1033 Dorchester Avenue

Crescentwood, Winnipeg

Property score

72.9

Good

Overall 72.9 · Smaller than most nearby homes

1,570 sqft (bottom 25%) · Built in 1913 (13 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~120k

Transit 92.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 5 nearby routes · Within 500m: 5 dining spots, 2 schools, 3 healthcare facilitys, and 1 park nearby

Living Area

Below average

33% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

13 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 89%French · 2%

Past 10 years Crescentwood sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

260

Median price

435k

$/sqft

$190/sqft

Avg build year

1926

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Property score

72.9 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

59.7Fair
Living Area79
1,570 sqftGood
Year Built16
1913Low
Lot Size38
3,031 sqftLow
Neighbourhood Sales Activity67
Good

Community Score

92.8Excellent
Household Income91
Excellent
Education Level100
Excellent
Housing Stress83
Excellent
Core Housing Need100
Excellent
Employment Health90
Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

Crescentwood

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “crescentwood” (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: #46110387

Community deep dive

$120K

Median household income

$152K

Average household income

3%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.9

P90 / P10 ratio

21%

Single-person households

34%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)509
Labour force participation rate79%
Median age41.6
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate4%
Population density3181 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)3%
Single-person households21%
Couple families with children34%
Median household income (2020)$120K

Housing

Renter households8%
Condominium dwellings17%
Median dwelling value (owners)$400K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)8%
Visible minority7%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)61%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 89%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 1%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,570 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 34%Same areaBottom 25%CitywideTop 27%
Same street · Dorchester Avenue
#117 / 178
Bottom 34% · Avg 1,909 sqft
Same area · Crescentwood
#605 / 802
Bottom 25% · Avg 2,353 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#52,141 / 194,458
Top 27% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
330k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 8%Same areaBottom 5%CitywideBottom 39%
Same street · Dorchester Avenue
#164 / 178
Bottom 8% · Avg 441.1k
Same area · Crescentwood
#759 / 802
Bottom 5% · Avg 590.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#118,620 / 194,458
Bottom 39% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1913
0255075100
Same streetTop 43%Same areaTop 49%CitywideBottom 10%

Lot Size

below average
3,031 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 10%Same areaBottom 3%CitywideBottom 12%

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

1033 Dorchester Avenue — 13 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 5 dining (nearest 216 m), 2 education (nearest 98 m), 3 healthcare (nearest 339 m).

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🍽️Dining5
🏫Education2
🏥Healthcare3
🌳Parks1
Worship2

Crime & Safety

Crescentwood · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

23

2026

vs. city avg

-22%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-90%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

87%

Sales History

Sold 9/2016CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 1%

Same area

Bottom 1%

City-wide

Bottom 24%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 1033 Dorchester Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview & Appeal

This 1913 two-and-a-half storey home in Crescentwood offers a blend of historic charm and modern updates on a generous lot. Its key appeal lies in its established, high-ranking neighbourhood and a recently renovated basement, adding valuable finished space to the 1,570 sqft living area. The property sits on a lot that is larger than most in Winnipeg, providing rare outdoor space for the area. It would particularly suit buyers looking for a character home in one of the city's most desirable neighbourhoods, who are willing to embrace the upkeep of a century-old structure but appreciate some modernized elements. A thoughtful perspective is that while the home itself is of average size for the street, the significant lot size offers future potential for expansion or landscaping that many newer properties in the area cannot match. Its recent sale history suggests it has been seen as a solid investment within the crescentwood community.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the "renovated basement" likely include?
While specifics aren't listed, a renovated basement in a home of this era typically means it has been finished into a livable space, possibly with proper flooring, walls, and ceilings. It's important to verify the quality of the renovation, the ceiling height, and whether any moisture issues common in older foundations have been addressed.

2. How does the lack of a garage affect daily life and value here?
Many character homes in central neighbourhoods like Crescentwood lack garages. While off-street parking may be available, buyers should anticipate street parking. This can be a trade-off for the location and lot size, and the value impact is often mitigated by the neighbourhood's overall desirability.

3. The home is over 110 years old. What should I be prepared for?
Owning a historic home requires a mindset for maintenance. Prospective buyers should budget for potential updates to original systems like plumbing or wiring, and consider a thorough inspection focusing on the foundation, roof, and insulation to understand the home's true condition.

4. The assessed value is lower than the last sale price. What does this mean?
Municipal assessed value is for tax purposes and often lags behind the market. The fact that it sold for significantly more than its current assessment suggests the market values the property's location, lot, and condition more highly than the tax roll indicates, which is common in sought-after areas.

5. The living area is noted as "average" for the street, but the lot is large. How does this balance out?
This configuration is typical of older neighbourhoods: the house footprint is modest, leaving considerable yard space. This is a major benefit for privacy, gardening, or outdoor living, and it's a feature that is increasingly rare and valuable in mature, central communities.