870 Clifton Street

Minto, Winnipeg

Property score

53.0

Fair

Overall 53.0 · Newer than most nearby homes

858 sqft (bottom 34%) · Built in 1957 (24 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~85k

Transit 80.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 3 dining spots, 1 school, 1 healthcare facility, and 3 shops nearby

Living Area

Below average

19% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

24 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 71%Tagalog · 15%

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

53.0 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

36.4Low
Living Area858 sqft32Low
Year Built195743Low
Lot Size3,480 sqft38Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity59Fair

Community Score

77.9Good
Household Income79Good
Education Level54Fair
Housing Stress93Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health83Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

Minto

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “minto” (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: #46110116

Community deep dive

$85K

Median household income

$91K

Average household income

6%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.4

P90 / P10 ratio

27%

Single-person households

23%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)500
Labour force participation rate80%
Median age38.0
Avg household size2.3
Unemployment rate11%
Population density2173 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)6%
Single-person households27%
Couple families with children23%
Median household income (2020)$85K

Housing

Renter households21%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$240K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)32%
Visible minority39%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)29%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 70%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 15%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
858 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 28%Same areaBottom 34%CitywideBottom 13%
Same street · Clifton Street
#255 / 355
Bottom 28% · Avg 1,062 sqft
Same area · Minto
#1,371 / 2,063
Bottom 34% · Avg 1,060 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#169,072 / 194,458
Bottom 13% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
308k
0255075100
Same streetTop 14%Same areaTop 11%CitywideBottom 32%
Same street · Clifton Street
#50 / 355
Top 14% · Avg 269.5k
Same area · Minto
#229 / 2,063
Top 11% · Avg 254.6k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#133,022 / 194,458
Bottom 32% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

Elite
1957
0255075100
Same streetTop 2%Same areaTop 8%CitywideBottom 37%

Lot Size

around average
3,480 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 39%Same areaTop 34%CitywideBottom 19%

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

870 Clifton Street — 15 amenities found within 500 m, across 9 categories, including 3 dining (nearest 429 m), 1 education (nearest 214 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 467 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining3
🏫Education1
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping3
🌳Parks3
💪Sports1
🏦Finance1
Fuel Stations1
Worship1

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 →

Sales History

Sold 11/2020CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Top 41%

Same area

Top 27%

City-wide

Bottom 33%

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Highlights & common questions: 870 Clifton Street, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 870 Clifton Street, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This home at 870 Clifton Street in the Minto neighbourhood presents a distinct profile defined by its contrasts. Built in 1957, it is a notably newer construction compared to most homes on its street and in the immediate area, offering potential advantages in terms of building materials and systems. With 858 sqft of living space, the interior is compact, ranking below the city-wide average, which suggests a efficient, manageable layout.

The property’s primary appeal lies in its financial metrics and lot. It has a very low assessed value ($30,800), placing it in the top 14% of homes on Clifton Street for this metric. This indicates a significantly lower property tax burden compared to neighbours, which is a major, ongoing cost savings. The 3,480 sqft lot is a comfortable size for the area and provides valuable outdoor space.

This home would suit a specific type of buyer: a first-time purchaser or an investor seeking an entry point into the market with minimal tax overhead. It’s also a practical fit for someone looking to downsize into a low-maintenance property without sacrificing yard space. A thoughtful perspective is that the combination of a newer-built home on a mature street could mean fewer immediate major repairs, while the low taxes free up monthly budget for renovations or interior upgrades to maximize the smaller living area.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than nearby homes?
While the exact municipal assessment formula is complex, a very low assessed value typically reflects older valuation data or specific characteristics of the property. The key takeaway is that it results in substantially lower annual property taxes, which is a clear financial benefit.

2. Is the smaller living area a concern?
At 858 sqft, the home is cozier than the Winnipeg average. This makes it efficient and easier to maintain, but it requires thoughtful space planning. The appeal here is balancing that interior space with a decent-sized lot.

3. What does it mean that the home is "newer" on an older street?
Being built in 1957 makes this home decades newer than many on its block. This can suggest updated construction methods, potentially newer wiring or plumbing foundations, and possibly less immediate need for major structural updates common in century-old homes.

4. How reliable are the sold price ranges shown?
The listed price ranges are estimates based on public data. To obtain the exact historical sale price, you must request it via the provided email service. This is a manual process used to ensure accuracy and compliance with data regulations.

5. What are the next steps to get more context on this property?
The listing suggests using the "neighbourhood analysis page" to see this home plotted on a map alongside direct neighbours, allowing for a visual comparison of lot size, year built, and value. This is useful for understanding its specific context within the streetscape.

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