786 Beach Avenue

East Elmwood, Winnipeg

Property score

43.1

Below average

Overall 43.1 · Smaller than most nearby homes

735 sqft (bottom 12%) · Built in 1950 (3 yrs older than avg)

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

Transit 80.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 dining spots, 3 schools, and 4 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

31% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

3 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 64%Tagalog · 9%

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

43.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

29.5Low
Living Area735 sqft22Low
Year Built195030Low
Lot Size4,177 sqft53Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity48Low

Community Score

63.5Fair
Household Income74Good
Education Level34Low
Housing Stress74Good
Core Housing Need63Fair
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: #46110803

Community deep dive

$74K

Median household income

$77K

Average household income

13%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.7

P90 / P10 ratio

25%

Single-person households

26%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)941
Labour force participation rate71%
Median age36.0
Avg household size2.9
Unemployment rate16%
Population density960 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)13%
Single-person households25%
Couple families with children26%
Median household income (2020)$74K

Housing

Renter households18%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$240K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)38%
Visible minority56%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)16%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 63%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 9%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
735 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 17%Same areaBottom 12%CitywideBottom 6%
Same street · Beach Avenue
#133 / 161
Bottom 17% · Avg 1,048 sqft
Same area · East Elmwood
#1,027 / 1,163
Bottom 12% · Avg 1,065 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#183,552 / 194,458
Bottom 6% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
252k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 39%Same areaTop 50%CitywideBottom 18%
Same street · Beach Avenue
#98 / 161
Bottom 39% · Avg 272k
Same area · East Elmwood
#585 / 1,163
Top 50% · Avg 265k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#160,206 / 194,458
Bottom 18% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1950
0255075100
Same streetBottom 38%Same areaBottom 32%CitywideBottom 28%

Lot Size

around average
4,177 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 45%Same areaBottom 40%CitywideBottom 29%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

786 Beach Avenue — 9 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 2 dining (nearest 367 m), 3 education (nearest 382 m), 4 parks (nearest 135 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining2
🏫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 8/2024CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 47%

Same area

Top 50%

City-wide

Bottom 21%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 786 Beach Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 786 Beach Avenue, East Elmwood

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a compact, one-storey home built in 1950, situated on a standard-sized lot in East Elmwood. With 735 square feet of living space, it is notably smaller than average for the city, but is typical for the immediate Beach Avenue area. A key feature is its renovated basement, adding functional space, and it includes a detached garage. The home’s assessed value is modest and aligns closely with neighborhood averages.

Its primary appeal lies in being an affordable, no-frills entry point into the Winnipeg market. It suits first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a straightforward property with recent updates below ground. A thoughtful perspective is that its smaller size and efficient layout could mean lower utility costs and less maintenance, offering a simpler, more manageable lifestyle. While not a standout in any single metric, it represents a grounded opportunity in a well-established community where the property is statistically average for its immediate surroundings, suggesting stability rather than outlier risk or premium.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the house particularly small?
Yes. At 735 sq ft, the living area is below the Winnipeg average. However, it ranks in the top 83% on its own street, meaning it is actually quite typical for the specific block of Beach Avenue.

2. What does "renovated basement" mean?
The listing confirms the basement has been renovated, but the specific scope, quality, and permits should be verified by a buyer's inspection. It adds valuable functional space to the smaller main floor.

3. How does the assessed value relate to the sale price?
The property recently sold for $24.4k, slightly below its $25.2k assessed value. This close alignment suggests the sale was in line with municipal valuation and recent area market activity.

4. Who are the typical neighbors or buyers here?
Given the home's size and profile, the immediate area likely attracts practical buyers—first-time homeowners, downsizers from the neighborhood, or long-term holders seeking affordability over luxury.

5. Are there any obvious advantages to the lot or location?
The lot is a standard neighborhood size. The advantage is not in standout dimensions but in its established setting. Proximity to nearby, recently sold similar properties (like 778 Beach Ave) indicates a stable, consistent local market.

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