Property score
37.1
Below average
Overall 37.1 · Smaller than most nearby homes
630 sqft (bottom 9%) · Built in 1914 (20 yrs older than avg)
Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~58.4k
Transit 80.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 6 schools, 1 shop, 1 park, and 1 place of worship nearby
Living Area
Below average
34% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Near average
20 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 75%Tagalog · 6%
Past 10 years Chalmers sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
1,193
206.3k
$226/sqft
1934
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37.1 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
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.
Sales-to-New-Listings
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
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.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110934
$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
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
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.
Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
522 Ottawa Avenue — 9 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 6 education (nearest 269 m), 1 shopping (nearest 474 m), 1 parks (nearest 336 m).
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%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 3% | Bottom 5% | Bottom 1% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 522 Ottawa Avenue, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This is a classic one-storey home built in 1914, situated on a standard 3,001 sqft lot in the Chalmers neighbourhood. Its key appeal lies in its position as an affordable entry point into the Winnipeg market, reflected in its low assessed value. The home is notably compact, with 630 sqft of living space, and features an unrenovated basement and no garage.
The property would suit a specific type of buyer: first-time purchasers or investors looking for a low-cost footprint with land value. Its smaller size and unrenovated state make it a candidate for a live-in renovation project or a hold for land value. A thoughtful perspective is that, while the home ranks below average in size and assessed value citywide, it is much more typical for its immediate Ottawa Avenue street and Chalmers area, suggesting it fits the local context rather than standing out as an anomaly. The appeal is grounded in practicality and potential, not in immediate move-in readiness or premium features.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the "below average" ranking for assessed value mean?
It indicates the municipal property assessment is significantly lower than the Winnipeg average. This typically results in lower property taxes, which is a financial advantage, but it also reflects the home's modest size, age, and condition compared to the broader city.
2. Is the lot size a positive aspect?
For the area, yes. The land is around the average size for both Ottawa Avenue and Chalmers, providing a standard outdoor space for the neighbourhood. It's not an exceptionally large lot, but it is not undersized for its location.
3. Who would this home not be suitable for?
It would likely not suit buyers seeking a turn-key property, those who need multiple bedrooms or ample living space, or anyone requiring garage parking. The unrenovated basement also means no finished additional living area.
4. The home sold for $110k in 2020. How is that relevant today?
That sale price provides historical context, showing it has been an affordable entry point. It does not dictate current market value, but it highlights the property's position in the lower-price segment of the market.
5. What is the main takeaway from the comparison data?
The data consistently shows this is a modest, older home that is very typical for its specific street and neighbourhood in terms of lot size and age, but smaller and more affordable than the Winnipeg average. Its value is primarily location-based and as a foundation for future investment.
