11 Island Cove

Island Lakes, Winnipeg

Property score

83.1

Excellent

Overall 83.1 · Larger but older than most nearby homes

1,875 sqft (top 21%) · Built in 1985 (10 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~106k

Transit 82.0 · 1-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, and 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Above average

15% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

10 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 71%French · 5%

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

Sold Count

654

Median price

580k

$/sqft

$348/sqft

Avg build year

1995

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Property score

83.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

82.4Excellent
Living Area89
1,875 sqftExcellent
Year Built73
1985Good
Lot Size85
6,642 sqftExcellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity32
Low

Community Score

84.2Excellent
Household Income87
Excellent
Education Level82
Excellent
Housing Stress83
Excellent
Core Housing Need100
Excellent
Employment Health60
Fair

Neighbourhood Sales

Island Lakes

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “island lakes” (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: #46110514

Community deep dive

$106K

Median household income

$129K

Average household income

8%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.8

P90 / P10 ratio

18%

Single-person households

31%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)947
Labour force participation rate60%
Median age47.6
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate9%
Population density2309 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)8%
Single-person households18%
Couple families with children31%
Median household income (2020)$106K

Housing

Renter households20%
Condominium dwellings10%
Median dwelling value (owners)$420K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)18%
Visible minority16%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)48%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 71%
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

above average
1,875 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 30%Same areaTop 21%CitywideTop 14%
Same street · Island Cove
#7 / 10
Bottom 30% · Avg 1,920 sqft
Same area · Island Lakes
#454 / 2,119
Top 21% · Avg 1,635 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#27,854 / 194,458
Top 14% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
483k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 30%Same areaBottom 49%CitywideTop 23%
Same street · Island Cove
#7 / 10
Bottom 30% · Avg 545.2k
Same area · Island Lakes
#1,089 / 2,119
Bottom 49% · Avg 494.7k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#43,978 / 194,458
Top 23% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1985
0255075100
Same streetTop 30%Same areaBottom 3%CitywideTop 29%

Lot Size

above average
6,642 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 20%Same areaTop 29%CitywideTop 20%

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

11 Island Cove — 3 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 179 m), 2 parks (nearest 256 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🌳Parks2

Crime & Safety

Island Lakes · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

3

2026

vs. city avg

-90%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-97%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Violent

67%

Sales History

Sold 6/2017CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 1%

Same area

Bottom 24%

City-wide

Top 37%

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Highlights & common questions: 11 Island Cove, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 11 Island Cove, Island Lakes, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This two-storey home at 11 Island Cove is a solid, established property in the Island Lakes neighbourhood. Built in 1985, it offers 1,875 sqft of living space with a renovated basement and an attached garage. The home presents a practical balance: its living space is comfortably above the Winnipeg city average, yet it sits on a land parcel (6,642 sqft) that is slightly more compact than others on its own street. This suggests a manageable yard with less maintenance. The assessed value is positioned around the average for both the immediate street and the broader Island Lakes area, indicating a fair market positioning without premium pricing.

Its appeal lies in its proven neighbourhood and functional layout. The renovated basement adds valuable finished space, and the home’s size offers room for a growing family or those needing a home office. It would suit buyers looking for a move-in ready, no-surprises home in a mature, sought-after suburb—particularly those who value space indoors over extensive yard work. A thoughtful perspective is that this property represents the "steady middle" of its market: it’s not the newest or largest on the block, but it offers dependable size and updates in a prime location, making it a prudent choice for stability over flash.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does this home’s size compare to others?
At 1,875 sqft, the living area is above average for both Winnipeg overall and the Island Lakes neighbourhood, offering more interior space than many comparable homes. On its specific street, however, it is slightly below the average for the group.

2. Is the property assessed at a fair value?
The assessed value is very close to the average for both Island Cove and the Island Lakes neighbourhood, suggesting it is priced consistently with its immediate peers. Citywide, it ranks above average, reflecting the desirability of the area.

3. What is the lot size, and is it typical?
The lot is 6,642 sqft. It is above average for the city and Island Lakes, but it is one of the smaller lots on Island Cove itself, where properties tend to have larger land areas.

4. How old is this home, and what does that mean?
Built in 1985, the home is older than most in Island Lakes but is newer than the average Winnipeg home. This suggests it may have more modern construction basics than many city properties, but potential buyers should still consider the age of major systems like roof, windows, and HVAC.

5. Where can I find the exact historical sold price?
The listing provides an estimated sold price range from 2017. For the precise sale history, you can request the exact data via email from the listing service, which provides it manually without using your email for unsolicited marketing.