48 Essex Avenue

Glenwood, Winnipeg

Property score

42.9

Below average

Overall 42.9 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes

616 sqft (bottom 4%) · Built in 1929 (23 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~77k

Transit 74.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 5 dining spots, 1 school, 1 healthcare facility, and 1 park nearby

Living Area

Below average

39% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

23 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 75%French · 5%

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

Sold Count

785

Median price

376k

$/sqft

$381/sqft

Avg build year

1952

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Property score

42.9 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

23.4Low
Living Area15
616 sqftLow
Year Built20
1929Low
Lot Size46
3,845 sqftLow
Neighbourhood Sales Activity69
Good

Community Score

72.2Good
Household Income75
Good
Education Level54
Fair
Housing Stress83
Excellent
Core Housing Need88
Excellent
Employment Health68
Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Glenwood

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “glenwood” (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: #46110565

Community deep dive

$77K

Median household income

$89K

Average household income

11%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.1

P90 / P10 ratio

33%

Single-person households

20%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)554
Labour force participation rate70%
Median age34.4
Avg household size2.4
Unemployment rate13%
Population density3258 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)11%
Single-person households33%
Couple families with children20%
Median household income (2020)$77K

Housing

Renter households25%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$300K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)30%
Visible minority34%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)26%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 75%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 5%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
616 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 9%Same areaBottom 4%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Essex Avenue
#71 / 78
Bottom 9% · Avg 885 sqft
Same area · Glenwood
#1,649 / 1,716
Bottom 4% · Avg 1,015 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#192,334 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
238k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 38%Same areaBottom 17%CitywideBottom 15%
Same street · Essex Avenue
#48 / 78
Bottom 38% · Avg 272.9k
Same area · Glenwood
#1,418 / 1,716
Bottom 17% · Avg 321.2k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#166,095 / 194,458
Bottom 15% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1929
0255075100
Same streetTop 45%Same areaBottom 30%CitywideBottom 17%

Lot Size

around average
3,845 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 42%Same areaBottom 33%CitywideBottom 23%

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

48 Essex Avenue — 11 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 5 dining (nearest 193 m), 1 education (nearest 296 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 182 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining5
🏫Education1
🏥Healthcare1
🌳Parks1
Worship3

Crime & Safety

Glenwood · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

26

2026

vs. city avg

-12%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-94%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

62%

Sales History

Sold 10/2020CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 34%

Same area

Bottom 18%

City-wide

Bottom 18%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 48 Essex Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 48 Essex Avenue, Glenwood, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a compact, one-storey home built in 1929, offering a straightforward and affordable entry into Winnipeg’s Glenwood neighbourhood. With 616 square feet of living space, it is notably smaller than most homes in the area and city-wide, positioning it as a minimalist or starter option. The lot size of 3,845 sqft is fairly typical for the street and provides decent outdoor space relative to the home's footprint.

Its primary appeal lies in its low financial barrier to entry, underscored by a modest assessed value that is average for Essex Avenue but below the wider area averages. The home has an unfinished basement and no garage, presenting a clean slate for future improvements. It would suit a first-time buyer, an investor looking for a rental property, or someone seeking a downsized, low-maintenance living arrangement. A thoughtful perspective for a buyer is the potential to use the proportionally larger lot compared to the home's size for gardening, outdoor living, or even a future expansion, which is a less common opportunity in this price range.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the size of this home compare to others?
At 616 sqft, the living area is below average for the Glenwood neighbourhood and significantly smaller than the typical Winnipeg home. It ranks in the bottom 10% locally for size.

2. Is the assessed value a reliable indicator of the selling price?
The assessed value is $23,800, which is around average for Essex Avenue. However, recent sold prices on the street (like 34 Essex at ~$21.5k-$24.5k in 2020) and similar assessed values city-wide suggest this is a very low-price-point property. Market conditions and the home's condition will determine the final sale price.

3. What does the "unfinished basement" mean for potential?
The basement is noted as "not renovated," meaning it is in a raw state. This offers flexibility for future development (like adding living space or storage) but will require a significant investment to finish.

4. What are the implications of the 1929 build date?
Built 97 years ago, the home is older than most in the city. Buyers should budget for potential updates to older mechanical systems, insulation, or windows, and ensure a thorough inspection.

5. How does the property rank for land value?
The land area is around average for the street but below average city-wide. Its ranking suggests the value is primarily in the land itself, which is a common scenario for older, smaller homes in established neighbourhoods.