217-139 Market Avenue

Built 1912Living Area 545 sqft
Sale History
SOLDin Apr 2019
170K±5,0002yr +6.3%
Tax Assessment
181k(prev. 186k)
-5k(-2.7%)
DateSold PriceNeighbourhood
2019-04Sold170K±5,00028/31
2017-11Sold160K±5,00067/71

Rankings reflect the property's sold price position within its street, neighbourhood, and all of Winnipeg in the year of sale.

Map
Below average545 sqft · top 95% in area · built 1912 · 13 yrs older than avg
$
High-income areaMedian household income ~$75K · top tier income demographics
3-min walk to transit6 nearby routes · score 92/100
Score

Property score

Overall score
36.7Low
How is the score calculated? ▼
Scores are weighted aggregates of property attributes (size, age, lot, sales activity) and community signals from the 2021 Statistics Canada census (income, education, housing stress, employment). 100 = top of metric within Winnipeg.
Property Score
10
Low
Community Score
76.8
Good
Income
75
Education
91
Housing
52
Core need
76
Employment
83
Rankings

How it stacks up

Each metric compared against 79 homes on Market Avenue, 439 in Exchange District, and 26,841 citywide. Polygon points further from the centre = better rank.
Living Area
545 sqft
BELOW AVERAGE
StreetBottom 4%AreaBottom 5%CityBottom 2%
Same street
Bottom 4%
#76 / 79
Bottom 5%
#418 / 439
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 2%
#26,294 / 26,841
Tax-Assessed Value
181 k
BELOW AVERAGE
StreetBottom 3%AreaBottom 5%CityBottom 25%
Same street
Bottom 3%
#77 / 79
Bottom 5%
#416 / 439
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 25%
#20,188 / 26,841
Year Built
1912
ABOVE AVERAGE
StreetTop 1%AreaTop 18%CityBottom 3%
Same street
Top 1%
#1 / 79
Top 18%
#79 / 439
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 3%
#26,078 / 26,841
How rankings work — each polygon vertex is the property's percentile rank within that scope. Further from the centre = better.
Detailed ranking analysis ▼
217-139 Market Avenue: Living Area Analysis

Street Level (Market Avenue): Below Average. Ranked #76 out of 79 (Bottom 4%). The street average for comparable homes is 724 sqft.

Neighborhood Level (Exchange District): Below Average. Ranked #418 out of 439 (Bottom 5%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 1,125 sqft.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #26,294 out of 26,841 (Bottom 2%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 1,042 sqft.

217-139 Market Avenue: Tax-Assessed Value Analysis

Street Level (Market Avenue): Below Average. Ranked #77 out of 79 (Bottom 3%). The street average for comparable homes is 229.5k.

Neighborhood Level (Exchange District): Below Average. Ranked #416 out of 439 (Bottom 5%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 344.4k.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #20,188 out of 26,841 (Bottom 25%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 276.9k.

217-139 Market Avenue: Year Built Analysis

Street Level (Market Avenue): Above Average. Ranked #1 out of 79 (Top 1%). The street average for comparable homes is 1912.

Neighborhood Level (Exchange District): Above Average. Ranked #79 out of 439 (Top 18%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 1925.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #26,078 out of 26,841 (Bottom 3%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 1990.

Market

Exchange District market pulse

Past 14 years sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
Sold count
317
last 14 years
Median price
240k
14-year area median
Price per sqft
$287/sqft
area average
Avg build year
1925
area average
Market conditions · Winnipeg
Sales-to-New-Listings?
Seller's market
63.5%
Buyer'sBalancedSeller's
Sold
1,465
New listings
2,307
Sold above asking?
Last 7 days
Majority over ask
62%
Below ask62% above
70 of 113 sold above asking
What this means
Upward pressure
Demand is clearly outpacing supply. Buyers are competing, which is putting upward pressure on prices.
2026-04

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “exchange district” (Condos, 2024). The tallest band is the mainstream budget range; multi-year view shows how that band shifts over time.

Community deep dive

Who lives in this neighbourhood

Dissemination area #46110669 · Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Population 1350
1,350
Population (2021)
36.4
Median age
1.7
Avg household size
1,421 / km²
Population density
Distribution by household income band
0-5k
1%
5k-10k
2%
10k-15k
2%
15k-20k
1%
20k-25k
3%
25k-30k
5%
30k-35k
3%
35k-40k
5%
40k-45k
4%
45k-50k
4%
50k-60k
7%
60k-70k
8%
70k-80k
8%
80k-90k
6%
90k-100k
5%
100k-125k
11%
125k-150k
5%
150k-200k
9%
200k plus
11%
$75K
Median household income
$126K
Average household income
17%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.4
Income inequality (Gini)
6.2
P90 / P10 ratio
54%
Single-person households
7%
Families with children
71%
Labour participation
6%
Unemployment
Local · Day-to-day

Transit, amenities & safety

Everything within walking distance, plus crime and waste collection.

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

217-139 Market Avenue — 68 amenities found within 500 m, across 8 categories, including 49 dining (nearest 98 m), 3 education (nearest 128 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 262 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining49
🏫Education3
🏥Healthcare2
🛒Shopping2
🌳Parks4
💪Sports4
🏦Finance3
Worship1

Crime & safety

Exchange District · WPS public data
Full crime data →
Annual incidents
48
2026
vs. city average
+63%
▲ relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -95%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
77% of incidents

We are licensed Manitoba real estate agents. Contact us to obtain all MLS whole sold records for 217-139 Market Avenue. No advertising. Data source details →

Related homes

Highlights & common questions

Is this home right for you?

Property highlights

Property Overview & Key Characteristics

This is a compact, historic commercial condo unit in Winnipeg's vibrant Exchange District. Built in 1912, the 545 sqft space is defined by its heritage character and central location. Its appeal lies in its exceptionally low entry point, as reflected in the assessed value, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of a iconic neighbourhood. The unit ranks in the top tier for its street and area, indicating it is among the most affordable properties in a high-demand locale.

It would suit an entrepreneur seeking a first physical location, an artist or creative professional looking for a studio, or an investor wanting a low-maintenance, income-generating asset in a protected historic area. A thoughtful perspective is that its small size and historic nature limit intensive renovations, making it ideal for a business that thrives on authenticity rather than needing a modern, built-out space. Its value is intrinsically tied to the continued prosperity and cachet of the Exchange District itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the ranking data (e.g., "Top 0% in neighbourhood") actually mean?
This indicates how the property compares to others in the area for a specific metric. For example, being in the "Top 0%" for value in its street means it is among the lowest-valued properties there. It's a measure of its relative affordability within a desirable context.

2. Are there any monthly condo or maintenance fees?
The provided data does not include this critical information. For any commercial condo, you must request the status certificate from the condo corporation to understand the monthly fees, reserve fund status, and governing rules.

3. The unit sold for $18k in 2019. Why is the assessed value so close to that sale price?
Municipal assessments in Manitoba are based on market value, and this suggests the assessor views the 2019 sale as a recent, fair arms-length transaction. It indicates a stable, low-value niche in the market rather than a property that has depreciated.

4. What are the practical implications of a "heritage building" designation?
While the listing doesn't state it explicitly, a 1912 building in the Exchange District is almost certainly subject to heritage guidelines. This can affect exterior changes, signage, and sometimes interior alterations, requiring approvals to preserve historical integrity.

5. The living area is only 545 sqft. What types of businesses could operate here?
It's suited for lean, focused operations: a professional consultancy, boutique retail, a therapy/wellness practice, a small gallery, or a creative studio. Its viability depends more on foot traffic, online sales, or appointment-based models than on large-scale production or inventory storage.