959 Dorchester Avenue

Crescentwood, Winnipeg

Property score

77.5

Good

Overall 77.5 · Larger than most nearby homes

2,754 sqft (top 30%) · Built in 1912 (14 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~75k

Transit 92.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 5 nearby routes · Within 500m: 8 dining spots, 2 schools, 4 healthcare facilitys, and 1 park nearby

Living Area

Above average

17% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

14 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 86%French · 1%

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

77.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

77.5Good
Living Area2,754 sqft98Excellent
Year Built191216Low
Lot Size6,046 sqft81Excellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity67Good

Community Score

77.6Good
Household Income75Good
Education Level100Excellent
Housing Stress42Low
Core Housing Need63Fair
Employment Health96Excellent

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: #46110390

Community deep dive

$75K

Median household income

$92K

Average household income

10%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.9

P90 / P10 ratio

44%

Single-person households

12%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)514
Labour force participation rate84%
Median age35.6
Avg household size1.9
Unemployment rate6%
Population density4672 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)10%
Single-person households44%
Couple families with children12%
Median household income (2020)$75K

Housing

Renter households56%
Condominium dwellings21%
Median dwelling value (owners)$552K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)10%
Visible minority12%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)66%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 86%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 0%

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

Rankings

Living Area

Elite
2,754 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 9%Same areaTop 30%CitywideTop 2%
Same street · Dorchester Avenue
#16 / 178
Top 9% · Avg 1,909 sqft
Same area · Crescentwood
#243 / 802
Top 30% · Avg 2,353 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#3,179 / 194,458
Top 2% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
607k
0255075100
Same streetTop 6%Same areaTop 36%CitywideTop 7%
Same street · Dorchester Avenue
#11 / 178
Top 6% · Avg 441.1k
Same area · Crescentwood
#289 / 802
Top 36% · Avg 590.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#14,482 / 194,458
Top 7% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1912
0255075100
Same streetBottom 46%Same areaBottom 39%CitywideBottom 8%

Lot Size

above average
6,046 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 13%Same areaBottom 43%CitywideTop 30%

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

959 Dorchester Avenue — 17 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 8 dining (nearest 171 m), 2 education (nearest 264 m), 4 healthcare (nearest 203 m).

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🍽️Dining8
🏫Education2
🏥Healthcare4
🌳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 3/2024CA$550k–600k
Sold price

Same street

Top 6%

Same area

Top 31%

City-wide

Top 8%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 959 Dorchester Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This 2,754 sqft, two-and-a-half storey home on a 6,046 sqft lot in Crescentwood offers a blend of historic character and above-average space. Built in 1912, its key appeal lies in its generous proportions and prime location. The home features a renovated basement and an attached garage. Its living area ranks in the top 9% on its street and top 2% city-wide, indicating a truly spacious interior relative to most Winnipeg homes. While the assessed value is strong for the street, it sits around the neighborhood average, which could present value in a sought-after area. The property suits buyers looking for a substantial, classic home in an established neighborhood, who appreciate space over new construction and are prepared for the upkeep of a century-old property. A thoughtful perspective is that its "around average" standing within Crescentwood itself suggests it fits seamlessly into the fabric of this desirable area, rather than being an outlier.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the home's size compare practically?
At 2,754 sqft, the living space is significantly larger than the average Winnipeg home (top 2% city-wide) and above average for both the street and Crescentwood, indicating ample room for a family, home offices, or entertaining.

2. What does the assessed value tell us?
The $60.70k assessment is above average for the street and city, but around the middle range for Crescentwood specifically. This can suggest the home is fairly valued within its premium neighborhood context, not over-assessed relative to its immediate peers.

3. Is the older year of build a concern?
Built in 1912, the home is typical for its historic neighborhood. While it may require diligent maintenance and potential updates, it is not an anomaly for the area. Buyers should prioritize a thorough inspection to understand the condition of major systems.

4. How does the lot size impact the property?
The lot is over 6,000 sqft, which is above average for the street and city. In Crescentwood, it's closer to the neighborhood average, meaning it offers generous outdoor space that is consistent with the area's character, not an exceptionally large yard.

5. What can we infer from the recent sale?
The home sold for $590k in March 2024. This sale price ranked in the top 6% for the street, confirming strong buyer demand for this specific property and providing a clear, recent market-value benchmark.

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