597 Walker Avenue

Lord Roberts, Winnipeg

Property score

61.7

Fair

Overall 61.7 · Larger than most nearby homes

1,200 sqft (top 25%) · Built in 1911 (22 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

Above average

12% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

22 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

61.7 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

49.5Low
Living Area1,200 sqft66Good
Year Built191116Low
Lot Size2,207 sqft18Low
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

above average
1,200 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 16%Same areaTop 25%CitywideTop 50%
Same street · Walker Avenue
#33 / 212
Top 16% · Avg 950 sqft
Same area · Lord Roberts
#466 / 1,828
Top 25% · Avg 1,071 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#97,378 / 194,458
Top 50% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
290k
0255075100
Same streetTop 22%Same areaTop 37%CitywideBottom 27%
Same street · Walker Avenue
#47 / 212
Top 22% · Avg 250.4k
Same area · Lord Roberts
#680 / 1,828
Top 37% · Avg 286.7k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#142,805 / 194,458
Bottom 27% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1911
0255075100
Same streetBottom 37%Same areaBottom 33%CitywideBottom 7%

Lot Size

above average
2,207 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 29%Same areaBottom 22%CitywideBottom 1%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

597 Walker Avenue — 15 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 499 m), 2 education (nearest 230 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 443 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education2
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks5
💪Sports2
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 12/2024CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Top 6%

Same area

Top 15%

City-wide

Top 46%
Sold 1/2020CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Top 45%

Same area

Bottom 45%

City-wide

Bottom 22%
Sold 6/2017CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 30%

Same area

Bottom 23%

City-wide

Bottom 13%

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Highlights & common questions: 597 Walker Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 597 Walker Avenue, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This home at 597 Walker Avenue in Lord Roberts is a character property with strong, above-average fundamentals for its immediate street and neighbourhood. Built in 1911, it offers 1,200 sqft of living space, which is notably larger than many comparable homes on Walker Avenue and in Lord Roberts overall. Its assessed value of $290k sits above the local street average but below the wider city average, suggesting a value proposition within a desirable, established area. The lot size of 2,207 sqft is manageable and typical for the central neighbourhood.

The appeal lies in its position as a well-sized, solid home in a mature community. It suits buyers looking for character and space without the premium of a new build, and who value a central location. A thoughtful perspective is that while the home is older than the city average, it has consistently sold within or above its local peer group price range in recent transactions, indicating sustained desirability. It’s ideally suited for a first-time buyer or an investor seeking a property with proven resilience in its specific micro-market, rather than someone prioritizing a massive lot or a modern construction year.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does this home really compare to others in the area?
The data shows it stands out positively on its own street. Its living space is in the top 16% of 212 homes on Walker Avenue, and its assessed value is in the top 22%. In the broader Lord Roberts neighbourhood, it remains above average for size.

2. The home was built in 1911. Should I be concerned?
While older than the city average, its age is typical for Lord Roberts. The key consideration is the condition of major systems (roof, wiring, plumbing), which should be verified through a thorough inspection, as is wise with any character home.

3. Why is the assessed value below the city-wide average?
This is common for mature, central neighbourhoods where homes are older and lots are smaller than in newer suburban developments. The assessed value reflects the property’s characteristics relative to the entire city, but its market value is more closely tied to recent sales on its street and in Lord Roberts.

4. What can recent sold prices tell me?
The home sold between $350k-$400k in 2024, a price that placed it in the top 6% of sales on Walker Avenue at that time. This indicates strong market performance and buyer competition for well-positioned homes in this specific location.

5. How do I find out the exact historical sold prices?
The exact sold prices are not published in the public record. You can request them directly via the email option provided on the listing page; the service commits to providing the accurate figures without using your email for unsolicited marketing.

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