430 Larsen Avenue

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

35.7

Below average

Overall 35.7 · Smaller than most nearby homes

593 sqft (bottom 4%) · Built in 1915 (19 yrs older than avg)

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

Transit 86.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, and 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

38% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

19 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

35.7 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

16.8Low
Living Area593 sqft8Low
Year Built191516Low
Lot Size3,298 sqft38Low
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
593 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 4%Same areaBottom 4%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Larsen Avenue
#195 / 203
Bottom 4% · Avg 937 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#2,690 / 2,815
Bottom 4% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#193,233 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
139k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 11%Same areaBottom 11%CitywideBottom 2%
Same street · Larsen Avenue
#180 / 203
Bottom 11% · Avg 201.9k
Same area · Chalmers
#2,505 / 2,815
Bottom 11% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#190,055 / 194,458
Bottom 2% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1915
0255075100
Same streetTop 46%Same areaBottom 48%CitywideBottom 11%

Lot Size

around average
3,298 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 36%Same areaTop 41%CitywideBottom 16%

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

430 Larsen Avenue — 3 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 365 m), 2 parks (nearest 282 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 7/2024CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 2%

Same area

Bottom 6%

City-wide

Bottom 1%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 430 Larsen Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 430 Larsen Avenue, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a modest, one-storey home built in 1915 on a standard city lot in the Chalmers neighbourhood. Its key characteristic is its scale: with a living area of just under 600 square feet, it is a notably compact property, ranking in the bottom 4% for size both on its street and citywide. The lot size is typical for the area, and the home lacks a basement, garage, or pool.

The primary appeal lies in its affordability and land value. It sold recently for $11,500, a figure significantly below assessed values for comparable homes in the area and the wider city. This presents a low-barrier entry point into the Winnipeg market. It would suit a very specific type of buyer: an investor looking for a land-value play or a redevelopment opportunity, or a hands-on individual seeking an ultra-affordable project home. It is not suited for those needing move-in-ready space or conventional family living, but rather for those who see potential in the lot itself or are prepared for a substantial renovation or rebuild.

A less obvious perspective is that its consistent, low assessed value across similar properties in the area suggests this is not an outlier but part of a recognized segment of the market—homes valued primarily for their land. Its recent sale also indicates it’s a transactable property at this price point, which can be rare for such entry-level listings.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this a liveable house?
Based on the listed details (593 sq ft, no basement, built in 1915), it is likely a very basic dwelling or may require significant work. Prospective buyers should assume a thorough inspection is essential to determine livability.

2. Why is the sale price so much lower than the average Winnipeg home?
The price reflects the home's very small size, age, and likely condition. It is priced for its land value and redevelopment potential rather than as a standard family home.

3. What can I build on this lot?
The lot is a standard urban size (approx. 3,300 sq ft). Any new build or major addition would need to comply with City of Winnipeg zoning bylaws for the Chalmers neighbourhood, including rules on setbacks, height, and floor-area ratio.

4. How do the property taxes work with such a low assessed value?
The municipal assessed value is $13,900. Property taxes would be calculated based on this low assessment, which is a potential ongoing cost advantage compared to larger homes.

5. Are there other similar properties nearby?
The listing references nearby homes on Larsen Avenue with similar low assessed values (e.g., 434 Harbison Ave W at $13.90k), indicating this is a pocket of the neighbourhood with comparable valuation characteristics.

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