391 Harbison Avenue W

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

33.2

Below average

Overall 33.2 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes

570 sqft (bottom 3%) · Built in 1907 (27 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~68.5k

Transit 94.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, and 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

40% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

27 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 69%Tagalog · 13%

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

33.2 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

12.6Low
Living Area570 sqft8Low
Year Built190710Low
Lot Size2,316 sqft18Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity61Fair

Community Score

64.0Fair
Household Income70Good
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress74Good
Core Housing Need76Good
Employment Health52Fair

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: #46110935

Community deep dive

$69K

Median household income

$71K

Average household income

12%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.7

P90 / P10 ratio

25%

Single-person households

25%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)540
Labour force participation rate67%
Median age36.8
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate20%
Population density5400 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)12%
Single-person households25%
Couple families with children25%
Median household income (2020)$69K

Housing

Renter households23%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$180K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)30%
Visible minority41%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)20%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 69%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 12%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
570 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 1%Same areaBottom 3%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Harbison Avenue W
#438 / 444
Bottom 1% · Avg 908 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#2,729 / 2,815
Bottom 3% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#193,630 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
125k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 4%Same areaBottom 2%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Harbison Avenue W
#427 / 444
Bottom 4% · Avg 204.9k
Same area · Chalmers
#2,749 / 2,815
Bottom 2% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#191,687 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

below average
1907
0255075100
Same streetBottom 3%Same areaBottom 11%CitywideBottom 4%

Lot Size

around average
2,316 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 33%Same areaBottom 12%CitywideBottom 2%

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

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

391 Harbison Avenue W — 3 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 311 m), 2 parks (nearest 211 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🌳Parks2

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 3/2016CA$50k–100k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 2%

Same area

Bottom 2%

City-wide

Bottom 1%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 391 Harbison Avenue W, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This one-storey home on Harbison Avenue W is defined by its practicality and potential. Built in 1907, it sits on a modest 2,316 sqft lot and features 570 sqft of living space with an unrenovated basement and a detached garage. Its key appeal lies in its position as an accessible entry point into the Winnipeg market, underscored by a very low assessed value. The property is notably smaller and older than most homes on its street, in the Chalmers neighbourhood, and across the city.

This home would suit a specific type of buyer: an investor looking for a straightforward rental property, a hands-on individual seeking an affordable renovation project, or a minimalist first-time buyer prioritizing low carrying costs over space. Its value is not in its current condition or size, but in the opportunity it represents—a chance to own a detached home with land in the city for a minimal financial outlay. A thoughtful perspective is that its low property taxes, resulting from the low assessment, could free up budget for gradual improvements or simply make for exceptionally affordable living.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the citywide average?
The assessed value reflects the home's very small size (570 sqft), its age (built in 1907), and the fact that the basement is unrenovated. It is assessed based on its current state as a modest, older property.

2. What does "below average" in the rankings mean for a buyer?
For key metrics like living area and year built, this property ranks in the bottom percentiles compared to peers. This isn't necessarily negative; it simply confirms the home is smaller and older than most, which is directly reflected in its price and represents its value proposition as an affordable option.

3. Is the land size a positive aspect?
At 2,316 sqft, the lot is closer to the average for the street than the home itself is. It provides a decent outdoor space for a home of this size and is a tangible asset, offering more potential than a condominium for the same price point.

4. Who might this property not be suitable for?
It would likely not suit a family needing multiple bedrooms, anyone looking for a move-in-ready home without renovation work, or a buyer who prioritizes modern amenities and ample living space.

5. The home sold for $9,300 in 2016. What does that indicate?
This historical sale price, well below typical market values, strongly suggests the property was in need of significant updates or was purchased for land value at that time. It highlights the property's long-standing status as a value-based opportunity rather than a premium home.

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