546 Ottawa Avenue

Chalmers, Winnipeg

Property score

37.1

Below average

Overall 37.1 · Smaller than most nearby homes

600 sqft (bottom 6%) · Built in 1914 (20 yrs older than avg)

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

Transit 80.0 · 3-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

37% 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)

Sold Count

1,193

Median price

206.3k

$/sqft

$226/sqft

Avg build year

1934

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Property score

37.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

21.0Low
Living Area600 sqft15Low
Year Built191416Low
Lot Size3,001 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
600 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 11%Same areaBottom 6%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Ottawa Avenue
#155 / 175
Bottom 11% · Avg 853 sqft
Same area · Chalmers
#2,654 / 2,815
Bottom 6% · Avg 953 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#192,753 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
162k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 27%Same areaBottom 24%CitywideBottom 4%
Same street · Ottawa Avenue
#128 / 175
Bottom 27% · Avg 207.6k
Same area · Chalmers
#2,126 / 2,815
Bottom 24% · Avg 210.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#186,540 / 194,458
Bottom 4% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1914
0255075100
Same streetBottom 22%Same areaBottom 47%CitywideBottom 11%

Lot Size

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

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

546 Ottawa Avenue — 9 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 6 education (nearest 318 m), 1 shopping (nearest 493 m), 1 parks (nearest 308 m).

Search radius
🏫Education6
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks1
Worship1

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 7/2019CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 28%

Same area

Bottom 28%

City-wide

Bottom 5%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 546 Ottawa Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This is a compact, one-storey home on a standard city lot at 546 Ottawa Avenue in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood. Built in 1914, its key characteristic is its modest 600 sqft living area, which is notably smaller than most homes in the area and city. The property includes a detached garage and a basement that is present but not renovated. Its appeal lies primarily in its land value and location, offering an entry point into the housing market. The very low assessed value reflects its size and condition, suggesting it's a candidate for a full renovation or a land play.

It would best suit a specific type of buyer: a hands-on investor or renovator looking for a project, or a very budget-conscious first-time buyer willing to live modestly while building equity. Its smaller scale could also appeal to someone seeking minimal upkeep. A less obvious perspective is its potential as a long-term hold; the lot itself, in a stable neighbourhood, may appreciate in value independent of the current structure.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does "below average" for living area really mean?
At 600 sqft, this home's living space is significantly smaller than most. For comparison, average homes in Chalmers are about 950 sqft, and city-wide averages are over 1,300 sqft. This indicates a very compact layout.

2. Is the basement usable?
The listing confirms a basement exists but specifies it is "not renovated." Buyers should anticipate it being in original or unfinished condition, likely requiring significant work to become a comfortable living space.

3. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city average?
The assessed value of $16,200 is a municipal assessment for tax purposes, not a market price. It is very low because it reflects the home's small size, age, and likely the need for substantial updates, not the potential market value after improvements.

4. Who would this property not suit?
It would not suit buyers looking for a move-in ready home, those needing multiple bedrooms or ample space, or anyone uncomfortable with taking on a renovation project. The data clearly shows this is a property requiring vision and investment.

5. What does the land size offer?
The lot is approximately 3,001 sqft, which is a standard city lot for the area. This provides good outdoor space and potential for additions, landscaping, or gardening, which is a key asset given the home's small footprint.

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