Property score
62.7
Fair
Overall 62.7 · Newer than most nearby homes
1,007 sqft (bottom 40%) · Built in 1957
Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~92k
Transit 64.0 · 7-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 park, 1 fuel station, and 2 place of worships nearby
Living Area
Near average
5% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Above average
0 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 87%Tagalog · 5%
Past 10 years Jameswood sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
203
341.5k
$321/sqft
1957
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62.7 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Jameswood
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “jameswood” (Detached houses (non-condo), 2024). The tallest band is the mainstream budget range; multi-year view shows how that band shifts over time.
Sales-to-New-Listings
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
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.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110272
$92K
Median household income
$91K
Average household income
2%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.2
Income inequality (Gini)
2.3
P90 / P10 ratio
35%
Single-person households
20%
Families with children
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
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Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
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Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
71 Jameswood Drive — 4 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 parks (nearest 200 m).
Jameswood · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
1
2026
vs. city avg
-97%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -94%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Other
100%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 1% | Bottom 6% | Bottom 15% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 71 Jameswood Drive
Key Characteristics & Appeal
This is a modest, one-storey home built in 1957, situated on a standard-sized lot in the Jameswood area of Winnipeg. With just over 1,000 square feet of living space, no basement, and no garage, it represents a straightforward, no-frills property. Its primary appeal lies in its simplicity and potential as an entry point into the housing market. The home’s assessed value is notably below average for its immediate neighborhood and street, which could signal an opportunity for a value-conscious buyer or an investor.
The property would best suit a first-time buyer comfortable with a smaller footprint, a hands-on owner looking for a manageable project, or an investor seeking a rental property with lower upfront costs. A thoughtful perspective is that its age (among the oldest on the street) gives it a kind of established character, and its below-average assessment, while a marker of its condition, also means property taxes are likely proportionally lower. This isn't a home for someone seeking modern amenities or ample storage, but rather for one who sees potential in a solid, basic structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than neighboring homes?
The assessed value is significantly below the average for Jameswood Drive and the wider Jameswood area. This typically reflects the home's age, size, condition, and lack of features like a basement or garage compared to other homes used in the valuation comparison.
2. What does having "no basement" practically mean for storage and utilities?
All living space is on the main floor. Utilities like the furnace and water heater will be in a small utility room, and storage space will be limited to closets and possibly an attic or shed, requiring creative storage solutions.
3. The home sold in 2019 for a relatively low price. What does that history indicate?
The 2019 sale price range is consistent with the home's long-standing below-average assessment. It suggests the property has been positioned in the market as an affordable, entry-level option for some time, not a fixer-upper that has recently declined.
4. Is the lot size a pro or a con?
At just over 5,000 sq. ft., the lot is average for the street and area. It provides a decent outdoor space for a garden or recreation without the burden of extensive landscaping maintenance, aligning with the home's manageable scale.
5. Who would this property not be suitable for?
It would not suit buyers who need multiple bedrooms or bathrooms, those who require a garage for vehicle storage or workshop space, or anyone unwilling to live in a home where renovations or updates may be needed due to its age and basic nature.
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