620 Melrose Avenue W

Melrose, Winnipeg

64.6

Fair

Overall 64.6

Larger and newer than most nearby homes

1,340 sqft (top 9%)

Built in 1958 (11 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a above-average income area

with median household income of ~73.5k

Transit 86.0

4-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes

Within 500m: 4 dining spots, 1 school, 3 healthcare facilitys, and 1 shop nearby

Living Area

Above average

38% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

11 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 74%Tagalog · 9%

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

64.6 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

64.6Fair
Living Area1,340 sqft71Good
Year Built195843Low
Lot Size4,839 sqft60Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity88Excellent

Community Score

64.5Fair
Household Income74Good
Education Level34Low
Housing Stress63Fair
Core Housing Need76Good
Employment Health68Good

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: #46110823

Community deep dive

$74K

Median household income

$79K

Average household income

10%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.6

P90 / P10 ratio

32%

Single-person households

27%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)642
Labour force participation rate71%
Median age37.6
Avg household size2.3
Unemployment rate11%
Population density2675 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)10%
Single-person households32%
Couple families with children27%
Median household income (2020)$74K

Housing

Renter households32%
Condominium dwellings7%
Median dwelling value (owners)$250K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)15%
Visible minority18%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)15%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 74%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 8%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,340 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 10%Same areaTop 9%CitywideTop 39%
Same street · Melrose Avenue W
#35 / 342
Top 10% · Avg 980 sqft
Same area · Melrose
#50 / 557
Top 9% · Avg 973 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#76,078 / 194,458
Top 39% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
288k
0255075100
Same streetTop 43%Same areaTop 39%CitywideBottom 26%
Same street · Melrose Avenue W
#147 / 342
Top 43% · Avg 275k
Same area · Melrose
#219 / 557
Top 39% · Avg 272.5k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#143,830 / 194,458
Bottom 26% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1958
0255075100
Same streetTop 29%Same areaTop 27%CitywideBottom 39%

Lot Size

above average
4,839 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 30%Same areaTop 27%CitywideBottom 41%

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

620 Melrose Avenue W — 18 amenities found within 500 m, across 9 categories, including 4 dining (nearest 354 m), 1 education (nearest 382 m), 3 healthcare (nearest 428 m).

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🍽️Dining4
🏫Education1
🏥Healthcare3
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks4
💪Sports1
🏦Finance1
Fuel Stations1
Worship2

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 8/2024CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Top 22%

Same area

Top 22%

City-wide

Bottom 39%
Sold 11/2019CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 46%

Same area

Top 50%

City-wide

Bottom 18%

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Highlights & common questions: 620 Melrose Avenue W, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 620 Melrose Avenue W

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This home at 620 Melrose Avenue W presents a compelling value proposition centered on space and location. Built in 1958, its key strength is its generous 1,340 sqft living area, which ranks in the top 10% for size on its street and in the immediate Melrose area. This makes it a notably larger home compared to many of its neighbours. The lot size of 4,839 sqft is also comfortably above the local average, offering ample outdoor space.

The appeal lies in this combination of above-average interior and land space within a well-established neighbourhood. Recent sales history indicates steady appreciation. It suits practical buyers looking for a roomy family home or those who value potential for expansion or gardening on a larger lot, without the premium price of a newer or fully renovated property. A thoughtful perspective is that while its assessed value is modest relative to the wider city, this can represent an opportunity for buyers to add value through updates, all while being in a neighbourhood of similarly scaled, mature homes.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the home’s size compare to others nearby?
Very favourably. With 1,340 sqft of living space, this home is significantly larger than the average on Melrose Avenue W (approx. 980 sqft) and in the broader Melrose area (approx. 973 sqft).

2. What is the recent sales history?
The property sold between $300k-$350k in 2024, and previously between $200k-$250k in 2019. This indicates a trend of increasing value.

3. Is the assessed value a reliable indicator of the market price?
Not directly. The assessed value for taxation purposes is $28,800, which is typical for the street and area. Market price is determined by recent sales, condition, and demand, as reflected in the 2024 sale price range.

4. How does the lot size compare?
The 4,839 sqft lot is above average for both the street and the local area, providing more outdoor space than many comparable properties.

5. Where can I see more detailed neighbourhood data?
A dedicated neighbourhood analysis page is available, showing this property on a map alongside nearby homes with comparative data for year built, living area, assessed value, and lot size.

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