207-189 Watson Street

Built 1986Living Area 588 sqft
Sale History
SOLDin May 2017
120K±5,000
Tax Assessment
125k(prev. 121k)
+4k(+3.3%)
DateSold PriceNeighbourhood
2017-05Sold120K±5,00015/18

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

Map
Below average588 sqft · top 85% 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
44.3Low
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
32.9
Low
Living area
8
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
588 sqft
BELOW AVERAGE
StreetBottom 23%AreaBottom 15%CityBottom 5%
Same street
Bottom 23%
#244 / 315
Bottom 15%
#388 / 459
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 5%
#25,550 / 26,841
Tax-Assessed Value
125 k
BELOW AVERAGE
StreetBottom 20%AreaBottom 14%CityBottom 4%
Same street
Bottom 20%
#253 / 315
Bottom 14%
#397 / 459
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 4%
#25,735 / 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 ▼
207-189 Watson Street: Living Area Analysis

Street Level (Watson Street): Below Average. Ranked #244 out of 315 (Bottom 23%). The street average for comparable homes is 922 sqft.

Neighborhood Level (Leila-Mcphillips Triangle): Below Average. Ranked #388 out of 459 (Bottom 15%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 937 sqft.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #25,550 out of 26,841 (Bottom 5%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 1,042 sqft.

207-189 Watson Street: Tax-Assessed Value Analysis

Street Level (Watson Street): Below Average. Ranked #253 out of 315 (Bottom 20%). The street average for comparable homes is 176.3k.

Neighborhood Level (Leila-Mcphillips Triangle): Below Average. Ranked #397 out of 459 (Bottom 14%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 176.3k.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #25,735 out of 26,841 (Bottom 4%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 276.9k.

207-189 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

207-189 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).

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🍽️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: 207-189 Watson Street, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a compact, late-1980s condominium in Winnipeg's Leila-Mcphillips Triangle neighborhood. At 588 square feet, its living space is notably smaller than most comparable homes on its street, in the area, and across the city. This is reflected in its below-average assessed value of $12,100, which positions it as one of the more accessible entry points into the market.

The primary appeal lies in its affordability and efficiency. It represents a low-barrier option for first-time buyers, investors seeking a rental property with a modest entry cost, or downsizers looking to minimize expenses and maintenance. Its 1986 build date is around average for the city, suggesting a balance between established infrastructure and relative modernity.

A less obvious perspective is its potential as a practical financial tool rather than a forever home. The below-average costs for taxes and fees (implied by the low assessment) could allow an owner to build equity with lower carrying costs, freeing up capital for other investments or life goals. It suits a buyer whose priority is securing a tangible asset in the market over spacious living.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city-wide average?
The assessed value is directly tied to the property's characteristics, primarily its smaller square footage. It ranks in the bottom 20% of the city for both size and value, which results in a proportionally lower assessment and, typically, lower property taxes.

2. What does the sold price history tell me?
The property sold between $100,000 and $150,000 in 2017. This historical range, combined with the current low assessed value, indicates it has consistently been a budget-conscious option. For an exact sale price, you can request details via email from the listing source.

3. Who would this property suit best?
It's ideally suited for a first-time buyer prioritizing entry into the market over space, an investor looking for an affordable rental unit, or someone downsizing to reduce living costs and maintenance responsibilities.

4. How does it compare to its immediate neighbors?
The listing shows several other units at the same address (e.g., 307-201, 309-201 Watson). This suggests it is part of a larger condominium or apartment-style complex, meaning your immediate comparables and neighborhood experience will be very similar to these adjacent units.

5. Are there any concerns with a property of this age and size?
The 1986 build is average for Winnipeg, so standard due diligence for a building of that era is advised. The more significant consideration is the compact size (588 sq ft), which requires a lifestyle suited to efficient living and may impact long-term resale appeal to larger households.