300 Melrose Avenue E

Melrose, Winnipeg

59.8

Fair

Overall 59.8

Larger than most nearby homes

1,120 sqft (top 22%)

Built in 1945 (2 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area

with median household income of ~77k

Transit 82.0

1-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes

Within 500m: 4 dining spots, 2 parks, 1 fuel station, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Above average

15% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

2 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 88%Tagalog · 4%

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

Sold Count

259

Median price

212.8k

$/sqft

$256/sqft

Avg build year

1947

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Property score

59.8 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

53.3Fair
Living Area1,120 sqft60Fair
Year Built194530Low
Lot Size3,852 sqft46Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity88Excellent

Community Score

69.5Good
Household Income75Good
Education Level22Low
Housing Stress93Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health83Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

Melrose

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “melrose” (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: #46110837

Community deep dive

$77K

Median household income

$88K

Average household income

13%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.1

P90 / P10 ratio

30%

Single-person households

22%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)407
Labour force participation rate75%
Median age36.4
Avg household size2.3
Unemployment rate5%
Population density3700 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)13%
Single-person households30%
Couple families with children22%
Median household income (2020)$77K

Housing

Renter households13%
Condominium dwellings5%
Median dwelling value (owners)$230K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)3%
Visible minority11%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)13%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 87%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 3%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,120 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 22%Same areaTop 22%CitywideBottom 42%
Same street · Melrose Avenue E
#74 / 342
Top 22% · Avg 980 sqft
Same area · Melrose
#120 / 557
Top 22% · Avg 973 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#112,617 / 194,458
Bottom 42% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
244k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 29%Same areaBottom 31%CitywideBottom 16%
Same street · Melrose Avenue E
#242 / 342
Bottom 29% · Avg 275k
Same area · Melrose
#382 / 557
Bottom 31% · Avg 272.5k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#163,722 / 194,458
Bottom 16% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1945
0255075100
Same streetBottom 39%Same areaBottom 38%CitywideBottom 22%

Lot Size

around average
3,852 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 45%Same areaBottom 43%CitywideBottom 23%

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

300 Melrose Avenue E — 8 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 4 dining (nearest 354 m), 2 parks (nearest 386 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining4
🌳Parks2
Fuel Stations1
Worship1

Crime & Safety

Melrose · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

5

2026

vs. city avg

-83%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-94%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

60%

Sales History

Sold 7/2019CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 11%

Same area

Bottom 13%

City-wide

Bottom 8%

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Highlights & common questions: 300 Melrose Avenue E, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 300 Melrose Avenue E, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This home, built in 1945, presents a practical opportunity in Winnipeg’s Melrose area. Its key appeal lies in offering above-average interior space for its immediate neighborhood. With 1,120 square feet of living area, it ranks in the top 22% of homes on its street and in the broader Melrose area, meaning it provides more room than most comparable local properties. The lot size of 3,852 sq ft is typical for the area.

The property’s assessed value is notably below the citywide average, which may indicate a different value proposition compared to newer or more extensively renovated homes. This profile suggests a home that is well-sized for its locale but likely requires modernization. It would suit a value-conscious buyer, such as a first-time homeowner or an investor, who is comfortable with a property of this vintage and sees potential in its generous floor plan relative to the neighborhood. The appeal is grounded in space and location rather than turn-key finishes.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the citywide average?
Assessed value for tax purposes doesn't always equal market value and is influenced by many factors. In this case, the home's age (1945) and its value being below average citywide but around average for the Melrose area suggests it is characteristic of an established neighborhood with older housing stock.

2. How does the sold price history from 2019 relate to today’s value?
The property sold for an estimated $150k-$200k in 2019. This provides a historical benchmark, but market conditions, interest rates, and any changes to the property since then mean current value would be determined by a present-day market evaluation.

3. What does the "above average" living area ranking practically mean for me?
It means that within the Melrose area, this home offers more interior space than roughly 78% of similar properties. If you prioritize roominess over a newer build in this specific location, this is a relative strength.

4. Are the rankings for Year Built and Land Area a concern?
The rankings indicate the home is older and on a smaller lot than the Winnipeg average. However, both are around average for the Melrose neighborhood itself. This isn’t unusual; it simply confirms you are looking at a typical, established inner-city lot and a classic wartime-era home.

5. What might be the next steps if I'm interested?
Given the age of the home, a thorough inspection is essential to understand the condition of major systems (roof, wiring, plumbing, foundation). You should also review the "neighbourhood analysis page" mentioned in the details to compare this property visually with nearby homes on key metrics.

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