427 Harvard Avenue E

Kern Park, Winnipeg

47.6

Below average

Overall 47.6

Smaller than most nearby homes

728 sqft (bottom 9%)

Built in 1958 (11 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a above-average income area

with median household income of ~75k

Transit 74.0

3-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes

Within 500m: 3 schools, 6 parks, 1 sports facility, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Below average

30% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

11 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 88%Tagalog · 4%

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

Sold Count

243

Median price

294.5k

$/sqft

$314/sqft

Avg build year

1947

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Property score

47.6 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

32.4Low
Living Area728 sqft22Low
Year Built195843Low
Lot Size4,000 sqft53Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity53Fair

Community Score

70.4Good
Household Income75Good
Education Level34Low
Housing Stress93Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health68Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Kern Park

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “kern park” (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: #46110838

Community deep dive

$75K

Median household income

$99K

Average household income

12%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.2

P90 / P10 ratio

31%

Single-person households

27%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)566
Labour force participation rate65%
Median age36.8
Avg household size2.4
Unemployment rate10%
Population density2264 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)12%
Single-person households31%
Couple families with children27%
Median household income (2020)$75K

Housing

Renter households28%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$250K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)10%
Visible minority12%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)19%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 87%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 3%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
728 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 8%Same areaBottom 9%CitywideBottom 5%
Same street · Harvard Avenue E
#215 / 234
Bottom 8% · Avg 1,631 sqft
Same area · Kern Park
#572 / 629
Bottom 9% · Avg 1,047 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#184,123 / 194,458
Bottom 5% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
267k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 21%Same areaBottom 35%CitywideBottom 21%
Same street · Harvard Avenue E
#186 / 234
Bottom 21% · Avg 443.9k
Same area · Kern Park
#408 / 629
Bottom 35% · Avg 288.2k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#153,434 / 194,458
Bottom 21% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1958
0255075100
Same streetTop 10%Same areaTop 33%CitywideBottom 39%

Lot Size

around average
4,000 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 27%Same areaBottom 49%CitywideBottom 26%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

427 Harvard Avenue E — 11 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 3 education (nearest 342 m), 6 parks (nearest 105 m).

Search radius
🏫Education3
🌳Parks6
💪Sports1
Worship1

Crime & Safety

Kern Park · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

1

2026

vs. city avg

-97%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-99%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Violent

100%

Sales History

Sold 1/2022CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 30%

Same area

Bottom 45%

City-wide

Bottom 22%
Sold 1/2016CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 17%

Same area

Bottom 25%

City-wide

Bottom 14%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 427 Harvard Avenue E, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 427 Harvard Avenue E, Kern Park, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This one-storey home in Kern Park is defined by its practicality and value. At 728 sqft with a renovated basement, it offers compact, efficient living space. The home stands out for its age; built in 1958, it is notably newer than many of its immediate neighbors, which can suggest updated infrastructure and fewer concerns associated with very old homes. Its assessed value is modest, positioning it as an accessible entry point into the market.

The primary appeal lies in its role as a straightforward, low-maintenance property. It suits first-time buyers seeking an affordable foothold, investors looking for a rental property with a manageable footprint, or downsizers who prioritize simplicity over square footage. The renovated basement adds functional space, a significant plus for a home of this size. A thoughtful perspective for buyers is to see the smaller living area not just as a limitation, but as a built-in guard against excessive utility costs and upkeep, aligning with a efficient, minimalist lifestyle. Its average standing within the Kern Park area for value and land size indicates it is a typical offering for the neighborhood, not an outlier.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the smaller living area impact livability?
At 728 sqft, the living space is compact. The renovated basement effectively doubles the usable area, making it suitable for a small household, but the main floor requires efficient use of space.

2. Why is the assessed value significantly lower than the city-wide average?
The assessed value reflects the home's smaller size, age, and the local market conditions of its specific street and neighborhood. It is in line with averages for Kern Park, indicating it is priced appropriately for the area.

3. What are the implications of the home being "newer" than others on the street?
Built in 1958, it is younger than most comparable homes on Harvard Avenue E. This can be an advantage, potentially meaning fewer major system replacements (like plumbing or electrical) have been due compared to homes built 20+ years earlier.

4. Is there potential for expansion or adding a garage?
The 4,000 sqft lot is slightly below average for the street but typical for the neighborhood. Any expansion or addition would need to consider lot coverage bylaws. The property currently has no garage, so adding one would be a custom project.

5. What can past sale prices tell me?
The home sold previously in 2016 and 2022. The increase in sale price range between those dates can indicate market trends, but for a precise understanding of its value history, you should request the exact sold price data.

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