71 Desjardins Drive

Island Lakes, Winnipeg

82.8

Excellent

Overall 82.8

Compared with neighbourhood average

1,522 sqft (bottom 37%)

Built in 1989 (6 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~133k

Transit 74.0

2-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes

Within 500m: 1 park nearby

Living Area

Below average

7% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

6 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 70%French · 6%

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

82.8 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

77.4Good
Living Area1,522 sqft79Good
Year Built198978Good
Lot Size6,506 sqft85Excellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity32Low

Community Score

90.8Excellent
Household Income92Excellent
Education Level91Excellent
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health83Excellent

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: #46111202

Community deep dive

$133K

Median household income

$160K

Average household income

5%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.0

P90 / P10 ratio

14%

Single-person households

38%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)748
Labour force participation rate75%
Median age44.8
Avg household size2.8
Unemployment rate6%
Population density2412 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)5%
Single-person households14%
Couple families with children38%
Median household income (2020)$133K

Housing

Renter households0%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$472K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)16%
Visible minority17%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)53%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 70%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 6%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,522 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 40%Same areaBottom 37%CitywideTop 29%
Same street · Desjardins Drive
#26 / 43
Bottom 40% · Avg 1,549 sqft
Same area · Island Lakes
#1,343 / 2,119
Bottom 37% · Avg 1,635 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#56,732 / 194,458
Top 29% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
417k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 23%Same areaBottom 11%CitywideTop 34%
Same street · Desjardins Drive
#33 / 43
Bottom 23% · Avg 451.8k
Same area · Island Lakes
#1,892 / 2,119
Bottom 11% · Avg 494.7k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#66,982 / 194,458
Top 34% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1989
0255075100
Same streetTop 37%Same areaBottom 38%CitywideTop 23%

Lot Size

above average
6,506 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 26%Same areaTop 31%CitywideTop 22%

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

71 Desjardins Drive — 1 amenities found within 500 m, across 1 categories, including 1 parks (nearest 151 m).

Search radius
🌳Parks1

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 11/2023CA$400k–450k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 42%

Same area

Bottom 47%

City-wide

Top 26%
Sold 11/2017CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 11%

Same area

Bottom 7%

City-wide

Top 48%

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Highlights & common questions: 71 Desjardins Drive, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 71 Desjardins Drive, Island Lakes

Key Characteristics, Appeal & Ideal Buyer

This 1989 four-level split home in Island Lakes offers a practical layout with 1,522 sqft of living space and a renovated basement. Its key characteristic is balance: it sits comfortably in the middle of the pack for its immediate street and neighbourhood in terms of size and age, but stands out with an above-average, generous lot of 6,506 sqft. This presents a grounded value proposition—you’re getting more outdoor space than many homes in the area, which is a lasting asset. The home’s assessed value is notably below the neighbourhood average, which can signal different things; for a savvy buyer, it might represent an entry point into a well-established area or suggest room for value growth through updates.

The appeal lies in its established community setting and the potential inherent in a larger lot and a basement that’s already been updated. It suits first-time buyers or young families looking for a foothold in a mature neighbourhood with room to grow outdoors. It would also suit a value-conscious buyer who prefers a home that isn’t at the top of the market price for the area, allowing budget for personalization.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the below-average assessed value for the neighbourhood a concern?
Not necessarily. It primarily affects property taxes, which could be a relative advantage. It often reflects the home’s specific update history and market positioning compared to neighbours, not the condition.

2. What are the advantages of a four-level split layout?
This style naturally separates living spaces, offering more privacy between bedrooms and common areas than a traditional two-story. However, it involves more stairs, which is a consideration for mobility.

3. The lot is larger than average for the street. What does that mean practically?
It provides more private outdoor space for gardening, play, or entertaining. It can also offer more flexibility for future additions like a deck or shed, subject to city bylaws.

4. How does the home’s age (1989) impact maintenance?
Homes from this era are typically past major initial system failures but are entering the period where original components like the roof, windows, or major appliances may need planned replacement or upgrading.

5. The home sold in 2023 and is back on the market. Should I be wary?
Not inherently. Short ownership periods can happen for many life-change reasons (job relocation, family needs). It’s a point to discuss with your agent to understand the context, but not an automatic red flag.

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