38 Kennington Bay

Dakota Crossing, Winnipeg

61.5

Fair

Overall 61.5

Smaller and older than most nearby homes

867 sqft (bottom 3%)

Built in 1986 (11 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~106k

Transit 70.0

2-min walk to transit with 1 nearby route

Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 1 school, 2 healthcare facilitys, and 2 shops nearby

Living Area

Below average

42% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

11 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 73%French · 8%

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

61.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

46.6Low
Living Area867 sqft32Low
Year Built198678Good
Lot Size4,441 sqft53Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity78Good

Community Score

83.8Excellent
Household Income87Excellent
Education Level72Good
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health76Good

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: #46110600

Community deep dive

$106K

Median household income

$110K

Average household income

3%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.7

P90 / P10 ratio

17%

Single-person households

33%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)518
Labour force participation rate64%
Median age44.4
Avg household size2.6
Unemployment rate0%
Population density3237 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)3%
Single-person households17%
Couple families with children33%
Median household income (2020)$106K

Housing

Renter households0%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$340K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)14%
Visible minority20%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)37%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 73%
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

below average
867 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 5%Same areaBottom 3%CitywideBottom 14%
Same street · Kennington Bay
#69 / 73
Bottom 5% · Avg 1,053 sqft
Same area · Dakota Crossing
#2,980 / 3,075
Bottom 3% · Avg 1,483 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#167,630 / 194,458
Bottom 14% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
395k
0255075100
Same streetTop 48%Same areaBottom 16%CitywideTop 40%
Same street · Kennington Bay
#35 / 73
Top 48% · Avg 395.5k
Same area · Dakota Crossing
#2,580 / 3,075
Bottom 16% · Avg 485.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#77,040 / 194,458
Top 40% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1986
0255075100
Same streetTop 27%Same areaBottom 8%CitywideTop 27%

Lot Size

around average
4,441 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 29%Same areaBottom 23%CitywideBottom 33%

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

38 Kennington Bay — 9 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 350 m), 1 education (nearest 145 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 344 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education1
🏥Healthcare2
🛒Shopping2
🌳Parks2
Fuel Stations1

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

38 Kennington Bay: We are not showing a transaction history based solely on public data; that does not mean no sale ever occurred. You can still request details by email in the “Data notes” section below—we will look it up manually and reply with the most accurate information available.

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Highlights & common questions: 38 Kennington Bay, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 38 Kennington Bay, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a compact, 867 sqft bi-level home built in 1986, situated on a standard 4,441 sqft lot in Dakota Crossing. Its key updated feature is a renovated basement. The home includes a detached garage.

The primary appeal lies in its value positioning. With an assessed value of $39,500, it is priced significantly below the Winnipeg city average and represents one of the most accessible entry points into homeownership in the area. The renovated basement adds functional living space. Its age is a relative advantage on the street, being newer than many neighbouring homes.

This property would best suit first-time buyers or investors seeking a low-entry-cost property with modernized basics. It’s a practical choice for those comfortable with a smaller living footprint who prioritize financial accessibility over size. A thoughtful perspective is that while the home is modest in scale compared to its immediate neighbourhood and district, its value assessment is competitive city-wide, suggesting it’s priced for its function rather than its location's premium.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the living area compare to nearby homes?
At 867 sqft, the living area is below average for Dakota Crossing and for homes on Kennington Bay itself, indicating this is one of the more compact properties in the area.

2. What does the assessed value indicate?
The $39,500 assessment is around the average for its specific street but is below the average for the broader Dakota Crossing area, highlighting its role as a more affordable option within the community.

3. Is the home older or newer than surrounding properties?
Built in 1986, it is actually newer than the average home on Kennington Bay, but slightly older than the average for the entire Dakota Crossing district.

4. What is the lot size like?
The 4,441 sqft lot is slightly smaller than the average for the street and district, but is closer to the city-wide average, offering a manageable outdoor space.

5. Are there comparable properties for reference?
Yes, the listing references nearby homes on the same street and several in other neighbourhoods like Elmhurst and Varsity View with identical assessed values, providing a clear picture of its market positioning.

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