649 Rathgar Avenue

Lord Roberts, Winnipeg

Property score

44.1

Below average

Overall 44.1 · Smaller but newer than most nearby homes

648 sqft (bottom 5%) · Built in 1957 (24 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~74k

Transit 82.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 5 parks, and 2 place of worships nearby

Living Area

Below average

39% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

24 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 88%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

44.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

24.3Low
Living Area648 sqft15Low
Year Built195743Low
Lot Size2,207 sqft18Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity80Good

Community Score

73.9Good
Household Income74Good
Education Level54Fair
Housing Stress93Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health68Good

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: #46110447

Community deep dive

$74K

Median household income

$100K

Average household income

12%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.1

P90 / P10 ratio

36%

Single-person households

13%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)450
Labour force participation rate64%
Median age38.8
Avg household size2.0
Unemployment rate7%
Population density3750 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)12%
Single-person households36%
Couple families with children13%
Median household income (2020)$74K

Housing

Renter households15%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$250K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)10%
Visible minority11%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)28%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 87%
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

below average
648 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 7%Same areaBottom 5%CitywideBottom 2%
Same street · Rathgar Avenue
#149 / 161
Bottom 7% · Avg 1,011 sqft
Same area · Lord Roberts
#1,731 / 1,828
Bottom 5% · Avg 1,071 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#191,159 / 194,458
Bottom 2% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
286k
0255075100
Same streetTop 32%Same areaTop 40%CitywideBottom 26%
Same street · Rathgar Avenue
#52 / 161
Top 32% · Avg 271.6k
Same area · Lord Roberts
#728 / 1,828
Top 40% · Avg 286.7k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#144,843 / 194,458
Bottom 26% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1957
0255075100
Same streetTop 9%Same areaTop 18%CitywideBottom 37%

Lot Size

around average
2,207 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 48%Same areaBottom 22%CitywideBottom 1%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

649 Rathgar Avenue — 8 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 education (nearest 75 m), 5 parks (nearest 211 m).

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🏫Education1
🌳Parks5
Worship2

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 9/2021CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Top 38%

Same area

Top 42%

City-wide

Bottom 27%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 649 Rathgar Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 649 Rathgar Avenue, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This home at 649 Rathgar Avenue in Lord Roberts is a compact, post-war bungalow built in 1957, offering a practical entry point into a well-established neighbourhood. With 648 square feet of living space, it is notably smaller than most homes in the area, placing it in the top 93% for size on its street (meaning only 7% of nearby homes are smaller). Its assessed value is relatively modest and aligns closely with the local average for Rathgar Avenue.

The primary appeal lies in its efficiency and location. It represents a lower-barrier option for acquiring a standalone house on a standard city lot in a central Winnipeg neighbourhood. It would suit a first-time buyer, an investor, or someone looking to downsize without leaving a mature community. A thoughtful perspective is that a home of this era and size, while requiring updates, often has a simpler layout and mechanical systems than much older neighbouring houses, potentially easing renovation projects. Its "newer" build year compared to many century-old homes on the street could be a subtle advantage for maintenance and insurance.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the size of this home compare to others?
At 648 sqft, the living area is below the average for the Lord Roberts neighbourhood (approx. 1,071 sqft) and significantly below the Winnipeg city average. It is one of the more compact houses on Rathgar Avenue itself.

2. Is the assessed value typical for the area?
Yes. The assessed value of $28,600 is around the average for homes on Rathgar Avenue and in the broader Lord Roberts neighbourhood, though it is below the citywide average.

3. What is the lot size?
The land area is 2,207 sqft, which is about average for Rathgar Avenue but below the average lot size for both the Lord Roberts neighbourhood and the city as a whole.

4. When was it last sold and for what price?
Public records indicate it was sold between 2021 and 2025, with a price range of $250,000 to $300,000. The exact sale price is available upon request from the listing service.

5. How does the year built compare to nearby homes?
Built in 1957, it is a newer construction compared to many homes in Lord Roberts, where the average build year is around 1933. On Rathgar Avenue, it ranks in the top 9% for being newer.

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