843 Mccalman Avenue

East Elmwood, Winnipeg

42.3

Below average

Overall 42.3

Smaller and older than most nearby homes

756 sqft (bottom 15%)

Built in 1943 (10 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area

with median household income of ~73.5k

Transit 74.0

3-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes

Within 500m: 2 dining spots, 2 schools, 3 parks, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Below average

29% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

10 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 69%Tagalog · 10%

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

42.3 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

26.1Low
Living Area756 sqft22Low
Year Built194324Low
Lot Size3,295 sqft38Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity48Low

Community Score

66.5Good
Household Income74Good
Education Level22Low
Housing Stress83Excellent
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: #46110804

Community deep dive

$74K

Median household income

$81K

Average household income

15%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.7

P90 / P10 ratio

31%

Single-person households

27%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)598
Labour force participation rate71%
Median age36.0
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate11%
Population density920 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)15%
Single-person households31%
Couple families with children27%
Median household income (2020)$74K

Housing

Renter households20%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$220K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)23%
Visible minority27%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)10%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 68%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 10%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
756 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 13%Same areaBottom 15%CitywideBottom 7%
Same street · Mccalman Avenue
#225 / 258
Bottom 13% · Avg 926 sqft
Same area · East Elmwood
#986 / 1,163
Bottom 15% · Avg 1,065 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#181,628 / 194,458
Bottom 7% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
216k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 32%Same areaBottom 22%CitywideBottom 11%
Same street · Mccalman Avenue
#176 / 258
Bottom 32% · Avg 246.3k
Same area · East Elmwood
#906 / 1,163
Bottom 22% · Avg 265k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#173,853 / 194,458
Bottom 11% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1943
0255075100
Same streetBottom 30%Same areaBottom 16%CitywideBottom 20%

Lot Size

around average
3,295 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 36%Same areaBottom 21%CitywideBottom 16%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

843 Mccalman Avenue — 8 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 2 dining (nearest 255 m), 2 education (nearest 326 m), 3 parks (nearest 225 m).

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🍽️Dining2
🏫Education2
🌳Parks3
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%

Waste Collection Schedule

Local garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup schedule for 843 Mccalman Avenue.

🗑️

Garbage

monday

♻️

Recycling

monday

🍂

Yard Waste

monday a

Sales History

Sold 5/2016CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 15%

Same area

Bottom 10%

City-wide

Bottom 6%

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Highlights & common questions: 843 Mccalman Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 843 McCalman Avenue, East Elmwood

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a compact, one-storey home built in 1943, offering a straightforward living space of 756 square feet on a standard city lot. Its key appeal lies in its position as an affordable entry point into the Winnipeg housing market. The home presents a baseline condition with an unrenovated basement and a detached garage, positioning it as a genuine fixer-upper or a long-term hold for a value-conscious buyer.

The property’s metrics are telling: while its living space is modest compared to area averages, its assessed value is proportionally lower, ranking more favorably on its own street. This suggests the price primarily reflects the land and the building’s shell, not premium finishes or size. The appeal is grounded in practicality and potential rather than immediate move-in readiness.

This home would best suit a first-time buyer comfortable with incremental DIY projects, an investor looking for a manageable rental property with classic Winnipeg character, or someone seeking a low-maintenance footprint without the premium of a modern renovation. It offers a chance to build equity through sweat equity in a settled neighborhood.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this a "tear-down" or a viable home?
Based on its maintained assessed value and solid construction era, it is a viable, livable home. However, its value is in the structure and location, not modern amenities. It's better suited for gradual updates than a complete rebuild.

2. How does the modest size impact livability?
The 756 sqft layout requires efficient use of space and is ideal for 1-2 people. The unrenovated basement offers storage or future expansion potential, but that would be a separate project.

3. The assessed value seems low. What does that mean for property taxes?
A lower assessed value typically results in lower municipal property taxes, which is a tangible ongoing cost savings for the owner, improving monthly affordability.

4. The home last sold in 2016. What should I consider?
The 2016 sale price provides a historical benchmark, but the current market conditions and any changes made since then will be the primary price drivers. It indicates the property hasn't been flipped recently.

5. What are the less obvious considerations with a home from this era?
Homes from the 1940s often have solid "bones" but may require updates to electrical, plumbing, or insulation to meet modern efficiency standards. The detached garage is a period-typical feature, offering flexibility but requiring you to go outside in winter.

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