677 St John'S Avenue

Inkster-Faraday, Winnipeg

39.2

Below average

Overall 39.2

Smaller than most nearby homes

810 sqft (bottom 29%)

Built in 1915 (15 yrs older than avg)

Located in a below-average income area

with median household income of ~44.8k

Transit 80.0

3-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes

Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 1 school, 2 healthcare facilitys, and 2 shops nearby

Living Area

Below average

21% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

15 yrs older 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

39.2 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

31.4Low
Living Area810 sqft32Low
Year Built191516Low
Lot Size3,900 sqft46Low
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
810 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 11%Same areaBottom 29%CitywideBottom 10%
Same street · St John'S Avenue
#175 / 197
Bottom 11% · Avg 1,325 sqft
Same area · Inkster-Faraday
#1,022 / 1,442
Bottom 29% · Avg 1,025 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#175,601 / 194,458
Bottom 10% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
226k
0255075100
Same streetTop 21%Same areaTop 28%CitywideBottom 12%
Same street · St John'S Avenue
#42 / 197
Top 21% · Avg 192.2k
Same area · Inkster-Faraday
#409 / 1,442
Top 28% · Avg 197.6k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#170,484 / 194,458
Bottom 12% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1915
0255075100
Same streetTop 36%Same areaBottom 41%CitywideBottom 11%

Lot Size

around average
3,900 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 49%Same areaTop 36%CitywideBottom 24%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

677 St John'S Avenue — 11 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 351 m), 1 education (nearest 127 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 436 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education1
🏥Healthcare2
🛒Shopping2
🏦Finance1
Worship3
🏛️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 7/2017CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Top 27%

Same area

Top 34%

City-wide

Bottom 15%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 677 St John'S Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 677 St John's Avenue

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This one-storey home in Inkster-Faraday is a study in contrasts, offering a unique value proposition. Its key characteristic is a recently renovated basement, adding functional space to a modest 810 sqft main-floor living area. The home sits on a standard 3,900 sqft lot with a detached garage.

The primary appeal lies in its financial profile within its immediate context. While the home is smaller and older (built 1915) than many city-wide averages, its assessed value ranks significantly above average for both its street and neighbourhood. This suggests it may be perceived as a well-maintained or improved property among its direct peers. It suits practical, value-conscious buyers—such as first-time homeowners or investors—who prioritize a move-in ready basement suite potential and a solid valuation in an established neighbourhood over sheer size or modern build date. A thoughtful perspective is that this property represents an efficient use of space; for the right buyer, the renovated basement effectively doubles the usable area, making the overall footprint more competitive than the main floor square footage alone implies.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the assessed value compare to recent sale prices?
The home last sold in July 2017 for an estimated $20.5k-$23.5k. The current assessed value is $22.6k, which aligns closely with that sale range and remains above average for the local area.

2. Is the living space too small?
At 810 sqft on the main floor, it is below average in size. However, the renovated basement provides additional flexible space, which can offset the main floor square footage for buyers who utilize both levels effectively.

3. What does the above-average assessment for the street indicate?
An assessed value that ranks in the top 21% on its street often reflects factors like improvements (e.g., the renovated basement), better overall condition, or a more desirable lot placement compared to neighbouring homes.

4. Are there any concerns with a 1915 build?
While the building is over a century old, its year-built ranking is around average for the historic Inkster-Faraday neighbourhood. This is typical, but a thorough inspection is always recommended to understand the condition of original elements and the quality of any updates.

5. What is the potential for this property?
It appears to be a maintained, turn-key property rather than a fixer-upper. Its potential lies in its income or mortgage-helper capability from the basement, and in holding value well within its established community. It is less about dramatic appreciation and more about stable, cost-effective homeownership.

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