961 Carter Avenue

Grant Park, Winnipeg

Property score

41.5

Below average

Overall 41.5 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes

600 sqft (bottom 3%) · Built in 1947 (10 yrs older than avg)

Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~52k

Transit 92.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 5 nearby routes · Within 500m: 4 dining spots, 2 schools, 2 healthcare facilitys, and 3 shops nearby

Living Area

Below average

43% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

10 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 56%Tagalog · 5%

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

Sold Count

126

Median price

360k

$/sqft

$315/sqft

Avg build year

1957

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Property score

41.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

26.1Low
Living Area600 sqft15Low
Year Built194730Low
Lot Size3,749 sqft46Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity84Excellent

Community Score

64.5Fair
Household Income56Fair
Education Level82Excellent
Housing Stress42Low
Core Housing Need76Good
Employment Health83Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

Grant Park

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “grant park” (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: #46110419

Community deep dive

$52K

Median household income

$77K

Average household income

15%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.2

P90 / P10 ratio

53%

Single-person households

12%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)692
Labour force participation rate74%
Median age41.6
Avg household size1.8
Unemployment rate5%
Population density4942 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)15%
Single-person households53%
Couple families with children12%
Median household income (2020)$52K

Housing

Renter households46%
Condominium dwellings42%
Median dwelling value (owners)$240K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)28%
Visible minority41%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)47%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 56%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 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
600 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 2%Same areaBottom 3%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Carter Avenue
#126 / 129
Bottom 2% · Avg 1,070 sqft
Same area · Grant Park
#341 / 352
Bottom 3% · Avg 1,061 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#192,753 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
220k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 12%Same areaBottom 3%CitywideBottom 11%
Same street · Carter Avenue
#113 / 129
Bottom 12% · Avg 334.1k
Same area · Grant Park
#340 / 352
Bottom 3% · Avg 360.1k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#172,516 / 194,458
Bottom 11% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1947
0255075100
Same streetTop 47%Same areaBottom 17%CitywideBottom 24%

Lot Size

around average
3,749 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 48%Same areaBottom 16%CitywideBottom 22%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

961 Carter Avenue — 17 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 4 dining (nearest 387 m), 2 education (nearest 297 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 381 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining4
🏫Education2
🏥Healthcare2
🛒Shopping3
🌳Parks2
💪Sports1
Worship3

Crime & Safety

Grant Park · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

16

2026

vs. city avg

-46%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-97%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

63%

Sales History

961 Carter 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: 961 Carter Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 961 Carter Avenue, Grant Park, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a compact, one-storey home built in 1947, situated on a standard-sized lot in the established Grant Park neighbourhood. Its key characteristic is its modest 600 sqft living area, which is notably smaller than most homes in the area and across Winnipeg. This is reflected in its assessed value of $220k, which sits below the local and city-wide averages.

The primary appeal lies in its position as a potentially accessible entry point into a desirable neighbourhood. It suits a specific type of buyer: a first-time purchaser, a downsizer, or an investor looking for a lower-priced foothold in Grant Park. The value proposition is less about the house itself and more about the land and location. For the right buyer, its smaller scale could mean lower utility costs, less maintenance, and a simpler living footprint. It represents an opportunity to secure a property in the area with the potential to renovate or expand over time, making it a strategic purchase rather than a move-in-ready dream home.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the living area really only 600 square feet?
Yes. The data confirms the home's living area is significantly below averages for Carter Avenue, Grant Park, and Winnipeg overall. This indicates a very compact layout.

2. Why is the assessed value lower than neighbourhood averages?
The assessed value of $220k is lower than area averages primarily due to the home's small size and age. Value here is driven more by the lot location in Grant Park than by the structure's current attributes.

3. What does the "rank" and "top" percentage data mean?
These metrics compare this property against similar ones. For example, its living area is in the "Top 98%" on its street, which sounds high but actually means it ranks 126th out of 129—it's in the smallest 2% of homes. This is a relative measure of how it stacks up in specific categories.

4. Is this a teardown or renovation project?
Given its age, size, and value positioning, it is likely considered a candidate for a significant renovation or redevelopment. Buyers should budget and plan for updates or an expansion to meet modern living standards.

5. How does the lot size compare?
At 3,749 sqft, the lot is fairly average for Carter Avenue but below the wider neighbourhood and city averages. It provides a standard urban footprint with potential for outdoor space or future additions, subject to local zoning.

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