Property score
30.6
Below average
Overall 30.6 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes
518 sqft (bottom 2%) · Built in 1910 (25 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
Below average
50% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Below average
25 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 73%French · 13%
Past 10 years Dufresne sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
52
255.5k
$197/sqft
1935
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30.6 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
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.
Sales-to-New-Listings
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
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.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110814
$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
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
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Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
557 Doucet Street — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 258 m), 1 shopping (nearest 309 m), 2 parks (nearest 216 m).
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%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 1% | Bottom 8% | Bottom 7% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Property Overview: 557 Doucet Street, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This is a compact, one-storey home built in 1910, situated on a modest lot in the Dufresne neighbourhood. Its key characteristic is its exceptionally low financial barrier to entry, with an assessed value significantly below local and city-wide averages. The home’s living space of 518 sq ft is notably smaller than most comparable properties.
Its primary appeal lies in its potential as a minimal-commitment entry point into homeownership. It suits a very specific buyer: someone seeking absolute affordability above all else, such as an investor looking for a basic rental property, a hands-on buyer willing to live in a small space while saving, or someone interested in the land value for future redevelopment. It’s important to approach this property with realistic expectations—it ranks at or near the bottom of its peer group for size, value, and land area, indicating it is a functional starter property rather than a move-in-ready family home. Its age (116 years) suggests maintenance and updates will be a central consideration.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city average?
The assessed value reflects the property’s specific characteristics: very small living area, older age, and smaller lot size compared to the typical Winnipeg home. It is priced for its utility as a compact, no-frills dwelling.
2. What type of renovation or maintenance should I anticipate?
Given the home was built in 1910, prospective buyers should budget for and investigate updates to major aging systems (like plumbing, electrical, and the foundation) in addition to any cosmetic improvements. A thorough inspection is essential.
3. Is this a good investment property?
Its low entry cost could offer a path to rental property ownership with minimal upfront capital. However, the potential return must be weighed against the older home’s maintenance costs, the small size limiting rental appeal, and the fact that it last sold for only slightly more than its current assessed value in 2022.
4. How does the small lot size impact its future potential?
The land area is smaller than most in the area, which may limit expansion possibilities like adding an addition or a garage. Any redevelopment potential would need to be checked against local zoning bylaws and setback requirements.
5. What does it mean that it ranks at the bottom for living area in its immediate area?
This confirms the home is the smallest among its direct neighbours on Doucet Street. This isn’t inherently negative but sets clear expectations: you are purchasing a compact living space in a neighbourhood where other homes are, on average, more than twice as large.
