202-197 Watson Street

Built 1986Living Area 835 sqft
Sale History
SOLDin Mar 2016
140K±5,000
Tax Assessment
149k(prev. 143k)
+6k(+4.2%)
DateSold PriceNeighbourhood
2016-03Sold140K±5,00025/30

Rankings reflect the property's sold price position within its street, neighbourhood, and all of Winnipeg in the year of sale.

Map
Near average835 sqft · top 60% in area · built 1986 · 1 yrs newer than avg
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High-income areaMedian household income ~$57K · top tier income demographics
2-min walk to transit4 nearby routes · score 94/100
Score

Property score

Overall score
53.7Fair
How is the score calculated? ▼
Scores are weighted aggregates of property attributes (size, age, lot, sales activity) and community signals from the 2021 Statistics Canada census (income, education, housing stress, employment). 100 = top of metric within Winnipeg.
Property Score
48.5
Low
Living area
32
Year built
78
Sales activity
86
Community Score
61.5
Fair
Income
60
Education
63
Housing
74
Core need
63
Employment
52
Rankings

How it stacks up

Each metric compared against 315 homes on Watson Street, 459 in Leila-Mcphillips Triangle, and 26,841 citywide. Polygon points further from the centre = better rank.
Living Area
835 sqft
BELOW AVERAGE
StreetTop 42%AreaBottom 40%CityBottom 27%
Same street
Top 42%
#133 / 315
Bottom 40%
#277 / 459
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 27%
#19,604 / 26,841
Tax-Assessed Value
149 k
BELOW AVERAGE
StreetBottom 40%AreaBottom 27%CityBottom 10%
Same street
Bottom 40%
#190 / 315
Bottom 27%
#334 / 459
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 10%
#24,159 / 26,841
Year Built
1986
NEAR AVERAGE
StreetBottom 45%AreaTop 37%CityBottom 46%
Same street
Bottom 45%
#172 / 315
Top 37%
#172 / 459
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 46%
#14,556 / 26,841
How rankings work — each polygon vertex is the property's percentile rank within that scope. Further from the centre = better.
Detailed ranking analysis ▼
202-197 Watson Street: Living Area Analysis

Street Level (Watson Street): Around Average. Ranked #133 out of 315 (Top 42%). The street average for comparable homes is 922 sqft.

Neighborhood Level (Leila-Mcphillips Triangle): Below Average. Ranked #277 out of 459 (Bottom 40%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 937 sqft.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #19,604 out of 26,841 (Bottom 27%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 1,042 sqft.

202-197 Watson Street: Tax-Assessed Value Analysis

Street Level (Watson Street): Below Average. Ranked #190 out of 315 (Bottom 40%). The street average for comparable homes is 176.3k.

Neighborhood Level (Leila-Mcphillips Triangle): Below Average. Ranked #334 out of 459 (Bottom 27%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 176.3k.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #24,159 out of 26,841 (Bottom 10%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 276.9k.

202-197 Watson Street: Year Built Analysis

Street Level (Watson Street): Below Average. Ranked #172 out of 315 (Bottom 45%). The street average for comparable homes is 1989.

Neighborhood Level (Leila-Mcphillips Triangle): Around Average. Ranked #172 out of 459 (Top 37%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 1985.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #14,556 out of 26,841 (Bottom 46%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 1990.

Market

Leila-Mcphillips Triangle market pulse

Past 14 years sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
Sold count
194
last 14 years
Median price
172.4k
14-year area median
Price per sqft
$196/sqft
area average
Avg build year
1985
area average
Market conditions · Winnipeg
Sales-to-New-Listings?
Seller's market
67.9%
Buyer'sBalancedSeller's
Sold
1,822
New listings
2,684
Sold above asking?
Last 7 days
Majority over ask
62%
Below ask62% above
70 of 113 sold above asking
What this means
Upward pressure
Demand is clearly outpacing supply. Buyers are competing, which is putting upward pressure on prices.
2026-05

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “leila-mcphillips triangle” (Condos, 2024). The tallest band is the mainstream budget range; multi-year view shows how that band shifts over time.

Community deep dive

Who lives in this neighbourhood

Dissemination area #46111249 · Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Population 1609
1,609
Population (2021)
41.6
Median age
2.2
Avg household size
2,979 / km²
Population density
Distribution by household income band
0-5k
1%
5k-10k
1%
10k-15k
4%
15k-20k
1%
20k-25k
7%
25k-30k
6%
30k-35k
5%
35k-40k
5%
40k-45k
5%
45k-50k
6%
50k-60k
13%
60k-70k
9%
70k-80k
8%
80k-90k
5%
90k-100k
4%
100k-125k
9%
125k-150k
4%
150k-200k
5%
200k plus
3%
$57K
Median household income
$70K
Average household income
19%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.3
Income inequality (Gini)
3.6
P90 / P10 ratio
37%
Single-person households
20%
Families with children
56%
Labour participation
11%
Unemployment
Local · Day-to-day

Transit, amenities & safety

Everything within walking distance, plus crime and waste collection.

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

202-197 Watson Street — 16 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 7 dining (nearest 399 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 228 m), 3 shopping (nearest 345 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining7
🏥Healthcare2
🛒Shopping3
🌳Parks1
🏦Finance2
Fuel Stations1

Crime & safety

Leila-Mcphillips Triangle · WPS public data
Full crime data →
Annual incidents
41
2026
vs. city average
+39%
▲ relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -94%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
80% of incidents

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Highlights & common questions

Is this home right for you?

Property highlights

Property Overview & Key Characteristics

This 835 sqft property at 202-197 Watson Street in Winnipeg's Leila-Mcphillips Triangle neighbourhood is a notably affordable entry point into the market. Built in 1986, its primary appeal lies in its exceptionally low property tax burden, as reflected by the assessed value ranking in the top 3% city-wide for affordability. The unit is compact and efficient, suitable for a minimalist lifestyle or as a strategic first investment.

Its appeal is practical and financial. It suits buyers with a tight budget seeking a foothold in homeownership without high carrying costs, or investors looking for a low-cost rental unit. The rankings suggest the space is smaller than most in Winnipeg, but it compares more favourably within its immediate street, indicating a neighbourhood of modestly sized homes. A thoughtful perspective is that this property represents a "value-over-space" proposition: you are purchasing location and ownership for a very low entry price, with the trade-off being limited square footage and no private garage or basement. It’s a straightforward asset for those whose priority is economic efficiency over expansive living areas.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the assessed value ranking actually mean?
The assessed value of $14.3k ranks in the top 3% lowest in Winnipeg, meaning property taxes are among the most affordable in the city. This is the standout financial feature of this home.

2. Is this a house or a condo/strata property?
The address format (202-197) and the mention of nearby units (e.g., 311-201 Watson Street) strongly suggest this is a condominium or similar multi-unit property, not a standalone house. Specific strata or condo fees would need to be confirmed.

3. The home sold for $14.1k in 2016. Is the price listed now similar?
The sales history shows a past transaction price very close to the current assessed value. This indicates a stable, low-value property. Any current listing price would likely be influenced by this but may be set higher by the seller.

4. Who would this property not suit?
It would not suit growing families needing multiple bedrooms, anyone requiring significant storage (no basement is noted), or buyers who prioritize modern updates and ample living space.

5. The "People also viewed" listings show much higher-valued homes. Why?
These are likely suggested by an algorithm based on neighbourhood browsing. They show what other buyers in the area are considering, which highlights this property's role as the most affordable option in a broader search. It underscores the value of this listing for budget-focused buyers.