Property score
46.5
Below average
Overall 46.5 · Compared with neighbourhood average
932 sqft (top 46%) · Built in 1913 (21 yrs older than avg)
Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~65.5k
Transit 76.0 · 5-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 schools, 1 park, and 1 place of worship nearby
Living Area
Near average
2% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Below average
21 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 78%Tagalog · 8%
Past 10 years Chalmers sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
1,193
206.3k
$226/sqft
1934
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46.5 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: #46110895
$66K
Median household income
$78K
Average household income
14%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.2
Income inequality (Gini)
3.0
P90 / P10 ratio
29%
Single-person households
21%
Families with children
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
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
359 Bowman Avenue — 4 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 2 education (nearest 441 m), 1 parks (nearest 492 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 5% | Bottom 4% | Bottom 1% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Property Overview: 359 Bowman Avenue, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This home is a classic one-and-a-half storey character property built in 1913, situated on a standard city lot in the Chalmers neighbourhood. Its primary appeal lies in its position as an affordable, no-frills entry point into homeownership. With 932 square feet of living space, it offers compact and manageable proportions. The home lacks a basement, pool, and garage, which simplifies maintenance but requires consideration for storage and utilities.
The property’s standout feature is its value. Its assessed value is significantly below averages for the street, neighbourhood, and city-wide, suggesting a lower property tax burden and an accessible price point. This makes it particularly suited for first-time buyers, investors looking for a rental property, or those seeking a minimalist lifestyle without a large mortgage. Its average rankings for lot size and living area on its own street indicate it fits the local scale, offering a sense of community consistency rather than standing out.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does "no basement" practically mean for living here?
Utilities like the furnace and water heater will be on the main floor, consuming living space. There will be no traditional basement storage or potential for a below-ground rec room, so creative storage solutions or a shed will be necessary.
2. The assessed value is very low compared to recent sale prices in the area. Why?
The current assessed value is likely based on older market data and the property’s specific characteristics (age, size, lack of basement). It indicates a potentially lower annual property tax, but the actual sale price will be determined by the current market and buyer demand.
3. Who would this property NOT be well-suited for?
It would be a challenging fit for families needing multiple bedrooms or bathrooms, anyone requiring significant storage or workshop space, or buyers unwilling to take on a home of this age that may need updates to mechanical systems or insulation.
4. The home is over 110 years old. What should I prioritize in an inspection?
Beyond the standard inspection, focus on the foundational integrity, the condition of the main-floor plumbing and electrical systems (as there's no basement for easy access), and the roof structure, especially on the older half-storey section.
5. How does the lack of a garage affect resale in this area?
Given that many comparable homes on the street also appear to lack garages (based on the "Garage: None" specification), it is a common feature of the immediate block and may be less of a disadvantage here than in other neighbourhoods. On-street parking is likely the norm.
