Property score
52.6
Fair
Overall 52.6 · Larger than most nearby homes
1,180 sqft (top 17%) · Built in 1914 (20 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, and 1 place of worship nearby
Living Area
Above average
24% larger than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Near average
20 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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52.6 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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Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
296 Bowman Avenue — 2 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 1 parks (nearest 328 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 | Top 43% | Top 41% | Bottom 13% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 296 Bowman Avenue, Winnipeg
Key Characteristics & Buyer Appeal
This one-and-a-half storey home, built in 1914, presents a classic opportunity in the Chalmers neighbourhood. Its primary appeal lies in a combination of above-average space and a manageable scale. With 1,180 sqft of living area, the home is notably larger than many comparable houses on its street and in the immediate area, offering more room than typical for its style. It sits on a 4,028 sqft lot, which is also generous for the local context, providing valuable outdoor space in a well-established community.
The home suits practical buyers looking for a solid foundation. It’s ideal for a first-time homeowner comfortable with a property that has an unrenovated basement, or for an investor seeking a character home with clear, incremental value-add potential. The detached garage adds functional utility. A thoughtful perspective is that its "above average" size locally, paired with a very modest assessed value, suggests a property where the intrinsic value may lie more in its physical footprint and lot than in its current finishes. It appeals to those who see potential in the structure and land themselves, rather than a move-in-ready showcase.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does "one-and-a-half storey" typically mean for this era of home?
It usually indicates a home with a full main floor and a second floor under sloping roof lines, often featuring cozy bedrooms with dormer windows. This style is common in Winnipeg’s early 20th-century neighbourhoods.
2. The assessed value seems low. What does this indicate?
Municipal assessed value for tax purposes is often lower than market value and is based on mass appraisal techniques. A low assessment relative to its last sale price can be influenced by many factors, including the home’s condition and specific market trends, and should be verified with a current market evaluation.
3. How significant is the lot size?
At over 4,000 sqft, the lot is a key feature. It’s substantially larger than the average lot in both Chalmers and on Bowman Avenue itself, offering more privacy, yard space, and future potential than many neighbouring properties.
4. The home sold in 2017. What can that past price tell me?
The 2017 sale price provides historical context, but it is not a direct indicator of current value. The Winnipeg market has seen shifts since then. This figure is best used as a reference point for understanding the property’s history, not for estimating its present worth.
5. What is the implication of an unrenovated basement?
This means the basement is in original or functional condition but hasn’t been modernized. It offers usable space for storage, laundry, or mechanicals, but any finishing or significant upgrades would be the responsibility of the new owner, representing both a project and an opportunity to customize.
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