579 Fleet Avenue

Earl Grey, Winnipeg

Property score

61.5

Fair

Overall 61.5 · Older than most nearby homes

1,200 sqft (top 46%) · Built in 1909 (19 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~74.5k

Transit 88.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 23 dining spots, 1 school, 1 shop, and 1 park nearby

Living Area

Near average

0% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

19 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 78%Tagalog · 3%

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

61.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

50.9Fair
Living Area1,200 sqft66Good
Year Built190910Low
Lot Size3,229 sqft38Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity71Good

Community Score

77.4Good
Household Income74Good
Education Level82Excellent
Housing Stress74Good
Core Housing Need76Good
Employment Health90Excellent

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: #46110415

Community deep dive

$75K

Median household income

$81K

Average household income

12%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.1

P90 / P10 ratio

38%

Single-person households

14%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)566
Labour force participation rate82%
Median age36.0
Avg household size2.1
Unemployment rate9%
Population density3537 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)12%
Single-person households38%
Couple families with children14%
Median household income (2020)$75K

Housing

Renter households35%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$280K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)16%
Visible minority21%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)40%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 77%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 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
1,200 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 37%Same areaTop 46%CitywideTop 50%
Same street · Fleet Avenue
#114 / 309
Top 37% · Avg 1,152 sqft
Same area · Earl Grey
#573 / 1,239
Top 46% · Avg 1,206 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#97,378 / 194,458
Top 50% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
243k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 16%Same areaBottom 19%CitywideBottom 16%
Same street · Fleet Avenue
#260 / 309
Bottom 16% · Avg 320.8k
Same area · Earl Grey
#1,007 / 1,239
Bottom 19% · Avg 319.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#164,131 / 194,458
Bottom 16% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

below average
1909
0255075100
Same streetBottom 4%Same areaBottom 12%CitywideBottom 5%

Lot Size

around average
3,229 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 43%Same areaTop 39%CitywideBottom 15%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

579 Fleet Avenue — 32 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 23 dining (nearest 115 m), 1 education (nearest 450 m), 1 shopping (nearest 483 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining23
🏫Education1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks1
Fuel Stations4
Worship2

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 2/2016CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 13%

Same area

Bottom 16%

City-wide

Bottom 18%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 579 Fleet Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview & Key Characteristics

This two-storey home at 579 Fleet Avenue in Winnipeg's Earl Grey neighbourhood is a property defined by its historic character and practical potential. Built in 1909, it offers 1,200 sqft of living space on a standard 3,229 sqft lot, with a detached garage. The basement is noted as unrenovated. Its appeal lies in its position as an entry-point into a well-established area, offering the classic charm of an older home at an assessed value significantly below area averages. This creates a clear opportunity for buyers willing to take on updates over time.

The home would suit a pragmatic first-time buyer, an investor looking for a hold property, or a hands-on individual who values location over move-in-ready perfection. It’s for those who see a lower assessed value not as a drawback, but as a chance to build equity through gradual improvements without the premium of a fully modernized home. A less obvious perspective is that an older, unrenovated home like this can offer more flexibility to customize to one's own taste, free from the obligation to undo someone else’s recent, but potentially not to your liking, renovations.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the assessed value tell me about the property?
The assessed value is notably below averages for the street, neighbourhood, and city. This typically reflects the home’s age and condition, suggesting it is priced for its land and location value, with room for value growth through updates.

2. Is the unrenovated basement a major concern?
It indicates a project. While it offers potential for future living or storage space, buyers should budget for necessary upgrades like moisture control, insulation, and finishing, and factor a professional inspection into their offer.

3. How does the 1909 build year affect the home?
It confirms classic early-20th-century character but necessitates close attention to aging components. Expect original hardwood floors and layout charm, but also plan for potential updates to wiring, plumbing, and windows to meet modern standards.

4. Who might this property NOT suit?
It is likely not a match for buyers seeking a turn-key, low-maintenance home or those with a tight budget that cannot accommodate immediate or near-future repair costs.

5. What is the significance of the detached garage?
In an older neighbourhood, a detached garage is a valuable asset for vehicle storage and workshop space. It adds practical utility without consuming living area from the main house.

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