538 Ravelston Avenue E

Kern Park, Winnipeg

Property score

52.7

Fair

Overall 52.7 · Smaller but newer than most nearby homes

804 sqft (bottom 18%) · Built in 1962 (15 yrs newer than avg)

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

Transit 80.0 · 5-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 1 shop, 4 parks, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Below average

23% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

15 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 80%French · 5%

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

52.7 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

39.0Low
Living Area804 sqft32Low
Year Built196246Low
Lot Size4,133 sqft53Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity53Fair

Community Score

73.2Good
Household Income79Good
Education Level34Low
Housing Stress93Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health76Good

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: #46110853

Community deep dive

$87K

Median household income

$100K

Average household income

6%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.8

P90 / P10 ratio

25%

Single-person households

25%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)427
Labour force participation rate64%
Median age36.4
Avg household size2.4
Unemployment rate4%
Population density2846 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)6%
Single-person households25%
Couple families with children25%
Median household income (2020)$87K

Housing

Renter households0%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$280K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)12%
Visible minority19%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)18%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 80%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 4%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
804 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 21%Same areaBottom 18%CitywideBottom 9%
Same street · Ravelston Avenue E
#187 / 236
Bottom 21% · Avg 1,066 sqft
Same area · Kern Park
#513 / 629
Bottom 18% · Avg 1,047 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#176,265 / 194,458
Bottom 9% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
312k
0255075100
Same streetTop 34%Same areaTop 32%CitywideBottom 33%
Same street · Ravelston Avenue E
#81 / 236
Top 34% · Avg 310.9k
Same area · Kern Park
#199 / 629
Top 32% · Avg 288.2k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#130,567 / 194,458
Bottom 33% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1962
0255075100
Same streetTop 22%Same areaTop 14%CitywideBottom 44%

Lot Size

around average
4,133 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 45%Same areaTop 44%CitywideBottom 28%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

538 Ravelston Avenue E — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 1 education (nearest 115 m), 1 shopping (nearest 465 m), 4 parks (nearest 330 m).

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🏫Education1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks4
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 11/2020CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Top 48%

Same area

Top 44%

City-wide

Bottom 26%
Sold 2/2017CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 38%

Same area

Bottom 37%

City-wide

Bottom 19%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 538 Ravelston Avenue E, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This 804 sqft one-storey home at 538 Ravelston Avenue E in Winnipeg's Kern Park neighbourhood presents a specific and practical opportunity. Built in 1962, it is newer than many homes in the immediate area. Its key features include a renovated basement and a detached garage. The living space is modest and below average for the street, neighbourhood, and city, suggesting a compact, efficient layout. Conversely, its assessed value is consistently around the average for its peer groups. The lot is a manageable 4,133 sqft, fairly typical for Kern Park but below the city-wide average. Recent sale history indicates steady value in its range.

Key Characteristics & Appeal

The primary appeal of this property lies in its efficiency and position as a manageable entry point into the market. It suits first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking a straightforward, lower-maintenance home without a major renovation project. The renovated basement adds valuable finished space, effectively increasing usable square footage beyond the main floor footprint. A less obvious perspective is that a home with below-average living area but an average assessment for its area can represent a land-value or location play; the value is anchored in the lot and neighbourhood more than the structure's size. This could appeal to a buyer viewing it as a long-term hold with future redevelopment potential. Its newer build date (for the area) may also mean fewer immediate concerns with aging core components compared to neighbouring homes.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the house particularly small?
Yes. At 804 sqft of living area, it is below the average size for comparable homes on its street, in Kern Park, and across Winnipeg. This indicates a compact, efficient layout.

2. What does the "renovated basement" include?
The listing confirms the basement is renovated but does not specify the finishes or layout. This is a key detail to clarify with the seller or agent to understand the home's full usable space.

3. How stable has the property's value been?
Based on available sale data, it sold in the $215k-$245k range in early 2017 and the $245k-$275k range in late 2020, showing modest appreciation in that period. Its assessed value is around average for its local context.

4. Who would this property suit best?
It is well-suited to first-time buyers due to its scale and price point, or to downsizers looking for a manageable single-level home with a finished basement for extra space. The detached garage is also a practical asset.

5. How does the lot size impact potential?
The 4,133 sqft lot is around average for Kern Park. While not oversized, it provides standard outdoor space and is typical for the neighbourhood. For the right buyer, it represents a manageable yard without excessive upkeep.

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