305-139 Market Avenue

Built 1912Living Area 655 sqft
Sale History
SOLDin Oct 2017
170K±5,000
Tax Assessment
199k(prev. 209k)
-10k(-4.8%)
DateSold PriceNeighbourhood
2017-10Sold170K±5,00066/71

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

Map
Below average655 sqft · top 85% in area · built 1912 · 13 yrs older than avg
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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
39.5Low
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
14.6
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
655 sqft
BELOW AVERAGE
StreetBottom 35%AreaBottom 15%CityBottom 9%
Same street
Bottom 35%
#51 / 79
Bottom 15%
#375 / 439
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 9%
#24,351 / 26,841
Tax-Assessed Value
199 k
BELOW AVERAGE
StreetBottom 34%AreaBottom 14%CityBottom 33%
Same street
Bottom 34%
#52 / 79
Bottom 14%
#378 / 439
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 33%
#18,093 / 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 ▼
305-139 Market Avenue: Living Area Analysis

Street Level (Market Avenue): Below Average. Ranked #51 out of 79 (Bottom 35%). The street average for comparable homes is 724 sqft.

Neighborhood Level (Exchange District): Below Average. Ranked #375 out of 439 (Bottom 15%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 1,125 sqft.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #24,351 out of 26,841 (Bottom 9%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 1,042 sqft.

305-139 Market Avenue: Tax-Assessed Value Analysis

Street Level (Market Avenue): Below Average. Ranked #52 out of 79 (Bottom 34%). The street average for comparable homes is 229.5k.

Neighborhood Level (Exchange District): Below Average. Ranked #378 out of 439 (Bottom 14%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 344.4k.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #18,093 out of 26,841 (Bottom 33%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 276.9k.

305-139 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

305-139 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

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Highlights & common questions

Is this home right for you?

Property highlights

Property Overview

This 655 sqft condo at 305-139 Market Avenue is a distinctive property in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District. Built in 1912, it is one of the oldest units on its street, offering authentic character in a neighbourhood known for its heritage architecture. Its living space is compact but efficiently sized for the area, ranking above many nearby comparables. The appeal here is rooted in location and history, not square footage. It suits a specific buyer: someone seeking an affordable entry into a vibrant, walkable downtown neighbourhood, who values charm over modern space and is comfortable with a smaller, maintenance-friendly footprint. Financially, it presents as a modestly assessed property, potentially offering a lower-cost alternative in a district where prices are typically higher.

Key Considerations & FAQs

1. What are the real costs beyond the purchase price?
As a condo, you will pay a monthly condo fee. It’s essential to request a status certificate to understand the building’s financial health, reserve fund, and what the fee covers (e.g., exterior maintenance, common areas, possibly some utilities).

2. How does the age of the building (1912) affect living here?
The heritage character is a major draw, but it often comes with considerations like older window designs, potential for less open floor plans, and the importance of a thorough inspection to understand the condition of updates to plumbing, electrical, and insulation.

3. Is the assessed value a good indicator of market price?
Not directly. The municipal assessed value for taxation ($20,900) is typically lower than market value. The last recorded sale was in 2017 for $170,000. Current market conditions and recent comparable sales in the Exchange District will be the true price determinants.

4. What is it like living in this specific part of the Exchange District?
Market Avenue is in the heart of the district. Expect a dynamic, urban environment with easy access to cafes, restaurants, and arts venues. The trade-off can be less residential quiet, occasional street activity, and typically limited private outdoor space.

5. Who would this property not suit well?
It may not suit those requiring multiple bedrooms, ample storage, or private yard space. It’s also less ideal for buyers who prefer new builds with modern amenities and standard layouts, or those who prioritize a high square footage value over location.