Property score
71.7
Good
Overall 71.7 · Older than most nearby homes
1,262 sqft (bottom 34%) · Built in 1973 (7 yrs older than avg)
Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~87k
Transit 82.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 healthcare facility, 3 parks, and 1 place of worship nearby
Living Area
Below average
17% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Below average
7 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 78%Punjabi · 4%
Past 10 years Elmhurst sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
438
477k
$391/sqft
1980
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71.7 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Elmhurst
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “elmhurst” (Detached houses (non-condo), 2024). The tallest band is the mainstream budget range; multi-year view shows how that band shifts over time.
Sales-to-New-Listings
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
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.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110353
$87K
Median household income
$114K
Average household income
8%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.3
Income inequality (Gini)
3.6
P90 / P10 ratio
34%
Single-person households
23%
Families with children
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
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.
Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
649 Laxdal Road — 5 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 healthcare (nearest 494 m), 3 parks (nearest 260 m).
Elmhurst · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
5
2026
vs. city avg
-83%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -92%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
80%
649 Laxdal Road: We are not showing a transaction history based solely on public data; that does not mean no sale ever occurred. You can still request details by email in the “Data notes” section below—we will look it up manually and reply with the most accurate information available.
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Summary: 649 Laxdal Road, Winnipeg
Key Characteristics & Appeal
This 1973-built, one-storey home in Elmhurst sits on a generous 7,184 sqft lot and offers 1,262 sqft of living space, including a finished basement. Its key features are a split garage and a layout that provides single-level living. The appeal lies in its established, quiet neighbourhood and the significant value it represents within the broader Winnipeg market. The property ranks highly city-wide for its lot size (top 16%) and assessed value (top 34%), indicating a solid, above-average asset for its price point. It particularly suits first-time buyers or downsizers looking for a manageable, no-stairs floorplan on a large lot, or value-focused investors seeking a property with strong fundamental metrics in a mature community. A thoughtful perspective is that while the home itself is of average size and age for its immediate area, its standout advantage is the larger-than-typical lot, offering future potential for expansion, gardening, or outdoor space that is becoming harder to find in newer subdivisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the ranking data actually mean?
The rankings compare this property to others on its street, in Elmhurst, and across all of Winnipeg. For example, being in the "top 16%" for lot size in Winnipeg means 84% of city properties have a smaller lot area, highlighting a key strength.
2. Is the age of the home (53 years) a concern?
While the home is mature, its city-wide ranking shows it is newer than 53% of Winnipeg's housing stock. This typically means major components may have been updated over time, but a thorough inspection is always recommended to understand the condition of the roof, windows, and mechanical systems.
3. Who would benefit most from the finished basement?
The basement adds flexible space that could serve as a recreation room, home office, or separate area for guests or family, effectively increasing the usable living area beyond the main floor square footage.
4. How does the split garage differ from a double garage?
A split garage features two separate single-door openings, as opposed to one wide double door. This can offer more usable wall space inside for storage or workbenches and is a common, practical feature in homes of this era.
5. The community ranking for "newness" is lower—does this matter?
This indicates Elmhurst is a well-established neighbourhood with many older homes. This is often correlated with mature tree canopies, settled community dynamics, and larger lot sizes, which many buyers actively seek for character and stability.
