56 Rougeau Avenue

Mission Gardens, Winnipeg

Property score

57.9

Fair

Overall 57.9 · Compared with neighbourhood average

1,062 sqft (bottom 47%) · Built in 1976 (12 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~95k

Transit 86.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 schools, and 5 parks nearby

Living Area

Near average

9% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

12 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 72%Tagalog · 8%

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

Sold Count

456

Median price

413k

$/sqft

$355/sqft

Avg build year

1988

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Property score

57.9 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

48.9Low
Living Area1,062 sqft52Fair
Year Built197667Good
Lot Size2,001 sqft18Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity32Low

Community Score

71.4Good
Household Income83Excellent
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health28Low

Neighbourhood Sales

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.

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: #46110820

Community deep dive

$95K

Median household income

$86K

Average household income

6%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.6

P90 / P10 ratio

13%

Single-person households

30%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)530
Labour force participation rate51%
Median age40.0
Avg household size2.9
Unemployment rate25%
Population density4416 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)6%
Single-person households13%
Couple families with children30%
Median household income (2020)$95K

Housing

Renter households22%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$300K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)24%
Visible minority27%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)20%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 71%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 7%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,062 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 29%Same areaBottom 47%CitywideBottom 35%
Same street · Rougeau Avenue
#49 / 169
Top 29% · Avg 1,015 sqft
Same area · Mission Gardens
#729 / 1,366
Bottom 47% · Avg 1,162 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#126,770 / 194,458
Bottom 35% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
247k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 9%Same areaBottom 2%CitywideBottom 16%
Same street · Rougeau Avenue
#154 / 169
Bottom 9% · Avg 308.8k
Same area · Mission Gardens
#1,332 / 1,366
Bottom 2% · Avg 373.4k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#162,409 / 194,458
Bottom 16% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1976
0255075100
Same streetBottom 45%Same areaBottom 32%CitywideTop 39%

Lot Size

below average
2,001 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 4%Same areaBottom 1%CitywideBottom 1%

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

56 Rougeau Avenue — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 2 education (nearest 210 m), 5 parks (nearest 344 m).

Search radius
🏫Education2
🌳Parks5

Crime & Safety

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%

Sales History

Sold 11/2023CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 32%

Same area

Bottom 8%

City-wide

Bottom 19%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 56 Rougeau Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

56 Rougeau Avenue is a 1,062 sqft bungalow built in 1976, situated on a compact 2,001 sqft lot in Winnipeg's Mission Gardens neighborhood. The home presents a specific value proposition, defined by its contrasts. Its living space is efficiently sized and ranks above average for its immediate street, offering a comfortable footprint for its layout. However, its most defining characteristic is its significantly below-average assessed value and land area compared to both the neighborhood and the wider city. This creates a profile of a home that is modest in scale and municipal valuation, yet potentially efficient and manageable.

Key Characteristics & Appeal

The primary appeal of this property lies in its affordability and low-maintenance potential. With an assessed value consistently in the bottom tiers of comparison groups, it represents a lower barrier to entry into the Winnipeg market. The home is not a fixer-upper in the traditional sense—it's a structurally established 1970s build that is average in age for its area. Its compact lot means less yard work and exterior upkeep, which can be a significant advantage for those seeking a simpler lifestyle or looking to minimize ongoing costs.

This home would suit practical, budget-conscious buyers. It's ideal for a first-time homeowner ready to stop renting but wary of a large mortgage or property maintenance. It could also appeal to downsizers looking to lock in a modest, predictable property tax base. The buyer best suited here values financial efficiency over expansive space, seeing the smaller lot and home not as limitations, but as manageable assets that free up time and resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city-wide average?
Assessed value is primarily for municipal tax purposes and is influenced by factors like lot size, home size, age, and recent sales in the area. This home's notably small lot size and modest square footage are the key drivers of its lower assessment compared to the typical Winnipeg home.

2. Is the small lot size a major drawback?
It depends on your lifestyle. It greatly reduces yard maintenance and may lower landscaping costs, which is a benefit for many. However, it limits potential for additions, large decks, or extensive gardening. It's a trade-off that prioritizes simplicity over outdoor space.

3. The home sold recently in 2023. What does that indicate?
The sale within the last two years suggests a market-tested price. It indicates the property is likely in livable condition and that its unique combination of features (small lot, lower value) found a buyer in the current market, providing a relevant recent benchmark.

4. How does the living area compare to nearby homes?
Interestingly, at just over 1,060 sqft, the living space is actually above average for Rougeau Avenue itself. This means the home feels appropriately sized within its immediate streetscape, even if the lot it sits on is smaller than those of its neighbors.

5. What should I investigate further given the age and value?
Given its 50-year age, a thorough inspection of major systems (roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical) is essential to understand any upcoming capital needs. The low assessment is advantageous for taxes, but it's wise to confirm with a real estate professional how this might correlate with the current market sale price and ensure there are no unseen issues affecting value.

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