Property score
36.2
Below average
Overall 36.2 · Smaller than most nearby homes
684 sqft (bottom 17%) · Built in 1914 (20 yrs older than avg)
Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~58.4k
Transit 86.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 3 schools, 1 park, and 1 place of worship nearby
Living Area
Below average
28% 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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36.2 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.
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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.
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Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
581 Jamison Avenue — 5 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 3 education (nearest 436 m), 1 parks (nearest 179 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 25% | Bottom 22% | Bottom 4% |
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 21% | Bottom 19% | Bottom 3% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 581 Jamison Avenue, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This is a compact, one-storey home built in 1914 on a standard city lot in the Chalmers neighbourhood. Its key characteristic is its affordability, reflected in a well-below-average assessed value for Winnipeg. The home offers basic living space (684 sqft), an unfinished basement, and no garage. Its lot size, while below average for the city, is typical for the immediate area.
The primary appeal lies in its position as a low-barrier entry point into the housing market. It suits buyers with a limited budget, such as first-time purchasers or investors looking for a straightforward rental property. Its unrenovated state presents a clear, if modest, blank canvas for someone willing to make incremental improvements over time. A less obvious perspective is its potential for downsizers seeking minimal upkeep or for use as a strategic land holding, given that the value is heavily weighted toward the lot in an established neighbourhood.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this a "tear-down" property?
Not necessarily. While the home is older and modest in size, it appears to be a functioning dwelling. Its value makes it viable as a live-in home for those comfortable with its scale and condition, though some buyers may see redevelopment as a long-term possibility.
2. What should I budget for beyond the purchase price?
Given the age and mention of an unrenovated basement, prospective buyers should prioritize inspections and budget for essential maintenance, potential updates to mechanical systems, and moisture management. The lack of a garage also means factoring in alternative parking or storage solutions.
3. How does the low assessed value impact property taxes?
A below-average assessed value typically results in below-average municipal property taxes, which is a tangible ongoing cost advantage for the owner.
4. What is the neighbourhood like?
Located in Chalmers, it's a mature, established area. The nearby properties listed show a mix of older homes like this one and newer constructions, indicating a neighbourhood in a gradual state of change.
5. Why have past sale prices been so low?
The historical sale prices align with the low assessed value, confirming the home's market position as an affordable, no-frills property. This price point reflects the home's smaller size, age, and condition rather than an isolated circumstance.
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