522 Rosseau Avenue E

Kern Park, Winnipeg

Property score

60.5

Fair

Overall 60.5 · Compared with neighbourhood average

1,005 sqft (top 46%) · Built in 1954 (7 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~87k

Transit 70.0 · 5-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 1 shop, 7 parks, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Near average

4% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

7 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 82%French · 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

60.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

50.1Fair
Living Area1,005 sqft52Fair
Year Built195436Low
Lot Size4,950 sqft60Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity53Fair

Community Score

76.2Good
Household Income79Good
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health96Excellent

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: #46110839

Community deep dive

$87K

Median household income

$89K

Average household income

4%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.7

P90 / P10 ratio

25%

Single-person households

28%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)397
Labour force participation rate79%
Median age38.4
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate0%
Population density3308 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)4%
Single-person households25%
Couple families with children28%
Median household income (2020)$87K

Housing

Renter households6%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$276K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)11%
Visible minority18%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)24%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 82%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 3%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,005 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 40%Same areaTop 46%CitywideBottom 27%
Same street · Rosseau Avenue E
#67 / 167
Top 40% · Avg 986 sqft
Same area · Kern Park
#290 / 629
Top 46% · Avg 1,047 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#142,873 / 194,458
Bottom 27% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
322k
0255075100
Same streetTop 24%Same areaTop 23%CitywideBottom 36%
Same street · Rosseau Avenue E
#40 / 167
Top 24% · Avg 295.8k
Same area · Kern Park
#143 / 629
Top 23% · Avg 288.2k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#124,103 / 194,458
Bottom 36% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1954
0255075100
Same streetBottom 41%Same areaTop 48%CitywideBottom 33%

Lot Size

above average
4,950 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 31%Same areaTop 21%CitywideBottom 42%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

522 Rosseau Avenue E — 10 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 1 education (nearest 103 m), 1 shopping (nearest 479 m), 7 parks (nearest 276 m).

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🏫Education1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks7
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 11/2024CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Top 9%

Same area

Top 7%

City-wide

Top 46%
Sold 8/2019CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 25%

Same area

Bottom 32%

City-wide

Bottom 17%

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Highlights & common questions: 522 Rosseau Avenue E, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 522 Rosseau Avenue E, Kern Park, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This one-and-a-half storey home in Kern Park is a practical and well-situated property. Built in 1954, it offers 1,005 sqft of living space with a renovated basement and sits on a 4,950 sqft lot, which is notably above average for the neighbourhood. Its detached garage adds functional value. The home’s assessed value ranks above average for both its street and Kern Park, suggesting it is viewed favourably relative to its immediate peers, though it sits around the city-wide median.

The primary appeal lies in its established, quiet location and the value derived from its proportionally generous lot and recent basement renovation. It suits first-time buyers or downsizers looking for a manageable, low-maintenance footprint without sacrificing outdoor space. It also appeals to value-conscious buyers who prioritize a home that stands well against local comparables over one that competes city-wide in size or modernity. A thoughtful perspective is that this property represents a "middle ground" investment—it's not the newest or largest on the market, but its above-average positioning within a stable neighbourhood like Kern Park may offer a balanced blend of affordability and resilience.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the home’s size compare to others in the area?
At 1,005 sqft, the living area is very close to the average for both Rosseau Avenue and the broader Kern Park neighbourhood, making it a typical, comfortable size for the area.

2. What does the assessed value ranking indicate?
The assessed value is in the top 25% for both the street and Kern Park. This generally indicates that the municipal assessment views this property more highly than many around it, often reflecting factors like lot size, condition, or improvements like the renovated basement.

3. Is the lot size a significant feature?
Yes. The lot is over 4,950 sqft, which ranks above average for Kern Park. This provides more private outdoor space than many neighbouring properties, a valuable asset for gardening, recreation, or future expansion.

4. What can the recent sale history tell me?
The property sold in late 2024. The sale price range shown indicates it performed well above the local average sale price at that time, continuing the trend suggested by its above-average assessed value.

5. Who would this home not be suited for?
It may not suit buyers seeking a very modern, open-concept layout or extensive square footage, as it is a character home from the 1950s with a more traditional footprint. Those whose priority is a home that ranks above average in size city-wide, rather than within a specific community, might also look elsewhere.

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