197 Ravensden Drive

Dakota Crossing, Winnipeg

92.5

Excellent

Overall 92.5

Larger and newer than most nearby homes

2,141 sqft (top 7%)

Built in 2016 (19 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~148k

Transit 70.0

5-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes

Living Area

Above average

44% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

19 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 61%French · 7%

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

Sold Count

973

Median price

465k

$/sqft

$394/sqft

Avg build year

1997

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Property score

92.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

92.4Excellent
Living Area2,141 sqft94Excellent
Year Built201697Excellent
Lot Size6,552 sqft85Excellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity78Good

Community Score

92.6Excellent
Household Income93Excellent
Education Level91Excellent
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health96Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

Dakota Crossing

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “dakota crossing” (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: #46111199

Community deep dive

$148K

Median household income

$154K

Average household income

3%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.7

P90 / P10 ratio

8%

Single-person households

61%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)2,280
Labour force participation rate80%
Median age35.2
Avg household size3.4
Unemployment rate4%
Population density3507 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)3%
Single-person households8%
Couple families with children61%
Median household income (2020)$148K

Housing

Renter households2%
Condominium dwellings8%
Median dwelling value (owners)$500K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)26%
Visible minority40%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)53%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 60%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 7%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
2,141 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 14%Same areaTop 7%CitywideTop 8%
Same street · Ravensden Drive
#11 / 79
Top 14% · Avg 1,682 sqft
Same area · Dakota Crossing
#215 / 3,075
Top 7% · Avg 1,483 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#14,889 / 194,458
Top 8% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

Elite
611k
0255075100
Same streetTop 10%Same areaTop 5%CitywideTop 7%
Same street · Ravensden Drive
#8 / 79
Top 10% · Avg 540.7k
Same area · Dakota Crossing
#162 / 3,075
Top 5% · Avg 485.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#13,992 / 194,458
Top 7% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

Elite
2016
0255075100
Same streetTop 43%Same areaTop 4%CitywideTop 6%

Lot Size

above average
6,552 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 32%Same areaTop 14%CitywideTop 22%

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

Search radius
No data within 500 m.

Crime & Safety

Dakota Crossing · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

9

2026

vs. city avg

-69%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-96%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

44%

Sales History

Sold 7/2019CA$500k–550k
Sold price

Same street

Top 20%

Same area

Top 22%

City-wide

Top 15%
Sold 5/2016CA$400k–450k
Sold price

Same street

Top 43%

Same area

Top 49%

City-wide

Top 27%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 197 Ravensden Drive, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This two-storey home at 197 Ravensden Drive in Winnipeg's Dakota Crossing neighborhood presents a compelling blend of space, modernity, and established value. Built in 2016, it offers over 2,140 square feet of living space, which places it comfortably above average for its street, neighborhood, and the wider city. The home features an attached garage and a renovated basement, adding functional living area. Its assessed value is notably in the top tiers for the area, suggesting a strong and recognized investment.

The appeal lies in acquiring a relatively modern home that avoids the unknowns of a brand-new build while still offering contemporary layouts and systems. It suits buyers looking for move-in-ready space without needing immediate updates, particularly growing families or professionals who value both room to live and solid resale metrics. A thoughtful perspective is that this property offers a "sweet spot" in maintenance: it's new enough to have avoided major wear-and-tear cycles, but established enough that any initial construction quirks in the subdivision have likely been resolved.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the lot size compare?
The lot is approximately 6,550 square feet, which is above average for the Dakota Crossing neighborhood. On Ravensden Drive itself, it is closer to the typical size, offering a balanced outdoor space that is manageable without being overly expansive.

What is the recent sales history?
The home last sold in July 2019 for $510,000. Prior to that, it sold as a new build in May 2016 for $428,000. This history shows a clear trajectory of value growth in its early years.

Is the basement included in the square footage?
Typically, the listed "Living Area" of 2,141 sqft refers to above-grade space. The renovated basement provides additional, valuable living space beyond that figure.

How does this home rank for value in the area?
Its assessed value is in the top 10% on its own street and the top 5% within the broader Dakota Crossing area, indicating it is considered a higher-value home in this market.

What does the "Elite" ranking for year built mean?
In the context of Dakota Crossing, an "Elite" ranking for its 2016 build year means it is among the newest 4% of homes in the neighborhood, which generally has an older average home age. This is a key advantage for modern amenities and energy efficiency.

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