626 Melrose Avenue W

Melrose, Winnipeg

63.4

Fair

Overall 63.4

Larger and newer than most nearby homes

1,275 sqft (top 12%)

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

31% 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

63.4 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

62.6Fair
Living Area1,275 sqft66Good
Year Built195843Low
Lot Size5,059 sqft67Good
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
1,275 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 13%Same areaTop 12%CitywideTop 43%
Same street · Melrose Avenue W
#45 / 342
Top 13% · Avg 980 sqft
Same area · Melrose
#65 / 557
Top 12% · Avg 973 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#84,379 / 194,458
Top 43% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
342k
0255075100
Same streetTop 8%Same areaTop 11%CitywideBottom 43%
Same street · Melrose Avenue W
#28 / 342
Top 8% · Avg 275k
Same area · Melrose
#60 / 557
Top 11% · Avg 272.5k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#110,124 / 194,458
Bottom 43% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

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

Lot Size

above average
5,059 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 18%Same areaTop 19%CitywideBottom 47%

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

626 Melrose Avenue W — 18 amenities found within 500 m, across 9 categories, including 4 dining (nearest 328 m), 1 education (nearest 367 m), 3 healthcare (nearest 405 m).

Search radius
🍽️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

626 Melrose Avenue W: 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.

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 626 Melrose Avenue W, Winnipeg

Property Summary: 626 Melrose Avenue W

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This 1,275 sqft bungalow, built in 1958, presents a solid opportunity in Winnipeg's Melrose neighbourhood. Its primary appeal lies in offering above-average space and value within its immediate area. The home sits on a generous 5,059 sqft lot, providing ample outdoor space that is notably larger than many neighbouring properties. While its size and assessed value rank highly on its street and in the Melrose area, they align closer to the city-wide average, suggesting it represents a balanced, established urban property rather than an outlier.

The data indicates this home would particularly suit practical, value-oriented buyers. It’s ideal for someone looking for more interior and yard space than is typical for the neighbourhood without a premium city-wide price tag. It also fits buyers comfortable with a home of this vintage, likely appreciating the character and potential of a well-located post-war property. A less obvious perspective is that its consistent "above average" standing in hyper-local rankings, but average city-wide standing, could indicate a stable and predictable investment within a specific community context, appealing to those seeking neighbourhood familiarity over chasing market trends.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does this home compare to others on the street and in the area?
The home ranks above average for both living area and lot size compared to its direct neighbours on Melrose Avenue W and within the broader Melrose area. It offers more interior space and a larger yard than many nearby properties.

2. What does the assessed value tell me?
With an assessed value of $34,200, this property is valued higher than most homes on its street and in the Melrose area. Compared to the entire city, its assessment is around the median, indicating it is not an exceptionally high or low-valued property in the broader Winnipeg market.

3. Are there any recent sold prices available for this specific address?
No sales history is displayed publicly for this listing. The exact sold price history can be requested by email from the listing source, who provides the information manually.

4. What should I consider about a home built in 1958?
As a home built 68 years ago, it is newer than many on its street but aligns with the city-wide average for age. Buyers should factor in the potential for updates to major systems like plumbing, electrical, and the roof, while also appreciating the established neighbourhood and likely mature landscaping.

5. Can I see how this property fits into the neighbourhood?
Yes, a neighbourhood analysis map is available through the listing to compare this home with nearby properties in detail based on year built, living area, assessed value, and lot size.

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