412 Ottawa Avenue

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

32.7

Below average

Overall 32.7 · Smaller than most nearby homes

523 sqft (bottom 2%) · Built in 1922 (12 yrs older than avg)

Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~47.6k

Transit 80.0 · 5-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 7 schools, and 2 place of worships nearby

Living Area

Below average

45% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

12 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 69%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

32.7 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

17.6Low
Living Area523 sqft8Low
Year Built192220Low
Lot Size3,001 sqft38Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity61Fair

Community Score

55.4Fair
Household Income53Fair
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need76Good
Employment Health42Low

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: #46110893

Community deep dive

$48K

Median household income

$61K

Average household income

23%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.1

P90 / P10 ratio

54%

Single-person households

16%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)609
Labour force participation rate51%
Median age43.2
Avg household size2.0
Unemployment rate7%
Population density3205 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)23%
Single-person households54%
Couple families with children16%
Median household income (2020)$48K

Housing

Renter households53%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$200K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)24%
Visible minority29%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)23%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 68%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 7%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
523 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 3%Same areaBottom 2%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Ottawa Avenue
#170 / 175
Bottom 3% · Avg 853 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#2,767 / 2,815
Bottom 2% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#194,034 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
134k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 6%Same areaBottom 8%CitywideBottom 2%
Same street · Ottawa Avenue
#164 / 175
Bottom 6% · Avg 207.6k
Same area · Chalmers
#2,602 / 2,815
Bottom 8% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#190,702 / 194,458
Bottom 2% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1922
0255075100
Same streetBottom 35%Same areaTop 45%CitywideBottom 14%

Lot Size

around average
3,001 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 31%Same areaBottom 47%CitywideBottom 11%

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

412 Ottawa Avenue — 9 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 7 education (nearest 241 m).

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🏫Education7
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 4/2023CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 16%

Same area

Bottom 20%

City-wide

Bottom 3%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 412 Ottawa Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This one-storey home at 412 Ottawa Avenue in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood is a property defined by its land and potential. Built in 1922, its primary appeal lies in its 3,001 sqft lot, which is a generous size for the immediate area and street. The home itself is modest, with 523 sqft of living space and an unrenovated basement, placing it well below average in size compared to nearby homes. Its very low assessed and recent sale value reflects this compact footprint and the need for modernization.

The property suits a specific buyer: an investor, builder, or hands-on homeowner looking for a land opportunity or a straightforward renovation project in a mature neighbourhood. Its value is anchored in the lot, offering room for expansion, a garden, or future redevelopment. It’s not a move-in-ready home but a canvas, appealing to those whose vision or calculations go beyond the existing structure.

Key Questions & Considerations

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city-wide average?
The assessed value is primarily based on the existing structure's size, condition, and features. With very compact living space and an unrenovated state, the value is significantly lower than the Winnipeg average, which includes newer and larger homes. The lot size contributes value, but the current dwelling limits the overall assessment.

2. Is the small living area a major drawback?
It depends on your goals. For a single occupant or as a minimalist base, it may be sufficient. However, for most families, it is notably small. The significant lot size presents a clear opportunity to address this through a future addition, which is a key consideration for many buyers of this property.

3. What does the lot size ranking actually mean for me?
Ranking in the top 53% in Chalmers and 69% on Ottawa Avenue means the lot is larger than many in the local area. In a mature neighbourhood, this is a valuable asset, offering more outdoor space and flexibility than you might typically find on the street, which can be a long-term advantage.

4. The home sold recently in 2023. What should I take from that?
The recent sale indicates active interest in this type of property. It’s worth investigating what, if any, work was done since that purchase to understand its current state and potential motivation for the resale.

5. Are the nearby "For Reference" and "Worth Viewing" listings relevant comparisons?
They provide useful context. Listings like 374 Ottawa Avenue show a nearly identical assessed value and size, confirming the local market for such properties. The "Worth Viewing" listings, like 398 Jamison Avenue, highlight the dramatic value increase that comes with new construction or full renovation in the same neighbourhood, illustrating the potential upside.

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