473 Brooklyn Street

King Edward, Winnipeg

Property score

41.5

Below average

Overall 41.5 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes

760 sqft (bottom 23%) · Built in 1913 (35 yrs older 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: 2 schools, 2 shops, 5 parks, and 1 sports facility nearby

Living Area

Below average

20% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

35 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 76%Tagalog · 9%

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

41.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

22.7Low
Living Area22
760 sqftLow
Year Built16
1913Low
Lot Size18
2,297 sqftLow
Neighbourhood Sales Activity71
Good

Community Score

69.8Good
Household Income75
Good
Education Level63
Fair
Housing Stress74
Good
Core Housing Need63
Fair
Employment Health60
Fair

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: #46110238

Community deep dive

$75K

Median household income

$87K

Average household income

12%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.9

P90 / P10 ratio

30%

Single-person households

22%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)475
Labour force participation rate57%
Median age38.8
Avg household size2.4
Unemployment rate6%
Population density818 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)12%
Single-person households30%
Couple families with children22%
Median household income (2020)$75K

Housing

Renter households28%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$264K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)29%
Visible minority38%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)30%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 75%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 9%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
760 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 29%Same areaBottom 23%CitywideBottom 7%
Same street · Brooklyn Street
#112 / 157
Bottom 29% · Avg 930 sqft
Same area · King Edward
#1,837 / 2,385
Bottom 23% · Avg 952 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#181,130 / 194,458
Bottom 7% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
130k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 1%Same areaBottom 1%CitywideBottom 2%
Same street · Brooklyn Street
#157 / 157
Bottom 1% · Avg 234.6k
Same area · King Edward
#2,383 / 2,385
Bottom 1% · Avg 258.2k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#191,175 / 194,458
Bottom 2% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

below average
1913
0255075100
Same streetBottom 25%Same areaBottom 15%CitywideBottom 10%

Lot Size

below average
2,297 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 24%Same areaBottom 2%CitywideBottom 2%

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

473 Brooklyn Street — 11 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 2 education (nearest 193 m), 2 shopping (nearest 386 m), 5 parks (nearest 88 m).

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🏫Education2
🛒Shopping2
🌳Parks5
💪Sports1
Fuel Stations1

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 12/2016CA$100k–150k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 2%

Same area

Bottom 1%

City-wide

Bottom 1%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 473 Brooklyn Street, Winnipeg

Section 1: Property Overview

This one-storey home at 473 Brooklyn Street in Winnipeg's King Edward neighbourhood presents a straightforward, no-frills opportunity. Its key characteristic is its affordability, underscored by a very low assessed value that places it in the bottom tier compared to most of the city. With 760 sqft of living space and no basement, garage, or pool, it's a compact and simple structure on a modest 2,297 sqft lot. Built in 1913, it is notably older than most area homes.

The appeal lies in its potential as an entry point into the market or as a bare-bones investment property. It suits buyers with very limited capital, those seeking a minimal footprint, or investors looking for a low-cost asset that could be renovated or held for land value. A less obvious perspective is that its rock-bottom official valuation might offer relative tax savings compared to more updated homes, and its age could appeal to someone interested in the history of Winnipeg's early 20th-century housing stock, though it would require significant investigation and likely investment.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city-wide average?
The assessed value reflects the property's older age, smaller size, and basic characteristics compared to the broader market. It is ranked in the lowest percentiles for its street, neighbourhood, and city, indicating it is considered a more modest asset by municipal assessment standards.

2. What does "no basement" mean for this home?
It indicates the house is built on a slab or crawl space, with no below-grade living or storage area. This limits utility and storage space and may influence heating system placement and renovation options.

3. How does the sold price history from 2016 relate to today's value?
The last recorded sale was between $8,500 and $11,500 in late 2016. This historical figure provides context for the property's past market position but does not reflect current market conditions, which must be determined by a new appraisal or comparative market analysis.

4. Who would this property be most suitable for?
It is best suited for an extremely budget-conscious first-time buyer, a hands-on investor planning a renovation, or someone seeking the absolute minimum carrying costs. It is less suitable for those needing space, modern amenities, or who are not prepared for potential maintenance associated with a 113-year-old home.

5. How should I interpret the ranking data for Living Area and Year Built?
The rankings show this home is smaller and older than most comparable properties on its street, in King Edward, and across Winnipeg. For example, its living area is in the top 71% on its street, which means 71% of comparable street properties are larger than it is. This quantifies its position as a more compact and historic option in its peer group.