381 Bowman Avenue

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

36.7

Below average

Overall 36.7 · Smaller than most nearby homes

620 sqft (bottom 8%) · Built in 1913 (21 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~65.5k

Transit 86.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 5 schools, 1 park, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Below average

35% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Taon ng Paggawa

Below average

21 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 78%Tagalog · 8%

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

36.7 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

19.5Low
Living Area15
620 sqftLow
Taon ng Paggawa16
1913Low
Lupa28
2,640 sqftLow
Neighbourhood Sales Activity61
Fair

Community Score

62.6Fair
Household Income68
Good
Education Level34
Low
Housing Stress74
Good
Core Housing Need76
Good
Employment Health68
Good

Istatistika ng benta ng komunidad

Chalmers

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “chalmers” (Detached na bahay (hindi 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: #46110895

Community deep dive

$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

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)712
Labour force participation rate69%
Median age38.0
Avg household size2.4
Unemployment rate13%
Population density5476 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)14%
Single-person households29%
Couple families with children21%
Median household income (2020)$66K

Housing

Renter households22%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$200K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)20%
Visible minority30%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)17%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 77%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 7%

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

Mga ranggo

Living Area

mas mababa sa average
620 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 12%Same areaBottom 8%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Bowman Avenue
#191 / 217
Bottom 12% · Avg 897 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#2,599 / 2,815
Bottom 8% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#192,256 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Assessed Value

karaniwan
158k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 31%Same areaBottom 21%CitywideBottom 4%
Same street · Bowman Avenue
#150 / 217
Bottom 31% · Avg 205.1k
Same area · Chalmers
#2,210 / 2,815
Bottom 21% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#187,223 / 194,458
Bottom 4% · Avg 390.1k

Taon ng Paggawa

karaniwan
1913
0255075100
Same streetBottom 41%Same areaBottom 33%CitywideBottom 10%

Lupa

karaniwan
2,640 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 40%Same areaBottom 26%CitywideBottom 7%

To see this property on a map next to nearby houses—and compare year built, living area, assessed value, and lot size in detail—open the neighbourhood analysis page.

Transit & Walkability

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Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

381 Bowman Avenue — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 5 education (nearest 445 m), 1 parks (nearest 488 m).

Search radius
🏫Education5
🌳Parks1
Worship1

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%

Kasaysayan ng Benta

Naibenta 1/2023CA$150k–200k
Presyo ng benta

Parehong kalye

Bottom 18%

Parehong lugar

Bottom 22%

Buong lungsod

Bottom 4%

Related homes

Mga tampok at karaniwang tanong: 381 Bowman Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This one-storey home at 381 Bowman Avenue in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood presents a specific and straightforward opportunity. Built in 1913, it sits on a 2,640 sqft lot with a modest 620 sqft living area and a detached garage. The home has a basement, but it is not renovated. Key metrics show its lot size is above average for its immediate street, while the living area is notably compact compared to most local and city-wide benchmarks. Its most recent sale was in January 2023.

Key Characteristics & Appeal

The primary appeal of this property lies in its land and location, rather than the existing house. The lot is larger than many on the same street, offering valuable outdoor space or future expansion potential in a settled neighbourhood. With a very modest assessed value and sale price, it represents one of the most accessible entry points into homeownership in Winnipeg. This is not a move-in-ready dream home; it’s a pragmatic base for a specific buyer.

It would best suit a hands-on buyer looking for a long-term project, such as a first-time purchaser with renovation skills or an investor planning a gradual overhaul. Its low financial barrier makes it a candidate for a "land value" purchase, where the existing structure is maintained affordably while equity builds, or eventually replaced. It’s less suited for those needing immediate, modern living space or who are unwilling to undertake updates.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the true condition of the house?
The listing explicitly notes the basement is "not renovated," which often signals it may require significant work. Given the age (1913) and compact living area, prospective buyers should budget for thorough inspection, focusing on foundational, electrical, and plumbing systems common in century-old homes.

2. Why is the living area so much smaller than average?
At 620 sqft, the home is significantly smaller than most in the area. This reflects its older design and suggests a layout with fewer rooms. It highlights that the property's value is disproportionately tied to its lot rather than its interior square footage.

3. Is the lot large enough to consider building a new home?
At 2,640 sqft, the lot is a good size for the street. While subdividing is unlikely, the lot could potentially accommodate an addition or a full rebuild, subject to City of Winnipeg zoning bylaws and setback requirements. This is a key question for a buyer viewing this as a long-term redevelopment project.

4. How does the assessed value compare to the sale price?
The assessed value is $15.80k, and it last sold for $15.30k in early 2023. This close alignment is uncommon in hotter markets and indicates the market price is closely tied to its official valuation, not speculative potential. Taxes would be correspondingly low.

5. What is the neighbourhood like for investment or living?
Chalmers is an established neighbourhood. The "for reference" comparable sale at 396 Bowman Avenue (a larger home on the same street) had an assessed value of $21.30k, suggesting a stable, low-value market. It's a community where value accrues slowly, appealing to those seeking affordability over rapid appreciation.