828 Chalmers Avenue E

East Elmwood, Winnipeg

Property score

45.8

Below average

Overall 45.8 · Older than most nearby homes

852 sqft (bottom 31%) · Built in 1914 (39 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~75.5k

Transit 80.0 · 5-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 1 school, and 4 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

20% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

39 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 69%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

45.8 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

29.0Low
Living Area852 sqft32Low
Year Built191416Low
Lot Size2,739 sqft28Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity48Low

Community Score

71.1Good
Household Income75Good
Education Level34Low
Housing Stress100Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health68Good

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: #46110799

Community deep dive

$76K

Median household income

$77K

Average household income

3%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.2

P90 / P10 ratio

28%

Single-person households

21%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)322
Labour force participation rate65%
Median age39.6
Avg household size2.3
Unemployment rate8%
Population density3220 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)3%
Single-person households28%
Couple families with children21%
Median household income (2020)$76K

Housing

Renter households10%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$224K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)22%
Visible minority17%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)17%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 69%
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

around average
852 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 29%Same areaBottom 31%CitywideBottom 13%
Same street · Chalmers Avenue E
#164 / 232
Bottom 29% · Avg 981 sqft
Same area · East Elmwood
#801 / 1,163
Bottom 31% · Avg 1,065 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#169,605 / 194,458
Bottom 13% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
196k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 31%Same areaBottom 12%CitywideBottom 8%
Same street · Chalmers Avenue E
#160 / 232
Bottom 31% · Avg 224.9k
Same area · East Elmwood
#1,019 / 1,163
Bottom 12% · Avg 265k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#179,502 / 194,458
Bottom 8% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1914
0255075100
Same streetBottom 34%Same areaBottom 11%CitywideBottom 11%

Lot Size

below average
2,739 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 5%Same areaBottom 6%CitywideBottom 8%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

828 Chalmers Avenue E — 6 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 449 m), 1 education (nearest 214 m), 4 parks (nearest 296 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education1
🌳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 9/2021CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 36%

Same area

Bottom 15%

City-wide

Bottom 9%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 828 Chalmers Avenue E, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This one-and-a-half storey home on Chalmers Avenue E in East Elmwood is a classic Winnipeg character property built in 1914. With 852 sqft of living space and an unrenovated basement, it sits on a modest 2,739 sqft lot. Its assessed value is notably below both neighbourhood and city-wide averages. The home appeals as an entry-point into the housing market or a strategic investment, offering a smaller-scale project in an established area. Its charm lies in its potential and location rather than in size or modern finishes.

Key Characteristics & Ideal Buyer

The home’s key characteristic is its position as a smaller, older property in a neighbourhood of generally larger, newer homes. Its living space and lot size are below average for the street and area, which translates to a correspondingly lower assessed value. This creates a specific appeal: it represents one of the more accessible price points in East Elmwood. The appeal lies in the opportunity to own a standalone character home without the premium lot size or square footage that commands higher prices. It would suit a first-time buyer comfortable with a home that may require updates, or an investor looking for a rental property with a lower entry cost. A thoughtful perspective is that a smaller lot and home can mean lower maintenance costs and property taxes, which can be a sustainable long-term advantage for the right owner.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the basement finished or usable for living space?
No, the basement is noted as being unrenovated. It provides utility space but is not a finished living area.

2. How does the property’s value compare to others nearby?
The home’s assessed value is around average for Chalmers Avenue E but below the average for both the wider East Elmwood neighbourhood and the city of Winnipeg as a whole.

3. What is the typical lot size in this area?
Lot sizes in East Elmwood are generally larger. This property’s lot is 2,739 sqft, which is below the area average of about 4,390 sqft.

4. Are there any garages or additional parking structures?
The listing specifies there is no garage. Parking would be limited to what is available on the property’s driveway or on the street.

5. How old is this home compared to others on the street?
Built in 1914, it is significantly older than the average home on Chalmers Avenue E, where the average build year is around 1938.

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