849 Chalmers Avenue E

East Elmwood, Winnipeg

Property score

50.4

Fair

Overall 50.4 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes

800 sqft (bottom 25%) · Built in 1949 (4 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

25% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

4 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

50.4 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

36.6Low
Living Area32
800 sqftLow
Year Built30
1949Low
Lot Size60
4,801 sqftFair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity48
Low

Community Score

71.1Good
Household Income75
Good
Education Level34
Low
Housing Stress100
Excellent
Core Housing Need100
Excellent
Employment Health68
Good

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

below average
800 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 22%Same areaBottom 25%CitywideBottom 9%
Same street · Chalmers Avenue E
#181 / 232
Bottom 22% · Avg 981 sqft
Same area · East Elmwood
#872 / 1,163
Bottom 25% · Avg 1,065 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#176,688 / 194,458
Bottom 9% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
254k
0255075100
Same streetTop 21%Same areaTop 49%CitywideBottom 18%
Same street · Chalmers Avenue E
#49 / 232
Top 21% · Avg 224.9k
Same area · East Elmwood
#569 / 1,163
Top 49% · Avg 265k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#159,292 / 194,458
Bottom 18% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1949
0255075100
Same streetTop 32%Same areaBottom 30%CitywideBottom 27%

Lot Size

above average
4,801 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 11%Same areaTop 33%CitywideBottom 40%

To see this property on a map next to nearby houses—and compare year built, living area, assessed value, and lot size in detail—open the neighbourhood analysis page.

Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

849 Chalmers Avenue E — 6 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 491 m), 1 education (nearest 176 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 7/2016CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 26%

Same area

Bottom 12%

City-wide

Bottom 8%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 849 Chalmers Avenue E, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 849 Chalmers Avenue E, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This one-storey home in East Elmwood presents a practical opportunity centered on value and potential. Its key characteristic is the generous 4,801 sqft lot, which is notably larger than most on its street and in the immediate area. This offers valuable outdoor space and future flexibility that many similarly priced properties lack. The house itself is modest at 800 sqft of living space, with a renovated basement adding functional square footage. A detached garage provides utility or storage.

The appeal lies in its position as a solid, no-frills foundation. It suits buyers who prioritize land size over a large existing footprint, such as first-time homeowners comfortable with a smaller interior, or investors looking for a property with a strong land-to-building ratio. The above-average assessed value for the street suggests it may already be in better condition or have more desirable features than its immediate neighbors. It’s a property for someone who sees the long-term value in the land and the possibility of making a smaller, updated home work for them, rather than seeking a move-in-ready showpiece.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the house particularly small?
Yes, at 800 sqft, the living area is below average for the city and the East Elmwood neighborhood. However, the renovated basement provides additional finished space, making the overall usable area more comfortable.

2. What does the "above average" assessed value on the street mean?
This indicates that, according to municipal assessment, this property is valued higher than most on Chalmers Avenue E. This often reflects factors like the renovated basement, the very large lot, or overall condition compared to neighboring homes.

3. Who would this property suit best?
It’s an excellent match for a first-time buyer or a practical downsizer who values a large yard and a manageable, updated living space over sheer square footage. The lot size also makes it interesting for those with future expansion in mind.

4. How does the 2016 sale price relate to today’s value?
The $180,000 sale price from 2016 is a historical data point. Current value is influenced by many factors since then, including market trends, any further updates to the property, and its assessed value of $25,400 (which is for tax purposes, not market price).

5. What are the less obvious points to consider?
The home was built in 1949, so while systems may be updated, the core structure is older. The large lot is a major asset, but it also means more yard maintenance. Its value proposition is unique: you’re trading interior space for one of the larger lots on the block, which is a specific trade-off to weigh.