Property score
56.0
Fair
Overall 56.0 · Smaller than most nearby homes
884 sqft (bottom 17%) · Built in 1978 (10 yrs older than avg)
Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~89k
Transit 92.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 6 nearby routes · Within 500m: 7 dining spots, 2 shops, 4 parks, and 1 sports facility nearby
Living Area
Below average
24% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Near average
10 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 77%Tagalog · 7%
Past 10 years Mission Gardens sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
456
413k
$355/sqft
1988
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56.0 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Mission Gardens
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “mission gardens” (Detached houses (non-condo), 2024). The tallest band is the mainstream budget range; multi-year view shows how that band shifts over time.
Sales-to-New-Listings
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
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.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110817
$89K
Median household income
$89K
Average household income
3%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.2
Income inequality (Gini)
2.5
P90 / P10 ratio
19%
Single-person households
27%
Families with children
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
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.
Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
138 Balaban Place — 14 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 7 dining (nearest 312 m), 2 shopping (nearest 265 m), 4 parks (nearest 103 m).
Mission Gardens · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
9
2026
vs. city avg
-69%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -93%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
67%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 38% | Bottom 26% | Bottom 33% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview: 138 Balaban Place, Mission Gardens, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This home presents a compelling value proposition centered on its exceptional lot size. Built in 1978, the 884 sqft house sits on a notably large, 9,247 sqft parcel of land. This lot size ranks in the top 2-4% of the local Mission Gardens area, offering rare potential for expansion, gardening, or outdoor living that is uncommon for the neighbourhood.
The appeal lies in this land-to-structure ratio. While the living space is modest and below the citywide average, the assessed value is competitive and above average for its immediate street. This suggests you are primarily investing in the land. The property would suit a practical buyer looking for a solid foothold in a mature neighbourhood—someone who values private outdoor space over a large interior, or a future-minded purchaser who sees potential in the lot for additions, a garden suite, or simply long-term value based on land scarcity.
A less obvious perspective is that, as one of the newer homes on its street, it may have fewer immediate age-related maintenance concerns than its direct neighbours. Its last known sale was between 2020-2025 in the $250k-$300k range, providing a recent benchmark.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the house too small for a family?
The living area is below average for both the area and city. It may suit a small family, a couple, or an individual comfortably, but those needing multiple large bedrooms or extensive living space should carefully consider their needs versus the land benefits.
2. What does the "Elite" ranking for land area actually mean?
It means this property's lot size is larger than 96-98% of comparable properties in the Mission Gardens area. On its specific street, it has the largest lot of the 64 homes ranked.
3. Why is the assessed value relatively low compared to the citywide average?
The citywide average assessed value shown (~$390k) includes a wide variety of much larger and newer homes. This home's assessment is more aligned with its specific neighbourhood and modest living area, though it still ranks above average for its own street.
4. What can I do with such a large lot?
Beyond a spacious yard, the lot size may allow for future additions to the home, the creation of extensive garden or recreational spaces, or potentially the future addition of secondary structures, subject to all City of Winnipeg zoning and permitting approvals.
5. How can I find out the exact historical sale price?
The provider, SaveOnHouse, offers to manually share the exact sold price history via email upon request, as the public data only shows a range. They state this is a free service with no unsolicited marketing.
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