621 Mountain Avenue

Inkster-Faraday, Winnipeg

Property score

29.5

Below average

Overall 29.5 · Smaller than most nearby homes

480 sqft (bottom 1%) · Built in 1935 (5 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a below-average income area with median household income of ~44.8k

Transit 82.0 · 1-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 2 schools, 2 healthcare facilitys, and 4 shops nearby

Living Area

Below average

53% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

5 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 67%Tagalog · 13%

Past 10 years Inkster-Faraday sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

538

Median price

247.5k

$/sqft

$193/sqft

Avg build year

1930

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Property score

29.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

15.2Low
Living Area480 sqft5Low
Year Built193522Low
Lot Size3,054 sqft38Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42Low

Community Score

50.9Fair
Household Income45Low
Education Level54Fair
Housing Stress74Good
Core Housing Need50Fair
Employment Health52Fair

Neighbourhood Sales

Inkster-Faraday

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “inkster-faraday” (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: #46110919

Community deep dive

$45K

Median household income

$66K

Average household income

27%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.0

P90 / P10 ratio

48%

Single-person households

17%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)516
Labour force participation rate57%
Median age46.0
Avg household size2.2
Unemployment rate12%
Population density5160 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)27%
Single-person households48%
Couple families with children17%
Median household income (2020)$45K

Housing

Renter households56%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$200K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)36%
Visible minority43%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)25%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 66%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 12%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
480 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 1%Same areaBottom 1%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Mountain Avenue
#308 / 310
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,109 sqft
Same area · Inkster-Faraday
#1,435 / 1,442
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,025 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#194,247 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
124k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 8%Same areaBottom 8%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Mountain Avenue
#286 / 310
Bottom 8% · Avg 198.2k
Same area · Inkster-Faraday
#1,327 / 1,442
Bottom 8% · Avg 197.6k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#191,786 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1935
0255075100
Same streetTop 42%Same areaTop 42%CitywideBottom 18%

Lot Size

around average
3,054 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 8%Same areaBottom 38%CitywideBottom 13%

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

621 Mountain Avenue — 16 amenities found within 500 m, across 8 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 491 m), 2 education (nearest 252 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 450 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education2
🏥Healthcare2
🛒Shopping4
🌳Parks1
🏦Finance1
Worship4
🏛️Government1

Crime & Safety

Inkster-Faraday · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

61

2026

vs. city avg

+107%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

80%

Sales History

Sold 12/2023CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 34%

Same area

Bottom 29%

City-wide

Bottom 5%
Sold 12/2022CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 13%

Same area

Bottom 12%

City-wide

Bottom 2%

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Highlights & common questions: 621 Mountain Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Summary: 621 Mountain Avenue, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a compact, one-storey home built in 1935 on a standard city lot in the Inkster-Faraday neighbourhood. Its defining characteristic is its modest scale: with a living area of 480 sq ft, it is notably smaller than most homes in the city. The property includes a detached garage and an unfinished basement. The appeal lies squarely in its affordability and simplicity. With an assessed value significantly below the city average, it represents a very low barrier to entry into homeownership. It suits a specific buyer: someone seeking an ultra-affordable starter home, an investor looking for a straightforward rental property, or a buyer who values minimal space and upkeep over modern finishes and square footage. A thoughtful perspective is that its small size and vintage charm could be a perfect canvas for a creative, efficient renovation, turning a limitation into a bespoke asset.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the home in livable condition?
The listing notes the basement is "not renovated," suggesting the home likely requires some updates or cosmetic work. Prospective buyers should budget for improvements and are strongly encouraged to conduct a thorough inspection.

2. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city average?
The low assessment directly reflects the home's very small size (480 sq ft) compared to the typical Winnipeg home, its age, and the market conditions in its area. It indicates a property valued for its land and basic structure rather than its finished living space.

3. What are the recent sold prices for this home?
Public data shows it sold in the range of $14.5k-$17.5k in late 2023 and $10.5k-$13.5k in late 2022. For the exact sale price, you can request the information directly via the website's provided email service.

4. What is the neighbourhood like?
It is located in the established Inkster-Faraday area. The lot size is around average for this specific neighbourhood, suggesting a typical, close-knit community feel rather than a sprawling suburban one.

5. Is this a good investment property?
Given its very low price point, it could offer a high yield relative to its cost for a rental investment. However, investors must carefully consider potential renovation needs, maintenance costs for an older home, and the specific rental demand in this area.

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