288 Leila Avenue

Jefferson, Winnipeg

Property score

38.3

Below average

Overall 38.3 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes

466 sqft (bottom 1%) · Built in 1945 (3 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~73k

Transit 94.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 1 school, 3 shops, and 5 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

55% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

3 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 66%Tagalog · 18%

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

Sold Count

1,026

Median price

320k

$/sqft

$314/sqft

Avg build year

1948

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Property score

38.3 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

19.0Low
Living Area5
466 sqftLow
Year Built30
1945Low
Lot Size53
4,002 sqftFair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42
Low

Community Score

67.3Good
Household Income74
Good
Education Level44
Low
Housing Stress63
Fair
Core Housing Need76
Good
Employment Health76
Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Jefferson

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “jefferson” (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: #46110015

Community deep dive

$73K

Median household income

$77K

Average household income

9%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.5

P90 / P10 ratio

31%

Single-person households

23%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)614
Labour force participation rate68%
Median age38.8
Avg household size2.4
Unemployment rate6%
Population density3411 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)9%
Single-person households31%
Couple families with children23%
Median household income (2020)$73K

Housing

Renter households40%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$276K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)26%
Visible minority38%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)21%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 65%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 17%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
466 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 1%Same areaBottom 1%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Leila Avenue
#333 / 333
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,078 sqft
Same area · Jefferson
#2,760 / 2,763
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,029 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#194,338 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
167k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 1%Same areaBottom 2%CitywideBottom 5%
Same street · Leila Avenue
#329 / 333
Bottom 1% · Avg 332.7k
Same area · Jefferson
#2,708 / 2,763
Bottom 2% · Avg 282.9k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#185,684 / 194,458
Bottom 5% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

below average
1945
0255075100
Same streetBottom 8%Same areaBottom 22%CitywideBottom 22%

Lot Size

below average
4,002 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 20%Same areaBottom 27%CitywideBottom 26%

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

288 Leila Avenue — 11 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 458 m), 1 education (nearest 328 m), 3 shopping (nearest 366 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education1
🛒Shopping3
🌳Parks5
🏦Finance1

Crime & Safety

Jefferson · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

40

2026

vs. city avg

+36%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-94%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

80%

Sales History

Sold 9/2017CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 3%

Same area

Bottom 8%

City-wide

Bottom 5%
Sold 9/2016CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 1%

Same area

Bottom 1%

City-wide

Bottom 1%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 288 Leila Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Summary: 288 Leila Avenue, Winnipeg

Section 1: Overview & Appeal

This is a compact, one-storey home built in 1945, situated on a standard-sized lot in the Jefferson neighbourhood. Its key characteristic is its exceptionally modest scale, with a living area of 466 sqft, placing it among the smallest homes in the city. The basement has been renovated, and the property includes a detached garage.

The primary appeal lies in its ultra-affordable entry point into the Winnipeg market, underscored by a very low assessed value and historically low sale prices. It represents a minimal financial commitment for a land-owning property. This setup would suit a highly specific buyer: someone seeking a bare-bones investment property, a hands-on individual looking for a literal "fix-and-hold" project with minimal upfront cost, or an owner who values extreme simplicity and low overhead above space. Its size and price make it an outlier, not a typical family home. A thoughtful perspective is that such a property can serve as a low-risk tool for building equity through gradual, manageable improvements, or as a strategic foothold in a neighbourhood where the land itself may hold future value.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this a livable home, or more of a tear-down?
Based on the listing noting a renovated basement, it is presented as a livable property. However, given its age (1945) and exceptionally small size, a thorough inspection is crucial to understand its current condition and livability standards.

2. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city-wide average?
The assessed value reflects the property's very small size, age, and likely basic condition compared to the typical Winnipeg home. It is assessed in line with similar, very modest properties in its immediate area.

3. What are the main considerations for a potential buyer?
Focus should be on the viability of the renovated basement, the condition of major systems (roof, wiring, plumbing) given the home's age, and whether the ultra-compact living space aligns with your needs. Financing for a property at this price point may also require specific lender arrangements.

4. How does the lot size compare?
At 4,002 sqft, the lot is below average for the city but is reasonably aligned with lots in the Jefferson area. It offers standard outdoor space for the neighbourhood.

5. What does the sale history indicate?
The property has sold for very low prices in recent years (2016, 2017), consistent with its assessed value. This history suggests a stable, low-value market niche rather than a property in rapid decline or appreciation.