427 Kent Road

East Elmwood, Winnipeg

Property score

53.2

Fair

Overall 53.2 · Compared with neighbourhood average

919 sqft (top 49%) · Built in 1955 (2 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~80k

Transit 74.0 · 5-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 3 schools, and 4 parks nearby

Living Area

Near average

14% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

2 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 73%Tagalog · 7%

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

Sold Count

460

Median price

277.7k

$/sqft

$225/sqft

Avg build year

1953

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Property score

53.2 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

43.8Low
Living Area919 sqft42Low
Year Built195536Low
Lot Size4,916 sqft60Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity48Low

Community Score

67.2Good
Household Income77Good
Education Level22Low
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health60Fair

Neighbourhood Sales

East Elmwood

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “east elmwood” (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: #46110800

Community deep dive

$80K

Median household income

$81K

Average household income

11%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.6

P90 / P10 ratio

21%

Single-person households

24%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)512
Labour force participation rate58%
Median age38.0
Avg household size2.8
Unemployment rate7%
Population density3200 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)11%
Single-person households21%
Couple families with children24%
Median household income (2020)$80K

Housing

Renter households17%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$250K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)27%
Visible minority26%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)11%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 72%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 6%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
919 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 44%Same areaTop 49%CitywideBottom 18%
Same street · Kent Road
#63 / 113
Bottom 44% · Avg 1,372 sqft
Same area · East Elmwood
#568 / 1,163
Top 49% · Avg 1,065 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#159,202 / 194,458
Bottom 18% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
214k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 14%Same areaBottom 21%CitywideBottom 10%
Same street · Kent Road
#97 / 113
Bottom 14% · Avg 307.7k
Same area · East Elmwood
#922 / 1,163
Bottom 21% · Avg 265k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#174,457 / 194,458
Bottom 10% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1955
0255075100
Same streetTop 49%Same areaTop 42%CitywideBottom 34%

Lot Size

above average
4,916 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 6%Same areaTop 30%CitywideBottom 42%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

427 Kent Road — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 3 education (nearest 123 m), 4 parks (nearest 166 m).

Search radius
🏫Education3
🌳Parks4

Crime & Safety

East Elmwood · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

16

2026

vs. city avg

-46%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

63%

Sales History

Sold 5/2021CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 22%

Same area

Bottom 22%

City-wide

Bottom 11%
Sold 6/2017CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 2%

Same area

Bottom 8%

City-wide

Bottom 5%

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Highlights & common questions: 427 Kent Road, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 427 Kent Road, East Elmwood

Key Characteristics & Buyer Appeal

This is a modest, one-storey home built in 1955, situated on a decent-sized lot in East Elmwood. With 919 square feet of living space, it is a compact and manageable property. The data suggests its primary appeal is as an affordable entry point into homeownership. Its assessed value is consistently below average for the street, neighborhood, and city, indicating a lower property tax burden and a potentially accessible purchase price. The lot size is notably above average for East Elmwood, offering valuable outdoor space relative to many area homes.

This property would best suit first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking a straightforward, no-frills home. Its appeal lies in practicality and land value rather than size or modern finishes. A thoughtful perspective is that while the house itself is smaller and older, it occupies a land parcel that is larger than most in the immediate community, presenting a long-term value play or future expansion potential that isn't immediately obvious from the square footage alone. It’s a home for those who value a manageable footprint and see potential in the land it sits on.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this a small house?
Yes. At 919 sq ft, the living area is below the Winnipeg average and is a compact, efficient layout typical of its era.

2. Why is the assessed value so much lower than other homes?
The assessed value reflects the property's modest size, age, and likely simpler finishes compared to larger or renovated homes. This typically results in lower municipal property taxes.

3. What is the neighborhood like?
East Elmwood is a mature, established neighborhood. The property's lot size is actually above average for this area, suggesting a slightly more spacious setting than some nearby homes.

4. Has the property value increased?
Based on past sales, the property has appreciated from $16.6k in 2017 to $20.3k in 2021. As with any market, current conditions should be verified.

5. What are the immediate next-door properties like?
The direct neighbors on Kent Road are very similar in vintage (also built in the mid-1950s) and scale, indicating a consistent streetscape of well-established homes.

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