8 Richardson Avenue

Garden City, Winnipeg

Property score

67.3

Good

Overall 67.3 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes

1,032 sqft (bottom 7%) · Built in 1957 (4 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~100k

Transit 80.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 3 dining spots, 4 schools, 1 shop, and 5 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

21% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

4 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 40%Tagalog · 30%

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

67.3 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

54.0Fair
Living Area1,032 sqft52Fair
Year Built195743Low
Lot Size6,047 sqft81Excellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42Low

Community Score

87.2Excellent
Household Income85Excellent
Education Level82Excellent
Housing Stress100Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health83Excellent

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: #46110929

Community deep dive

$100K

Median household income

$106K

Average household income

3%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.4

P90 / P10 ratio

26%

Single-person households

34%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)576
Labour force participation rate73%
Median age40.0
Avg household size3.0
Unemployment rate5%
Population density2057 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)3%
Single-person households26%
Couple families with children34%
Median household income (2020)$100K

Housing

Renter households0%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$300K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)63%
Visible minority68%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)43%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 40%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 30%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
1,032 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 5%Same areaBottom 7%CitywideBottom 29%
Same street · Richardson Avenue
#38 / 40
Bottom 5% · Avg 1,101 sqft
Same area · Garden City
#1,769 / 1,909
Bottom 7% · Avg 1,307 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#137,394 / 194,458
Bottom 29% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
328k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 32%Same areaBottom 20%CitywideBottom 38%
Same street · Richardson Avenue
#27 / 40
Bottom 32% · Avg 338.9k
Same area · Garden City
#1,522 / 1,909
Bottom 20% · Avg 357.4k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#120,015 / 194,458
Bottom 38% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1957
0255075100
Same streetBottom 17%Same areaBottom 17%CitywideBottom 37%

Lot Size

above average
6,047 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 50%Same areaTop 50%CitywideTop 30%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

8 Richardson Avenue — 16 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 3 dining (nearest 469 m), 4 education (nearest 174 m), 1 shopping (nearest 391 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining3
🏫Education4
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks5
🏦Finance1
Fuel Stations1
Worship1

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

Sold 4/2020CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 8%

Same area

Bottom 11%

City-wide

Bottom 26%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 8 Richardson Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This one-storey home at 8 Richardson Avenue in Winnipeg's Garden City neighborhood presents a practical opportunity. Its key appeal lies in being a more affordable entry point into the stable, family-oriented community. With a renovated basement and a detached garage, it offers functional space. The living area is compact at 1,032 sqft, which is below average for the immediate area, suggesting a home best suited for those who value efficient use of space over square footage. However, it sits on a solid, average-sized lot for the street.

This property would likely suit first-time buyers, downsizers, or pragmatic investors looking for a lower-maintenance, single-level layout in a well-established area. Its below-average size and assessed value for Garden City indicate it may be one of the more accessible options in the neighborhood, appealing to budget-conscious buyers who prioritize location over a larger footprint. A thoughtful perspective is that while the house itself is modest, the lot size is proportionally generous for the home's scale, offering potential for outdoor living or future expansion, subject to approvals.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the size of this home compare to others nearby?
At 1,032 sqft, the living area is below the average for both Richardson Avenue and the wider Garden City area. It represents a more compact, efficiently sized home.

2. What is the significance of the assessed value?
The assessed value of $32,800 is around average for the street but below average for Garden City. This can sometimes indicate a more affordable tax base relative to the neighborhood, but it's essential to compare this to the current asking price.

3. Has the basement renovation been permitted?
The listing notes a renovated basement. Prospective buyers should inquire about the scope of work, when it was completed, and if all necessary permits were obtained and final inspections passed.

4. What is the typical lot size here, and how does this property compare?
The land area of 6,047 sqft is perfectly average for Richardson Avenue and Garden City. This is a standard lot size for the community.

5. How can I find out the exact historical sale price?
The listed sale price range is based on public data. The exact sold price can be requested directly from the website via email; they provide this detail manually without using the contact for unsolicited marketing.

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