596 Spruce Street

Minto, Winnipeg

Property score

64.8

Fair

Overall 64.8 · Larger than most nearby homes

1,328 sqft (top 17%) · Built in 1929 (4 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~77.5k

Transit 100.0 · 1-min walk to transit with 6 nearby routes · Within 500m: 5 dining spots, 4 schools, 1 shop, and 3 parks nearby

Living Area

Above average

25% larger than neighborhood avg.

Taon ng Paggawa

Near average

4 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 74%Tagalog · 6%

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

Sold Count

825

Median price

271.7k

$/sqft

$287/sqft

Avg build year

1933

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Property score

64.8 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

55.2Fair
Living Area1,328 sqft71Good
Taon ng Paggawa192920Low
Lupa3,443 sqft38Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity59Fair

Community Score

79.3Good
Household Income76Good
Education Level72Good
Housing Stress93Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health76Good

Istatistika ng benta ng komunidad

Minto

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “minto” (Detached na bahay (hindi 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: #46110110

Community deep dive

$78K

Median household income

$97K

Average household income

15%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.3

P90 / P10 ratio

32%

Single-person households

23%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)427
Labour force participation rate71%
Median age36.8
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate9%
Population density2846 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)15%
Single-person households32%
Couple families with children23%
Median household income (2020)$78K

Housing

Renter households20%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$276K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)19%
Visible minority16%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)39%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 74%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 5%

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

Mga ranggo

Living Area

lampas sa average
1,328 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 11%Same areaTop 17%CitywideTop 40%
Same street · Spruce Street
#40 / 351
Top 11% · Avg 983 sqft
Same area · Minto
#348 / 2,063
Top 17% · Avg 1,060 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#77,343 / 194,458
Top 40% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Assessed Value

lampas sa average
279k
0255075100
Same streetTop 25%Same areaTop 24%CitywideBottom 24%
Same street · Spruce Street
#87 / 351
Top 25% · Avg 255.4k
Same area · Minto
#501 / 2,063
Top 24% · Avg 254.6k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#148,065 / 194,458
Bottom 24% · Avg 390.1k

Taon ng Paggawa

karaniwan
1929
0255075100
Same streetBottom 40%Same areaTop 47%CitywideBottom 17%

Lupa

karaniwan
3,443 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 44%Same areaTop 36%CitywideBottom 18%

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Transit & Walkability

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Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

596 Spruce Street — 19 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 5 dining (nearest 135 m), 4 education (nearest 276 m), 1 shopping (nearest 389 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining5
🏫Education4
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks3
🏦Finance2
Fuel Stations1
Worship3

Crime & Safety

Minto · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

48

2026

vs. city avg

+63%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Other

46%

Full crime data for Minto →Winnipeg crime overview →

Kasaysayan ng Benta

Naibenta 10/2020CA$250k–300k
Presyo ng benta

Parehong kalye

Top 23%

Parehong lugar

Top 24%

Buong lungsod

Bottom 35%

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Property Overview: 596 Spruce Street, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This home at 596 Spruce Street in the Minto neighbourhood presents a distinct profile defined by its context. Built in 1929, it is a mature property on a standard city lot. Its primary appeal lies in its above-average interior space relative to its immediate surroundings. With 1,328 square feet of living area, it ranks in the top 11% of homes on Spruce Street and the top 17% within Minto, offering more room than many neighbouring properties. This is balanced by a modest assessed value that is also above average for the street and neighbourhood, suggesting a potentially favourable value proposition for the area.

The property would suit practical buyers looking for a character home with generous interior space in an established, no-frills community. It’s a home that stands out on its own block for its size but sits within very average parameters for lot size and age locally. A thoughtful perspective is that this represents a "big fish in a small pond" scenario—it offers more house for your dollar within Minto compared to moving to a neighbourhood with higher city-wide averages, where the same budget might buy less space. It’s ideal for someone prioritizing interior square footage and neighbourhood-level value over a newer home or a larger lot.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city-wide average?
The assessed value is based on the property's value relative to similar homes in its area for taxation purposes. While it's above average for Minto, the city-wide average is pulled much higher by assessments in newer suburbs and more expensive neighbourhoods. This is typical for a mature, central community.

2. How does the 2020 sale price relate to the current assessed value?
The previous sale price (CA$250k–300k) is a historical market value. The current assessed value ($27,900) is for municipal taxation and is not intended to reflect market value. The two figures serve completely different purposes.

3. What does the "top 11%" ranking for living area actually mean?
It means that 89% of the 351 comparable properties on Spruce Street have less living area than this home. Within its most immediate context, this house is notably larger than most.

4. Are there concerns with a house built in 1929?
While the age is average for the street and neighbourhood, a home of this vintage will likely have older systems (like plumbing and wiring) and may require updates. A thorough inspection is essential to understand the condition and any needed maintenance or renovations.

5. The lot size is below the city-wide average. Is that a drawback?
The 3,443 sqft lot is very typical for Minto and the street. It’s only "below average" city-wide because newer suburban developments often have larger lots. For this neighbourhood, it is a standard, manageable size.

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