786 Stella Avenue

Dufferin, Winnipeg

Property score

44.0

Below average

Overall 44.0 · Older than most nearby homes

1,164 sqft (top 36%) · Built in 1905 (20 yrs older than avg)

Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~50k

Transit 82.0 · 1-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 3 dining spots, 1 school, 1 healthcare facility, and 1 shop nearby

Living Area

Near average

5% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

20 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 75%Tagalog · 7%

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

Sold Count

160

Median price

168.5k

$/sqft

$100/sqft

Avg build year

1925

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Property score

44.0 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

46.5Low
Living Area60
1,164 sqftFair
Year Built10
1905Low
Lot Size46
3,678 sqftLow
Neighbourhood Sales Activity32
Low

Community Score

40.3Low
Household Income56
Fair
Education Level10
Low
Housing Stress63
Fair
Core Housing Need25
Low
Employment Health15
Low

Neighbourhood Sales

Dufferin

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “dufferin” (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: #46110055

Community deep dive

$50K

Median household income

$68K

Average household income

26%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.5

P90 / P10 ratio

31%

Single-person households

10%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)494
Labour force participation rate40%
Median age33.2
Avg household size2.6
Unemployment rate24%
Population density851 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)26%
Single-person households31%
Couple families with children10%
Median household income (2020)$50K

Housing

Renter households47%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$150K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)18%
Visible minority19%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)9%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 74%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 7%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,164 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 44%Same areaTop 36%CitywideBottom 46%
Same street · Stella Avenue
#83 / 187
Top 44% · Avg 1,182 sqft
Same area · Dufferin
#170 / 474
Top 36% · Avg 1,112 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#104,204 / 194,458
Bottom 46% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
126k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 46%Same areaBottom 48%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Stella Avenue
#101 / 187
Bottom 46% · Avg 144.2k
Same area · Dufferin
#247 / 474
Bottom 48% · Avg 145.1k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#191,598 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1905
0255075100
Same streetBottom 32%Same areaBottom 30%CitywideBottom 2%

Lot Size

around average
3,678 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 34%Same areaBottom 45%CitywideBottom 21%

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

786 Stella Avenue — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 3 dining (nearest 300 m), 1 education (nearest 302 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 256 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining3
🏫Education1
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping1
Worship1

Crime & Safety

Dufferin · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

38

2026

vs. city avg

+29%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

45%

Sales History

Sold 7/2017CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 27%

Same area

Bottom 35%

City-wide

Bottom 1%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 786 Stella Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This two-storey home at 786 Stella Avenue in Winnipeg's Dufferin neighbourhood presents a classic, no-frills opportunity. Built in 1905, it offers 1,164 sqft of living space on a 3,678 sqft lot, with an unfinished basement and no garage. Its key metrics—living area, assessed value, and lot size—consistently rank around the average for its immediate street and neighbourhood, positioning it as a straightforward, typical property for the area. The appeal here is grounded in simplicity and potential. It suits a first-time homebuyer, an investor, or a hands-on owner who values a central location without premium pricing and sees the unfinished basement as a blank canvas for future projects, not a drawback. It’s a property for those comfortable with a home’s history, where value is derived more from location and lot than from modern finishes or size.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the true condition of the property?
The listing notes the basement is "not renovated," which typically means it remains in an original, unfinished state. Prospective buyers should budget for potential updates to mechanical systems, insulation, or foundational repairs common in homes of this era.

2. How does the assessed value relate to the likely market price?
The city assessed value is significantly lower than the average citywide, but aligns with neighbourhood norms. This often indicates the market price will be driven more by local Dufferin area comparables and current demand rather than the municipal assessment.

3. Is the lack of a garage a major concern?
For this neighbourhood and property type, the absence of a garage is common. Buyers should assess on-street parking availability and consider the cost of adding a shed or future parking structure if needed.

4. What are the implications of the home's age (1905)?
The 121-year-old foundation offers character but requires diligent inspection for heritage features, knob-and-tube wiring, original plumbing, and insulation standards. Its age is typical for the street, suggesting a well-established streetscape.

5. Who are the most likely neighbours or comparable buyers?
The nearby reference properties range from larger, higher-value homes to very modest ones, indicating a mixed, ungentrified block. Buyers will likely be practical, budget-conscious individuals or families seeking an entry point into the city’s core neighbourhoods.