44 Peony Avenue

Garden City, Winnipeg

Property score

63.9

Fair

Overall 63.9 · Smaller than most nearby homes

1,012 sqft (bottom 4%) · Built in 1960 (1 yr older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~91k

Transit 76.0 · 6-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 13 dining spots, 1 school, 4 shops, and 4 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

23% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

1 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 59%Tagalog · 17%

Past 10 years Garden City sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

616

Median price

411k

$/sqft

$361/sqft

Avg build year

1961

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Property score

63.9 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

53.0Fair
Living Area52
1,012 sqftFair
Year Built43
1960Low
Lot Size74
5,829 sqftGood
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42
Low

Community Score

80.3Excellent
Household Income81
Excellent
Education Level82
Excellent
Housing Stress74
Good
Core Housing Need100
Excellent
Employment Health60
Fair

Neighbourhood Sales

Garden City

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “garden city” (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: #46110035

Community deep dive

$91K

Median household income

$104K

Average household income

4%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.4

P90 / P10 ratio

22%

Single-person households

28%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)472
Labour force participation rate65%
Median age42.4
Avg household size2.8
Unemployment rate14%
Population density2950 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)4%
Single-person households22%
Couple families with children28%
Median household income (2020)$91K

Housing

Renter households5%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$320K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)39%
Visible minority50%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)49%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 58%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 16%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
1,012 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 10%Same areaBottom 4%CitywideBottom 27%
Same street · Peony Avenue
#54 / 60
Bottom 10% · Avg 1,148 sqft
Same area · Garden City
#1,827 / 1,909
Bottom 4% · Avg 1,307 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#141,321 / 194,458
Bottom 27% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
332k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 28%Same areaBottom 26%CitywideBottom 40%
Same street · Peony Avenue
#43 / 60
Bottom 28% · Avg 344.2k
Same area · Garden City
#1,422 / 1,909
Bottom 26% · Avg 357.4k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#117,222 / 194,458
Bottom 40% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1960
0255075100
Same streetTop 45%Same areaTop 45%CitywideBottom 42%

Lot Size

above average
5,829 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 13%Same areaBottom 29%CitywideTop 36%

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

44 Peony Avenue — 34 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 13 dining (nearest 329 m), 1 education (nearest 222 m), 4 shopping (nearest 295 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining13
🏫Education1
🛒Shopping4
🌳Parks4
💪Sports10
🏦Finance2

Crime & Safety

Garden City · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

45

2026

vs. city avg

+53%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-94%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

69%

Sales History

44 Peony Avenue: 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.

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 44 Peony Avenue, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This is a compact home on an oversized lot in Garden City, Winnipeg. At 1,012 square feet, the living area is well below average—bottom 4% in the neighbourhood and bottom 27% citywide. The land, however, is the standout feature: 5,829 square feet puts it in the top 13% on Peony Avenue and top 36% across the city. The house itself was built around 1960, which is fairly typical for the area, and the assessed value of $332,000 sits close to the median for comparable homes.

The appeal here isn’t the house itself—it’s the land and what you can do with it. For someone looking to expand, renovate, or potentially rebuild, this lot offers rare flexibility. A buyer who sees value in space rather than square footage—and who isn’t put off by a smaller existing footprint—would be the natural fit. It could also suit someone who wants a manageable single-level home with a generous yard, or an investor who recognises that land in this area (Garden City) tends to hold value even when the dwelling doesn’t.

A less obvious angle: this property might appeal to buyers who want to be in a stable, established neighbourhood without paying a premium for a fully updated interior. The below-average living area could also be a deliberate choice for empty-nesters or minimalists who prioritize outdoor space and location over interior size.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value around average even though the home is so small?

Assessed value in Winnipeg weighs both the dwelling and the land. Here, the lot is significantly above average in size, which offsets the smaller house. The market tends to assign value to location and land, not just finished square footage.

2. Is this a tear-down or a renovation candidate?

It could work either way, but the 1960 build and below-average living area suggest a renovation would likely need to be substantial. That said, if the home is structurally sound, an addition could be a smarter financial move than demolishing and rebuilding—especially given the land-to-value ratio is already favourable.

3. How does this property compare to others currently for sale in Garden City?

Most homes in Garden City have larger living areas and smaller lots. This one flips that pattern. If you’re shopping for a big yard in this area, you’ll find few options with this much outdoor space at a similar price point.

4. Are there restrictions on what can be done with the lot?

That depends on the specific zoning for Peony Avenue. In Garden City, many lots are zoned for single-family residential, but it’s worth checking whether the lot depth and width allow for a secondary suite or a larger replacement home. A quick call to the city’s planning department would clarify.

5. What’s the neighbourhood like in terms of resale value?

Garden City is a mature, stable area. Properties here don’t tend to spike in value quickly, but they also don’t drop sharply. The land itself is a long-term asset—if the home quality improves over time, the overall value could rise. For now, this is more of a functional buy than a speculative one.