36 Forestgate Avenue

Linden Woods, Winnipeg

Property score

83.2

Excellent

Overall 83.2 · Smaller but newer than most nearby homes

1,544 sqft (bottom 10%) · Built in 1998 (6 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~140k

Transit 70.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 1 nearby route · Within 500m: 4 parks, and 5 sports facilitys nearby

Living Area

Below average

24% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

6 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 60%Chinese · 11%

Past 10 years Linden Woods sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

797

Median price

662.5k

$/sqft

$341/sqft

Avg build year

1992

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Property score

83.2 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

77.8Good
Living Area1,544 sqft79Good
Year Built199884Excellent
Lot Size5,310 sqft67Good
Neighbourhood Sales Activity71Good

Community Score

91.3Excellent
Household Income93Excellent
Education Level91Excellent
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health83Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

Linden Woods

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “linden woods” (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: #46111227

Community deep dive

$140K

Median household income

$172K

Average household income

9%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

4.2

P90 / P10 ratio

10%

Single-person households

46%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)862
Labour force participation rate72%
Median age42.4
Avg household size3.0
Unemployment rate5%
Population density917 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)9%
Single-person households10%
Couple families with children46%
Median household income (2020)$140K

Housing

Renter households5%
Condominium dwellings12%
Median dwelling value (owners)$520K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)36%
Visible minority42%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)57%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 59%
Mother tongue (2nd)Chinese · 11%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,544 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 24%Same areaBottom 10%CitywideTop 28%
Same street · Forestgate Avenue
#19 / 25
Bottom 24% · Avg 1,742 sqft
Same area · Linden Woods
#2,289 / 2,550
Bottom 10% · Avg 2,023 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#54,585 / 194,458
Top 28% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
584k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 48%Same areaBottom 32%CitywideTop 9%
Same street · Forestgate Avenue
#13 / 25
Bottom 48% · Avg 588k
Same area · Linden Woods
#1,739 / 2,550
Bottom 32% · Avg 657.1k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#17,815 / 194,458
Top 9% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1998
0255075100
Same streetTop 40%Same areaTop 26%CitywideTop 18%

Lot Size

around average
5,310 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 40%Same areaBottom 6%CitywideTop 48%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

36 Forestgate Avenue — 9 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 4 parks (nearest 297 m).

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🌳Parks4
💪Sports5

Crime & Safety

Linden Woods · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

16

2026

vs. city avg

-46%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-95%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

81%

Sales History

Sold 1/2022CA$600k–650k
Sold price

Same street

Top 31%

Same area

Top 39%

City-wide

Top 7%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 36 Forestgate Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 36 Forestgate Avenue, Linden Woods

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This 1998 cabover-style home in the established Linden Woods neighbourhood offers a practical, move-in-ready foundation. Its key feature is a renovated basement, adding valuable finished living space to the 1,544 sqft main floor plan. The property sits on a generous 5,310 sqft lot, which is larger than most on the street, providing ample outdoor space. With an attached garage and no pool, it presents a lower-maintenance option within the area.

The appeal lies in its balance. It’s not the newest or largest home on the block, but it holds a strong position with above-average lot size and a modernized basement. The assessed value ($58.4k) and its last sold price ($60k in 2022) are consistent, suggesting stable value without the premium of a recent full-gut renovation. This home would suit first-time buyers moving into a desirable family neighbourhood, or downsizers seeking single-level living (main floor) with extra space for guests or hobbies in the finished basement. It’s a pragmatic choice for those who value location and land size over having the most contemporary layout or highest-end finishes.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does this home compare to others in Linden Woods?
Based on the data, this home is solidly in the middle range for the neighbourhood. Its living area is in the top 30%, but its year built and assessed value rank around the median. This indicates you’re getting more interior space than many, but the property is priced accordingly as an older home in the area.

2. Is the lot size a significant advantage?
Yes. The lot is in the top 6% for size within Linden Woods. This is a less obvious but valuable asset, offering more privacy, play space, or gardening potential than is typical, and lot size is something that cannot be easily changed.

3. What does the “renovated basement” likely mean?
Given the home’s age and assessed value, this most likely indicates functional updates like flooring, paint, and possibly a bathroom or legal egress, rather than a high-end custom finish. It’s a key feature that adds immediate livable space without the buyer needing to undertake a major project.

4. The home last sold in early 2022. What does that suggest?
The sale two years ago at a price close to the current assessed value suggests a stable market entry point. It may indicate a previous owner who made the basement updates before selling, and it provides a recent, transparent benchmark for value.

5. Who might this property not suit?
Buyers seeking a brand-new, open-concept layout or the largest square footage in the area may find this home dated. Similarly, those wanting a premium investment with top-tier neighbourhood rankings in every category might look at newer or more extensively renovated properties nearby. It’s best for those who see potential in a well-located, grounded property.

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