291 Arbuthnot Street

Earl Grey, Winnipeg

Property score

60.1

Fair

Overall 60.1 · Older than most nearby homes

1,267 sqft (top 38%) · Built in 1910 (18 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~74k

Transit 86.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 29 dining spots, 2 schools, 3 shops, and 3 parks nearby

Living Area

Near average

5% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

18 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 80%French · 2%

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

Sold Count

529

Median price

295k

$/sqft

$299/sqft

Avg build year

1928

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Property score

60.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

50.9Fair
Living Area66
1,267 sqftGood
Year Built10
1910Low
Lot Size38
3,010 sqftLow
Neighbourhood Sales Activity71
Good

Community Score

74.0Good
Household Income74
Good
Education Level91
Excellent
Housing Stress42
Low
Core Housing Need63
Fair
Employment Health83
Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

Earl Grey

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “earl grey” (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: #46110393

Community deep dive

$74K

Median household income

$75K

Average household income

8%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.0

P90 / P10 ratio

43%

Single-person households

13%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)500
Labour force participation rate72%
Median age37.2
Avg household size1.9
Unemployment rate6%
Population density7142 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)8%
Single-person households43%
Couple families with children13%
Median household income (2020)$74K

Housing

Renter households63%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$332K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)23%
Visible minority31%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)52%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 80%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 2%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,267 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 40%Same areaTop 38%CitywideTop 44%
Same street · Arbuthnot Street
#3 / 5
Bottom 40% · Avg 1,314 sqft
Same area · Earl Grey
#471 / 1,239
Top 38% · Avg 1,206 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#85,680 / 194,458
Top 44% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
338k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 40%Same areaTop 32%CitywideBottom 42%
Same street · Arbuthnot Street
#3 / 5
Bottom 40% · Avg 359.6k
Same area · Earl Grey
#402 / 1,239
Top 32% · Avg 319.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#112,954 / 194,458
Bottom 42% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1910
0255075100
Same streetBottom 40%Same areaBottom 20%CitywideBottom 6%

Lot Size

around average
3,010 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 40%Same areaBottom 48%CitywideBottom 12%

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

291 Arbuthnot Street — 39 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 29 dining (nearest 153 m), 2 education (nearest 236 m), 3 shopping (nearest 157 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining29
🏫Education2
🛒Shopping3
🌳Parks3
💪Sports1
Worship1

Crime & Safety

Earl Grey · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

46

2026

vs. city avg

+56%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

63%

Sales History

Sold 4/2024CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 33%

Same area

Top 40%

City-wide

Bottom 45%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 291 Arbuthnot Street, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 291 Arbuthnot Street, Earl Grey, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This one-and-a-half storey home, built in 1910, presents a classic character property in the established Earl Grey neighbourhood. With 1,267 sqft of living space on a 3,010 sqft lot, its size is comfortably average for both the immediate street and the wider area, offering a manageable footprint. The home features a basement, but it is noted as not being renovated.

Its primary appeal lies in its location within a sought-after neighbourhood and its position as a potentially solid entry point into the market. The assessed value is notably modest compared to city-wide averages, which may indicate an opportunity for buyers comfortable with a home of this vintage. The property would suit a first-time buyer, an investor, or a hands-on owner looking for a character home with room to personalize over time. A thoughtful perspective is that while the lot size is smaller than the city average, it is typical for the inner-city neighbourhood, offering lower maintenance and a more community-focused, streetscape-oriented lifestyle rather than a private yard-centric one.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does "one-and-a-half storey" typically mean for a 1910 home?
This style usually features a main floor with principal rooms and a second floor under sloping roof lines, creating cozy bedrooms with potentially unique layouts. Expect classic details like original woodwork, but also the space constraints and renovation considerations common to homes of this era.

2. The assessed value seems low. What does this mean?
The assessed value is for municipal tax purposes and is not a market price. Its lower relative value can signal a more affordable tax burden. However, it often reflects the home’s age, condition, and unrenovated state, suggesting buyers should budget for updates.

3. What is the implication of an unrenovated basement?
This indicates the basement is in original or functional condition, not modernized. It provides utility and storage space but may have moisture concerns, lower ceilings, or outdated systems. It represents both a project area and a blank canvas for future finishing.

4. How does the home rank compared to its neighbours?
The data shows the home is consistently "around average" on its street and in Earl Grey for size, value, and land area. Its age is older than most in the neighbourhood. This paints a picture of a very typical, no-surprises property for the specific community, not an outlier.

5. Is the lack of a garage a significant drawback?
For this area and home vintage, the lack of a garage is common. The property likely offers on-street parking. This is a standard trade-off for the neighbourhood's mature tree canopy, walkability, and established charm, but it's a key consideration for those requiring dedicated vehicle storage.