553 Melrose Avenue E

One StoreyBuilt 1960Living Area 1,043 sqftDetached Garage
Sale History
SOLDin Sep 2020
270K±5,000
Tax Assessment
384k(prev. 356k)
+28k(+7.9%)
DateSold PriceNeighbourhood
2020-09Sold270K±5,0006/34

Rankings reflect the property's sold price position within its street, neighbourhood, and all of Winnipeg in the year of sale.

Map
Near average1,043 sqft · top 33% in area · built 1960 · 13 yrs newer than avg
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High-income areaMedian household income ~$87K · top tier income demographics
1-min walk to transit2 nearby routes · score 82/100
Score

Property score

Overall score
60.5Fair
How is the score calculated? ▼
Scores are weighted aggregates of property attributes (size, age, lot, sales activity) and community signals from the 2021 Statistics Canada census (income, education, housing stress, employment). 100 = top of metric within Winnipeg.
Property Score
52.1
Fair
Living area
52
Year built
43
Lot size
53
Sales activity
88
Community Score
73.2
Good
Income
79
Education
34
Housing
93
Core need
100
Employment
76
Rankings

How it stacks up

Each metric compared against 342 homes on Melrose Avenue E, 557 in Melrose, and 194,457 citywide. Polygon points further from the centre = better rank.
Living Area
1,043 sqft
NEAR AVERAGE
StreetTop 34%AreaTop 33%CityBottom 32%
Same street
Top 34%
#115 / 342
Same area
Top 33%
#182 / 557
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 32%
#131,908 / 194,457
Tax-Assessed Value
384 k
ABOVE AVERAGE
StreetTop 7%AreaTop 9%CityBottom 44%
Same street
Top 7%
#23 / 342
Same area
Top 9%
#49 / 557
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 44%
#109,772 / 194,455
Year Built
1960
NEAR AVERAGE
StreetTop 23%AreaTop 22%CityBottom 42%
Same street
Top 23%
#79 / 342
Same area
Top 22%
#120 / 557
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 42%
#113,339 / 194,457
Lot Size
4,307 sqft
NEAR AVERAGE
StreetTop 45%AreaTop 42%CityBottom 31%
Same street
Top 45%
#153 / 342
Same area
Top 42%
#234 / 557
Citywide
Winnipeg
Bottom 31%
#134,670 / 194,457
How rankings work — each polygon vertex is the property's percentile rank within that scope. Further from the centre = better.
Detailed ranking analysis ▼
553 Melrose Avenue E: Living Area Analysis

Street Level (Melrose Avenue E): Around Average. Ranked #115 out of 342 (Top 34%). The street average for comparable homes is 980 sqft.

Neighborhood Level (Melrose): Around Average. Ranked #182 out of 557 (Top 33%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 973 sqft.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #131,908 out of 194,457 (Bottom 32%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 1,342 sqft.

553 Melrose Avenue E: Tax-Assessed Value Analysis

Street Level (Melrose Avenue E): Above Average. Ranked #23 out of 342 (Top 7%). The street average for comparable homes is 291.6k.

Neighborhood Level (Melrose): Above Average. Ranked #49 out of 557 (Top 9%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 289.1k.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #109,772 out of 194,455 (Bottom 44%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 435.4k.

553 Melrose Avenue E: Year Built Analysis

Street Level (Melrose Avenue E): Around Average. Ranked #79 out of 342 (Top 23%). The street average for comparable homes is 1948.

Neighborhood Level (Melrose): Around Average. Ranked #120 out of 557 (Top 22%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 1947.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #113,339 out of 194,457 (Bottom 42%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 1966.

553 Melrose Avenue E: Lot Size Analysis

Street Level (Melrose Avenue E): Around Average. Ranked #153 out of 342 (Top 45%). The street average for comparable homes is 4,095 sqft.

Neighborhood Level (Melrose): Around Average. Ranked #234 out of 557 (Top 42%). The neighborhood average for comparable homes is 4,166 sqft.

Citywide Level (Winnipeg): Below Average. Ranked #134,670 out of 194,457 (Bottom 31%). The citywide average for comparable homes is 6,570 sqft.

Market

Melrose market pulse

Past 14 years sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
Sold count
261
last 14 years
Median price
212.8k
14-year area median
Price per sqft
$256/sqft
area average
Avg build year
1947
area average
Market conditions · Winnipeg
Sales-to-New-Listings?
Seller's market
63.5%
Buyer'sBalancedSeller's
Sold
1,465
New listings
2,307
Sold above asking?
Last 7 days
Majority over ask
62%
Below ask62% above
70 of 113 sold above asking
What this means
Upward pressure
Demand is clearly outpacing supply. Buyers are competing, which is putting upward pressure on prices.
2026-04

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.

Community deep dive

Who lives in this neighbourhood

Dissemination area #46110853 · Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Population 427
427
Population (2021)
36.4
Median age
2.4
Avg household size
2,846 / km²
Population density
Distribution by household income band
35k-40k
6%
40k-45k
6%
45k-50k
9%
50k-60k
14%
60k-70k
6%
70k-80k
6%
80k-90k
11%
90k-100k
9%
100k-125k
17%
125k-150k
6%
150k-200k
9%
200k plus
3%
$87K
Median household income
$100K
Average household income
6%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.2
Income inequality (Gini)
2.8
P90 / P10 ratio
25%
Single-person households
25%
Families with children
64%
Labour participation
4%
Unemployment
Local · Day-to-day

Transit, amenities & safety

Everything within walking distance, plus crime and waste collection.

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

553 Melrose Avenue E — 2 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 1 education (nearest 422 m), 1 parks (nearest 115 m).

Search radius
🏫Education1
🌳Parks1

Crime & safety

Melrose · WPS public data
Full crime data →
Annual incidents
5
2026
vs. city average
-83%
▲ relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -94%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
60% of incidents

Waste collection schedule

Local garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup
Garbage
thursday
Recycling
thursday
Yard waste
thursday b

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Highlights & common questions

Is this home right for you?

Property highlights

Property Overview: 553 Melrose Avenue E, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This home on Melrose Avenue E presents a solid, no-fuss opportunity in Winnipeg. Built in 1960, it’s a newer construction compared to many in its immediate area, which may suggest fewer concerns with aging infrastructure found in older neighbourhood homes. With 1,043 sqft of living space and a 4,307 sqft lot, it offers standard room sizes and outdoor space that are comfortably in line with local norms.

The standout feature is its assessed value of $35,600, which ranks in the top 6-8% for its street and neighbourhood. This indicates the property is formally valued significantly higher than many around it, which could reflect better condition, updates, or desirable attributes not immediately obvious from the basic data. Its last known sale was between $250k-$300k in 2020.

The appeal lies in its position as a seemingly well-regarded property within a mature, established setting. It suits practical buyers looking for a straightforward home in a neighbourhood where values are consistent. It would particularly fit someone who appreciates a house that stands out positively on municipal assessments compared to its peers, potentially offering a stable foundation for value.


Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does a high assessed value ranking actually mean?
It means the city’s property assessment for this home is notably higher than for most similar properties on the same street and in the broader Melrose area. This often reflects factors like renovations, additions, or superior condition that have been formally recognized.

2. How does the 1960 build year compare?
While average city-wide, this home is newer than many in its specific neighbourhood, where the average comparison home was built around 1948. This can be an advantage, potentially meaning updates to major systems (like plumbing or electrical) may have been needed later than in pre-1950s houses.

3. Is the living space small?
At 1,043 sqft, it’s slightly above the local average for comparable homes in Melrose (~973 sqft) but below the Winnipeg city-wide average. It represents a typical size for the area, suitable for a small family, couple, or individual.

4. Can I find out the exact past sale price?
The provided sale history shows a range. The exact sale price is available by request via email from the listing service, which they provide manually without using your email for marketing.

5. How does the lot size impact potential?
The lot is just over 4,300 sqft, which is typical for the area. It offers standard backyard space for gardening or recreation but is not an unusually large or subdividable parcel, especially when compared to newer suburban lots city-wide.