1-738 Dorchester Avenue

Mcmillan, Winnipeg

53.9

Fair

Overall 53.9

Older than most nearby homes

1,007 sqft (top 48%)

Built in 1911 (46 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area

with median household income of ~67k

Transit 82.0

2-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes

Within 500m: 29 dining spots, 1 school, 1 healthcare facility, and 3 shops nearby

Living Area

Near average

1% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

46 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 84%French · 3%

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

Sold Count

348

Median price

285k

$/sqft

$246/sqft

Avg build year

1957

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Property score

53.9 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

43.3Low
Living Area1,007 sqft52Fair
Year Built191116Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity95Excellent

Community Score

69.7Good
Household Income68Good
Education Level82Excellent
Housing Stress63Fair
Core Housing Need88Excellent
Employment Health42Low

Neighbourhood Sales

Mcmillan

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “mcmillan” (Condos, 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: #46110395

Community deep dive

$67K

Median household income

$90K

Average household income

17%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

4.0

P90 / P10 ratio

56%

Single-person households

5%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)459
Labour force participation rate59%
Median age34.4
Avg household size1.6
Unemployment rate21%
Population density6557 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)17%
Single-person households56%
Couple families with children5%
Median household income (2020)$67K

Housing

Renter households53%
Condominium dwellings38%
Median dwelling value (owners)$300K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)20%
Visible minority16%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)46%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 83%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 3%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,007 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 23%Same areaTop 48%CitywideTop 48%
Same street · Dorchester Avenue
#48 / 62
Bottom 23% · Avg 1,245 sqft
Same area · Mcmillan
#278 / 582
Top 48% · Avg 1,016 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#12,924 / 26,841
Top 48% · Avg 1,042 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
265k
0255075100
Same streetTop 42%Same areaTop 38%CitywideTop 38%
Same street · Dorchester Avenue
#26 / 62
Top 42% · Avg 285.5k
Same area · Mcmillan
#219 / 582
Top 38% · Avg 244.4k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#10,314 / 26,841
Top 38% · Avg 256.1k

Year Built

around average
1911
0255075100
Same streetBottom 39%Same areaBottom 11%CitywideBottom 2%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

1-738 Dorchester Avenue — 40 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 29 dining (nearest 156 m), 1 education (nearest 398 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 456 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining29
🏫Education1
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping3
🌳Parks5
💪Sports1

Crime & Safety

Mcmillan · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

26

2026

vs. city avg

-12%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-95%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

65%

Sales History

Sold 8/2022CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Top 43%

Same area

Top 25%

City-wide

Top 25%
Sold 5/2017CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 10%

Same area

Bottom 36%

City-wide

Bottom 35%

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Highlights & common questions: 1-738 Dorchester Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview & Key Characteristics

This home at 1-738 Dorchester Avenue is a 1,007 sqft property built in 1911, presenting a classic character home opportunity in Winnipeg's Mcmillan neighbourhood. Its assessed value is $26,500. The appeal lies in its position as a more compact and historically grounded property within its immediate area, where it offers a lower entry point compared to many larger, more modern neighbours. While its living space is below the local street average, it ranks around the city-wide average, suggesting a manageable size for the right buyer.

The property would suit a first-time buyer, an investor, or someone seeking a character home who prioritizes location and potential over move-in perfection. It’s for a buyer comfortable with a home that requires updates and appreciates the narrative of a 115-year-old structure. A thoughtful perspective is that its "below average" size and age for the street could represent a value opportunity in a established area, allowing for personalization without the premium of a fully renovated character home.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does this home’s size compare practically?
At 1,007 sqft, it is smaller than the average home on Dorchester Avenue but is very close to the average size for both the wider Mcmillan area and the city overall. This indicates a efficient, manageable layout typical of its era.

2. What does the sold price history indicate?
The home sold between $300k-$350k in 2022 and $150k-$200k in 2017. This significant appreciation over five years reflects strong market trends, but the 2022 price point also sets a recent benchmark for value in the area.

3. Is the 1911 build date a concern?
The year 1911 means this is one of the older homes in the city (ranking in the top 98% oldest). Buyers should budget for and expect updates to major aging components like plumbing, electrical, and insulation, which is typical for homes of this vintage.

4. Who are the typical neighbours?
The property is on a street with a mix of much newer homes (the area average build year is 1950). This means you’re in a neighbourhood with established roots but one that has seen substantial renewal and investment over time.

5. How is the assessed value used?
The $26,500 assessment is for municipal tax purposes only and is not an indicator of market value. Market value is better gauged by recent sale prices and current listings, as assessments often lag behind the real estate market.

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