461 Harbison Avenue W

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

41.3

Below average

Overall 41.3 · Smaller but newer than most nearby homes

715 sqft (bottom 22%) · Built in 1947 (13 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~58.4k

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

Living Area

Below average

25% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

13 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 75%Tagalog · 6%

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

41.3 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

28.0Low
Living Area715 sqft22Low
Year Built194730Low
Lot Size3,475 sqft38Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity61Fair

Community Score

61.3Fair
Household Income62Fair
Education Level34Low
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need76Good
Employment Health76Good

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: #46110934

Community deep dive

$58K

Median household income

$73K

Average household income

20%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.2

P90 / P10 ratio

39%

Single-person households

16%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)583
Labour force participation rate69%
Median age37.6
Avg household size2.2
Unemployment rate6%
Population density1325 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)20%
Single-person households39%
Couple families with children16%
Median household income (2020)$58K

Housing

Renter households20%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$214K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)28%
Visible minority34%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)15%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 75%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 5%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
715 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 20%Same areaBottom 22%CitywideBottom 4%
Same street · Harbison Avenue W
#356 / 444
Bottom 20% · Avg 908 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#2,194 / 2,815
Bottom 22% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#186,013 / 194,458
Bottom 4% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
204k
0255075100
Same streetTop 50%Same areaTop 49%CitywideBottom 9%
Same street · Harbison Avenue W
#223 / 444
Top 50% · Avg 204.9k
Same area · Chalmers
#1,369 / 2,815
Top 49% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#177,383 / 194,458
Bottom 9% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1947
0255075100
Same streetTop 35%Same areaTop 30%CitywideBottom 24%

Lot Size

around average
3,475 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 36%Same areaTop 32%CitywideBottom 19%

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

461 Harbison Avenue W — 6 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 357 m), 1 education (nearest 324 m), 4 parks (nearest 156 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education1
🌳Parks4

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 4/2019CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 7%

Same area

Bottom 7%

City-wide

Bottom 1%

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Highlights & common questions: 461 Harbison Avenue W, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 461 Harbison Avenue W

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This one-and-a-half storey home, built in 1947, presents a straightforward opportunity in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood. Its key characteristic is a clear value proposition centered on land and location rather than a large or modernized house. The lot size of 3,475 sq ft is notably above average for the immediate area, offering good outdoor space. The home itself is modest, with 715 sq ft of living space and an unrenovated basement, indicating it is best suited for a buyer comfortable with a project or seeking a functional, no-frills dwelling.

The appeal lies in its affordability and potential. It suits first-time buyers, investors, or downsizers looking for an entry point into the market with a manageable footprint. The detached garage adds practical value. A thoughtful perspective is that this property represents a "blank canvas" scenario—its value is significantly tied to the land and the owner's vision for updates or expansion, rather than pre-existing finishes. It’s a practical choice for someone whose priority is securing a lot in a settled neighbourhood without paying for premium renovations already completed by someone else.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the home move-in ready?
Based on the description of an unrenovated basement, buyers should anticipate a property that is functional but likely requires updates. It is best approached as a home that may need cosmetic or structural improvements.

2. What is the neighbourhood like?
The home is in Chalmers, a long-established Winnipeg neighbourhood. The provided data shows the home's metrics (like year built and lot size) are generally around average for this specific area, suggesting it's characteristic of the community's housing stock.

3. Why is the assessed value so different from the last sale price?
The assessed value is listed at $20,400, while the last recorded sale was in April 2019 for $11,900. This difference is not unusual and reflects market changes over time, different valuation purposes (tax assessment vs. market sale), and potential condition updates.

4. How does the living space compare to nearby homes?
At 715 sq ft, the living area is below the average for both Harbison Avenue and the broader Chalmers neighbourhood. This confirms the home is more compact, which is a key factor in its affordability.

5. What are the prospects for future value?
The value trajectory will likely depend more on the neighbourhood's overall movement and any investments made into the property itself. The above-average lot size for the street is a positive, long-term asset, as land is a finite resource.

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