647 Kent Road

East Elmwood, Winnipeg

Property score

64.0

Fair

Overall 64.0 · Larger and newer than most nearby homes

1,672 sqft (top 11%) · Built in 1960 (7 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~70k

Transit 86.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 9 dining spots, 2 shops, 4 parks, and 1 sports facility nearby

Living Area

Above average

57% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

7 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 71%Tagalog · 3%

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

64.0 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

70.8Good
Living Area1,672 sqft83Excellent
Year Built196043Low
Lot Size5,172 sqft67Good
Neighbourhood Sales Activity48Low

Community Score

53.7Fair
Household Income72Good
Education Level10Low
Housing Stress42Low
Core Housing Need63Fair
Employment Health52Fair

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: #46110801

Community deep dive

$70K

Median household income

$75K

Average household income

19%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.9

P90 / P10 ratio

22%

Single-person households

25%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)602
Labour force participation rate59%
Median age30.8
Avg household size2.7
Unemployment rate10%
Population density6020 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)19%
Single-person households22%
Couple families with children25%
Median household income (2020)$70K

Housing

Renter households57%
Condominium dwellings4%
Median dwelling value (owners)$304K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)19%
Visible minority24%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)9%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 70%
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

above average
1,672 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 35%Same areaTop 11%CitywideTop 22%
Same street · Kent Road
#40 / 113
Top 35% · Avg 1,372 sqft
Same area · East Elmwood
#129 / 1,163
Top 11% · Avg 1,065 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#42,871 / 194,458
Top 22% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
367k
0255075100
Same streetTop 37%Same areaTop 12%CitywideTop 48%
Same street · Kent Road
#42 / 113
Top 37% · Avg 307.7k
Same area · East Elmwood
#143 / 1,163
Top 12% · Avg 265k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#93,241 / 194,458
Top 48% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

Elite
1960
0255075100
Same streetTop 4%Same areaTop 14%CitywideBottom 42%

Lot Size

above average
5,172 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 44%Same areaTop 17%CitywideBottom 49%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

647 Kent Road — 19 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 9 dining (nearest 339 m), 2 shopping (nearest 350 m), 4 parks (nearest 109 m).

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🍽️Dining9
🛒Shopping2
🌳Parks4
💪Sports1
🏦Finance1
Fuel Stations1
Worship1

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 12/2021CA$400k–450k
Sold price

Same street

Top 13%

Same area

Top 4%

City-wide

Top 28%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 647 Kent Road, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 647 Kent Road, East Elmwood

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This two-storey home on a spacious lot offers solid, above-average space for the East Elmwood neighborhood. With 1,672 sqft of living area, it provides more room than most local homes. A key feature is the renovated basement, adding functional living space. The detached garage and a lot size over 5,000 sqft offer practical utility and outdoor potential.

Its appeal lies in being a well-sized, established property in a mature community. The home stands out on its street as one of the newer builds (1960), suggesting potentially fewer age-related concerns than immediate neighbors. It represents a value-conscious choice for buyers seeking a house with room to grow, without the premium of a brand-new development. This property would suit first-time buyers or young families looking for a move-in-ready home with updated basics (like the basement), or practical investors attracted by the neighborhood's stability and the home's competitive size-to-value ratio in the area.

A less obvious perspective is its "middle-of-the-pack" assessed value. It's not the most expensive on the street, which can be an advantage for property taxes, yet it ranks above average for the wider neighborhood, indicating a solid investment in a desirable local context.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the size of this home compare to others?
It is notably larger than the average East Elmwood home (top 11% locally) and slightly above the city average, offering more interior space than many comparable properties.

2. What does the "renovated basement" entail?
The listing confirms the basement is renovated, but the specific scope, quality, and permits for this work should be verified through a viewing and inspection to understand the finish and functionality it adds.

3. Is the assessed value a reliable indicator of the listing price?
Not directly. The assessed value for municipal taxes is $36.7k, but the home last sold for $42.5k in late 2021. Market conditions, the renovated basement, and recent sales of comparable homes will determine the current listing price.

4. What are the implications of the home being built in 1960?
For its street, it's a newer build (top 4%), which can be positive. However, as a 60+ year-old home, the condition of major original systems (like plumbing, electrical, and the roof) should be a key focus of a professional inspection.

5. How does the lot size impact the property?
At over 5,000 sqft, the lot is larger than most in East Elmwood, providing good backyard space. It is, however, close to the average for the specific street, so it's in line with the immediate community character.

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