596 Walker Avenue

Lord Roberts, Winnipeg

Property score

54.0

Fair

Overall 54.0 · Compared with neighbourhood average

987 sqft (bottom 44%) · Built in 1913 (20 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~83k

Transit 82.0 · 1-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 2 schools, 1 healthcare facility, and 1 shop nearby

Living Area

Near average

8% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

20 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 89%Tagalog · 2%

Past 10 years Lord Roberts sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

770

Median price

290k

$/sqft

$288/sqft

Avg build year

1933

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Property score

54.0 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

36.6Low
Living Area987 sqft42Low
Year Built191316Low
Lot Size2,912 sqft28Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity80Good

Community Score

80.0Excellent
Household Income78Good
Education Level72Good
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health83Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

Lord Roberts

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “lord roberts” (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: #46110462

Community deep dive

$83K

Median household income

$91K

Average household income

8%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.7

P90 / P10 ratio

31%

Single-person households

26%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)413
Labour force participation rate72%
Median age36.4
Avg household size2.2
Unemployment rate4%
Population density5162 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)8%
Single-person households31%
Couple families with children26%
Median household income (2020)$83K

Housing

Renter households13%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$270K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)19%
Visible minority18%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)35%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 89%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 2%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
987 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 45%Same areaBottom 44%CitywideBottom 24%
Same street · Walker Avenue
#96 / 212
Top 45% · Avg 950 sqft
Same area · Lord Roberts
#1,019 / 1,828
Bottom 44% · Avg 1,071 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#146,977 / 194,458
Bottom 24% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
277k
0255075100
Same streetTop 27%Same areaTop 44%CitywideBottom 23%
Same street · Walker Avenue
#57 / 212
Top 27% · Avg 250.4k
Same area · Lord Roberts
#811 / 1,828
Top 44% · Avg 286.7k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#148,924 / 194,458
Bottom 23% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1913
0255075100
Same streetTop 40%Same areaBottom 46%CitywideBottom 10%

Lot Size

above average
2,912 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 21%Same areaBottom 45%CitywideBottom 9%

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

596 Walker Avenue — 15 amenities found within 500 m, across 8 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 490 m), 2 education (nearest 208 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 441 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education2
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks4
💪Sports2
Fuel Stations1
Worship3

Crime & Safety

Lord Roberts · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

42

2026

vs. city avg

+42%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

74%

Sales History

Sold 10/2020CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Top 24%

Same area

Top 29%

City-wide

Bottom 38%
Sold 2/2017CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Top 50%

Same area

Bottom 41%

City-wide

Bottom 20%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 596 Walker Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This home at 596 Walker Avenue in Winnipeg's Lord Roberts neighbourhood presents a classic, early 20th-century character combined with practical lot size. Built in 1913, its appeal lies in its established community setting and a land area that is notably generous for its street. The 987 sqft living space is typical for the area, but the lot of over 2,900 sqft offers above-average outdoor potential for the immediate locale. Its assessed value positions it well within its peer group on Walker Avenue, suggesting a solid, middle-of-the-road investment for the street.

It would suit a buyer looking for a home with traditional roots in a mature neighbourhood, who values a larger-than-average yard for the block over a large interior footprint. It's a practical choice for someone entering the market who appreciates space to garden or expand outdoors, rather than a buyer seeking a modern, turn-key home or maximum square footage.


Frequently Asked Questions

How does this home’s value compare to its neighbours?
Based on assessed value, this property ranks in the top 27% on Walker Avenue itself, meaning it is valued higher than most directly comparable homes on the same street. This suggests it may have features or a condition that is favourable within its most immediate context.

Is the lot size a significant feature?
Yes. The land area of 2,912 sqft ranks in the top 21% on its street, meaning it has a larger yard than roughly 80% of its Walker Avenue neighbours. This is a standout feature for outdoor space in this specific location.

What does the sold price history indicate?
The home sold in the $250k-$300k range in 2020 and the $200k-$250k range in 2017. This history, combined with its current assessment, shows a pattern of value growth and stability in line with area averages over that period.

How old is the home, and what should I consider?
Built in 1913, the home is over a century old. This is around the average age for Lord Roberts. Buyers should budget for the maintenance and potential updates typical of a home of this era, while also appreciating the established neighbourhood character it represents.

Where can I see more detailed comparisons?
You can view an interactive neighbourhood analysis map to compare this property side-by-side with nearby homes on metrics like year built, living area, and lot size. A link is provided on the detail page for this purpose.

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