537 Cherrier Street

Dufresne, Winnipeg

Property score

45.3

Below average

Overall 45.3 · Older than most nearby homes

960 sqft (top 44%) · Built in 1913 (22 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~65.5k

Transit 88.0 · 1-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 1 shop, 2 parks, and 1 sports facility nearby

Living Area

Near average

7% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

22 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 73%French · 13%

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

Sold Count

52

Median price

255.5k

$/sqft

$197/sqft

Avg build year

1935

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Property score

45.3 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

37.2Low
Living Area960 sqft42Low
Year Built191316Low
Lot Size3,423 sqft38Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity61Fair

Community Score

57.5Fair
Household Income68Good
Education Level22Low
Housing Stress52Fair
Core Housing Need63Fair
Employment Health76Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Dufresne

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “dufresne” (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: #46110814

Community deep dive

$66K

Median household income

$62K

Average household income

15%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.9

P90 / P10 ratio

41%

Single-person households

17%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)318
Labour force participation rate80%
Median age35.2
Avg household size2.2
Unemployment rate16%
Population density2446 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)15%
Single-person households41%
Couple families with children17%
Median household income (2020)$66K

Housing

Renter households33%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$226K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)9%
Visible minority5%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)11%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 73%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 12%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
960 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 47%Same areaTop 44%CitywideBottom 22%
Same street · Cherrier Street
#18 / 34
Bottom 47% · Avg 1,081 sqft
Same area · Dufresne
#68 / 155
Top 44% · Avg 1,031 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#150,758 / 194,458
Bottom 22% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
217k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 32%Same areaBottom 28%CitywideBottom 11%
Same street · Cherrier Street
#23 / 34
Bottom 32% · Avg 250.8k
Same area · Dufresne
#112 / 155
Bottom 28% · Avg 253k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#173,536 / 194,458
Bottom 11% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1913
0255075100
Same streetBottom 35%Same areaBottom 25%CitywideBottom 10%

Lot Size

around average
3,423 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 44%Same areaBottom 37%CitywideBottom 18%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

537 Cherrier Street — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 380 m), 1 shopping (nearest 431 m), 2 parks (nearest 264 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks2
💪Sports1
Worship2

Crime & Safety

Dufresne · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

2

2026

vs. city avg

-93%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

50%

Sales History

Sold 12/2017CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 21%

Same area

Bottom 29%

City-wide

Bottom 13%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 537 Cherrier Street, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 537 Cherrier Street, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a classic, two-storey home built in 1913, offering a grounded opportunity in Winnipeg’s Dufresne neighborhood. With 960 sqft of living space and a detached garage, it presents a manageable scale for a first home, downsizer, or hands-on buyer. Its appeal lies in its position as a straightforward, no-frills property in a long-established area. The lot is a practical size at 3,423 sqft, and the home’s assessed value is notably accessible compared to the city-wide average.

The data suggests it’s a property that fits comfortably within its immediate context—ranking around average for size, value, and age among its neighbors on Cherrier Street. This indicates a chance to enter a stable, unpretentious streetscape. The basement is noted as unrenovated, which, while a project for some, represents a clear slate for future customization. This home would suit a pragmatic buyer looking for character of era without the premium of a fully updated or larger modern home, or an investor seeking a rental property with established fundamentals. Its value proposition is one of simplicity and potential rather than immediate turn-key luxury.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this a "fixer-upper"?
The home is over a century old and the basement is specifically noted as not renovated. Buyers should anticipate typical maintenance and update projects associated with a house of this age, while the main living areas may be functional as-is.

2. How does the assessed value compare to the likely sale price?
The home was last sold in 2017 for $21,200 and is currently assessed at $21,700. In Winnipeg’s market, sale prices often differ from assessed values. This historical sale price provides a concrete recent benchmark, but the current market conditions will ultimately determine the sale price.

3. What does the ranking data actually mean for a buyer?
The rankings show this property is very typical for its specific street and neighborhood in terms of size, value, and age. This can be reassuring, indicating you’re buying into a consistent area without overpaying for the locale, but it also means the home doesn’t stand out as larger or newer than its direct peers.

4. What is the potential here?
The primary potential lies in the unrenovated basement, which allows for customization. The lot size is also decent for the neighborhood. The long-term potential is tied to the gradual evolution of the established Dufresne area.

5. Are there any obvious concerns?
The age of the home (1913) requires careful attention to foundational, electrical, and plumbing systems during an inspection. The detached garage may also be older and require evaluation. The "below average" city-wide rankings for size and value simply reflect that it’s a more modest home compared to the broader Winnipeg average, not necessarily a flaw.

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