Property score
77.2
Good
Overall 77.2 · Older than most nearby homes
1,691 sqft (top 37%) · Built in 1942 (29 yrs older than avg)
Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~116k
Transit 74.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 park nearby
Living Area
Near average
7% larger than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Below average
29 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 79%Tagalog · 5%
Past 10 years Marlton sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
60
515k
$353/sqft
1971
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77.2 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Marlton
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “marlton” (Detached houses (non-condo), 2024). The tallest band is the mainstream budget range; multi-year view shows how that band shifts over time.
Sales-to-New-Listings
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
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.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46111101
$116K
Median household income
$122K
Average household income
4%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.3
Income inequality (Gini)
3.0
P90 / P10 ratio
16%
Single-person households
37%
Families with children
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
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Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
257 Marlton Crescent — 1 amenities found within 500 m, across 1 categories, including 1 parks (nearest 495 m).
Marlton · WPS public data · 2025
Annual incidents
13
2025
vs. city avg
-56%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -28%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
69%
257 Marlton Crescent: We are not showing a transaction history based solely on public data; that does not mean no sale ever occurred. You can still request details by email in the “Data notes” section below—we will look it up manually and reply with the most accurate information available.
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
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Property Overview: 257 Marlton Crescent, Winnipeg
This well-established home in the Marlton neighbourhood presents a classic one-storey bungalow on an exceptionally large, mature lot. Built in 1942, it offers 1,691 sqft of living space above grade, complemented by an unfinished basement and a detached garage. Its key appeal lies in the rare combination of a spacious interior footprint and a vast, private yard of over 11,000 sqft—a rarity within the city. The property’s strength is its land: it ranks in the top 4% of Winnipeg for lot size, offering immense potential for gardening, recreation, or future expansion.
The home would suit a practical buyer who values space and privacy over turn-key modern finishes. It’s ideal for a growing family seeking room to play, a multi-generational household with plans to develop the basement, or a long-term investor attracted by the value of the land itself. The appeal is grounded in substance over style, offering a canvas for customization. A less obvious perspective is its potential for energy retrofits; a home of this era and structure can be a great candidate for significant efficiency upgrades, blending classic character with modern performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the true value proposition here?
The primary value is in the land. You are purchasing one of the larger residential lots in Winnipeg, which provides long-term equity, privacy, and options that are increasingly difficult to find in the city.
2. Is the unfinished basement a drawback or an opportunity?
It is a significant opportunity. While it requires investment, it allows a new owner to customize the space to their exact needs—whether for a suite, a large recreation room, or ample storage—without paying a premium for someone else’s finished work.
3. Given its age, what should I be most concerned about?
A home from the 1940s will likely have original or older major systems (roof, plumbing, electrical, insulation). A thorough inspection is essential to understand the condition and prioritize updates, focusing on structure, envelope, and safety systems first.
4. How does the neighbourhood ranking affect this property?
The rankings show a compelling contrast: while the house itself is older than most in the area, its lot size and living space are highly competitive. This suggests you may be investing in a home that is under-improved relative to its potential in a well-established community.
5. What’s it like living in a one-storey bungalow?
It offers excellent single-level living, which is ideal for accessibility and easy maintenance. The trade-off is that the roof and foundation footprints are large, which can influence long-term maintenance costs compared to a two-storey home with the same square footage.
