251 Amherst Street

King Edward, Winnipeg

Property score

45.1

Below average

Overall 45.1 · Smaller than most nearby homes

792 sqft (bottom 29%) · Built in 1942 (6 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~67.5k

Transit 80.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 12 dining spots, 4 schools, 3 shops, and 9 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

17% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

6 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 69%Tagalog · 15%

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

Sold Count

1,128

Median price

356.6k

$/sqft

$349/sqft

Avg build year

1948

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Property score

45.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

30.6Low
Living Area792 sqft22Low
Year Built194224Low
Lot Size4,697 sqft60Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity71Good

Community Score

66.9Good
Household Income70Good
Education Level54Fair
Housing Stress52Fair
Core Housing Need76Good
Employment Health83Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

King Edward

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “king edward” (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: #46110251

Community deep dive

$68K

Median household income

$88K

Average household income

14%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.7

P90 / P10 ratio

37%

Single-person households

19%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)621
Labour force participation rate75%
Median age36.8
Avg household size2.2
Unemployment rate7%
Population density3450 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)14%
Single-person households37%
Couple families with children19%
Median household income (2020)$68K

Housing

Renter households29%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$248K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)29%
Visible minority45%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)28%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 69%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 14%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
792 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 48%Same areaBottom 29%CitywideBottom 9%
Same street · Amherst Street
#62 / 129
Top 48% · Avg 869 sqft
Same area · King Edward
#1,698 / 2,385
Bottom 29% · Avg 952 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#177,826 / 194,458
Bottom 9% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
325k
0255075100
Same streetTop 10%Same areaTop 16%CitywideBottom 37%
Same street · Amherst Street
#13 / 129
Top 10% · Avg 267.7k
Same area · King Edward
#377 / 2,385
Top 16% · Avg 258.2k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#122,076 / 194,458
Bottom 37% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1942
0255075100
Same streetTop 46%Same areaTop 50%CitywideBottom 20%

Lot Size

above average
4,697 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 35%Same areaTop 25%CitywideBottom 37%

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

251 Amherst Street — 32 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 12 dining (nearest 208 m), 4 education (nearest 310 m), 3 shopping (nearest 215 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining12
🏫Education4
🛒Shopping3
🌳Parks9
Fuel Stations1
Worship3

Crime & Safety

King Edward · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

32

2026

vs. city avg

+8%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

47%

Sales History

Sold 2/2025CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Top 16%

Same area

Top 10%

City-wide

Top 44%
Sold 5/2024CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 23%

Same area

Bottom 39%

City-wide

Bottom 16%

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Highlights & common questions: 251 Amherst Street, Winnipeg

Property Overview & Appeal

This one-storey home at 251 Amherst Street in Winnipeg's King Edward neighborhood presents a practical and value-conscious opportunity. Its key characteristic is a clear discrepancy between its modest physical size (792 sq ft living area, below area averages) and its strong assessed value, which ranks in the top 10-16% locally. This suggests the value is anchored in its desirable lot size (over 4,600 sq ft), the renovated basement, and the location itself. The detached garage adds functional appeal.

The property suits first-time buyers or downsizers seeking a manageable footprint without sacrificing yard space, and investors looking for a solid, rentable asset in a central area. Its appeal lies in this balance: it’s a smaller, older home (built 1942) on a good piece of land in an established community. A thoughtful perspective is that while the living space is compact, the high assessment relative to nearby homes indicates a perceived stability or upside that isn't solely about square footage—possibly due to the renovation, lot potential, or micro-location.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value high compared to the home's size?
The assessment likely reflects the combination of the renovated basement, the above-average lot size for the King Edward area, and the detached garage. Value in older neighborhoods often resides in land and functional updates, not just living area.

2. What does the recent sale history indicate?
The property sold in February 2025 for an estimated $33.5k-$36.5k, which was well above the area average at the time. This recent transaction supports the current assessed value and suggests sustained market interest.

3. Who would this property not suit?
It may not suit buyers seeking a modern, open-concept layout or substantial above-ground living space, as the main floor is compact. Those needing multiple bedrooms or dedicated home-office spaces on the main level should assess the layout carefully.

4. How does the lot size compare?
At 4,697 sq ft, the lot is above average for the King Edward neighborhood. This is a key feature, offering valuable outdoor space, gardening potential, or room for additions like a shed or deck, which is less common on tighter inner-city lots.

5. Are the property taxes likely to be high?
While the assessed value is strong for the local area, it remains around the city-wide average. Property taxes should be relatively moderate for Winnipeg, but buyers should verify the exact tax amount based on the final sale price.

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