Property score
48.9
Below average
Overall 48.9 · Smaller than most nearby homes
814 sqft (bottom 11%) · Built in 1959 (1 yr older than avg)
Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~72k
Transit 80.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, and 1 place of worship nearby
Living Area
Below average
19% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Near average
1 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 72%Tagalog · 5%
Past 10 years Munroe East sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
780
313.8k
$339/sqft
1960
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48.9 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Munroe East
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “munroe east” (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: #46110697
$72K
Median household income
$87K
Average household income
17%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.2
Income inequality (Gini)
3.1
P90 / P10 ratio
28%
Single-person households
24%
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.
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Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
636 Government Avenue — 2 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 1 education (nearest 315 m).
Munroe East · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
33
2026
vs. city avg
+12%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -93%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
52%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Top 22% | Top 21% | Bottom 49% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview & Appeal
This home at 636 Government Avenue presents a practical opportunity in Winnipeg's Munroe East neighborhood. Its key characteristic is its modest, efficient scale. At 814 square feet of living space, it is notably smaller than most area homes, which typically range from 958 to over 1,300 square feet. This is balanced by a near-half-acre lot (4,994 sqft) that is very typical for the immediate street and area, offering valuable outdoor space. Built in 1959, it is a relatively newer home compared to others on its block, where many houses date back to the late 1940s.
The appeal lies in its straightforward, manageable footprint and its assessed value, which is in line with local averages. This suggests a potentially accessible entry point into the market. It would suit first-time buyers or downsizers seeking a lower-maintenance property without sacrificing yard size. The data indicates it's not a large or recently renovated showcase home; instead, its value is in its land and its position as a relatively newer structure on a street of older homes, which could imply fewer immediate age-related concerns than some neighbors.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the home's size impact its value?
While the living area is below average, the assessed value is consistent with area averages. This suggests the value is significantly supported by the land and the building's condition relative to older peers, rather than sheer interior space.
2. What does the 1959 build year mean for a buyer?
On a street where many homes were built around 1949, this house is a decade newer. This could indicate updated construction methods or materials for its time and potentially defer some major maintenance timelines common in pre-1950s builds, though a full inspection is still essential.
3. Is the lot size a positive feature?
Yes. While the house itself is compact, the lot is standard and spacious for the area. This offers room for gardening, expansion, or outdoor living that isn't always available with smaller, newer infill properties.
4. What can the 2022 sale price range tell us?
The prior sale in the $300k-$350k range, which ranked in the top 22% for the street, indicates that buyers have recently paid a premium relative to immediate neighbors. This could reflect past updates, market conditions at the time, or the specific appeal of the property's lot and newer build year.
5. Why is the city-wide assessed value comparison so different?
The assessed value is below the city-wide average because that average (around $390k) includes many larger, newer, or more expensive homes across all neighborhoods. This highlights that the home is positioned in a more affordable segment of the Winnipeg market.
