintenance (like snow clearing) would be the homeowner's responsibility. The property appears to have only street parking, which is common for older homes in the area.

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