421 Melbourne Avenue

Munroe West, Winnipeg

Property score

44.6

Below average

Overall 44.6 · Smaller than most nearby homes

682 sqft (bottom 8%) · Built in 1946 (1 yr newer than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~72.5k

Transit 80.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 9 schools, 1 healthcare facility, and 1 shop nearby

Living Area

Below average

29% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

1 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 78%Tagalog · 2%

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

Sold Count

477

Median price

363.3k

$/sqft

$342/sqft

Avg build year

1945

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Property score

44.6 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

29.4Low
Living Area682 sqft15Low
Year Built194630Low
Lot Size5,965 sqft74Good
Neighbourhood Sales Activity65Good

Community Score

67.3Good
Household Income74Good
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress63Fair
Core Housing Need76Good
Employment Health76Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Munroe West

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “munroe west” (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: #46110892

Community deep dive

$73K

Median household income

$83K

Average household income

12%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.8

P90 / P10 ratio

36%

Single-person households

26%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)407
Labour force participation rate72%
Median age38.0
Avg household size2.1
Unemployment rate8%
Population density4070 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)12%
Single-person households36%
Couple families with children26%
Median household income (2020)$73K

Housing

Renter households24%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$250K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)22%
Visible minority25%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)23%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 78%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 2%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
682 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 9%Same areaBottom 8%CitywideBottom 3%
Same street · Melbourne Avenue
#176 / 194
Bottom 9% · Avg 882 sqft
Same area · Munroe West
#1,032 / 1,123
Bottom 8% · Avg 958 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#188,637 / 194,458
Bottom 3% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
261k
0255075100
Same streetTop 48%Same areaBottom 35%CitywideBottom 20%
Same street · Melbourne Avenue
#94 / 194
Top 48% · Avg 257.7k
Same area · Munroe West
#728 / 1,123
Bottom 35% · Avg 273.5k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#156,069 / 194,458
Bottom 20% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1946
0255075100
Same streetTop 44%Same areaBottom 36%CitywideBottom 23%

Lot Size

above average
5,965 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 6%Same areaTop 14%CitywideTop 34%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

421 Melbourne Avenue — 15 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 323 m), 9 education (nearest 166 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 383 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education9
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks1
Fuel Stations1
Worship1

Crime & Safety

Munroe West · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

26

2026

vs. city avg

-12%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-88%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

65%

Sales History

Sold 7/2021CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 31%

Same area

Bottom 26%

City-wide

Bottom 15%
Sold 11/2016CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 17%

Same area

Bottom 19%

City-wide

Bottom 13%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 421 Melbourne Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

421 Melbourne Avenue is a 682 sqft bungalow built in 1946, situated on a notably large 5,965 sqft lot in Winnipeg's Munroe West neighbourhood. Its key characteristic is the contrast between its compact living space and its generous, above-average lot size for the immediate area. The home’s assessed value of $261k is very typical for its street and neighbourhood, but sits below the Winnipeg city average, reflecting its smaller footprint.

The primary appeal lies in its land. The lot size ranks in the top 6% on Melbourne Avenue, offering significant outdoor space and potential for expansion, gardening, or future additions—a rare find for the price point in the area. This makes it an ideal candidate for a buyer comfortable with a cozy, efficient home who prioritizes yard space and future potential over immediate square footage. It would suit a first-time buyer, an investor looking for a property with land value, or someone interested in a long-term project where the land itself is the major asset. A thoughtful perspective is that this property represents an entry into a stable neighbourhood not through a large house, but through a disproportionately large piece of the neighbourhood itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the house too small?
At 682 sqft, the living area is below average for the street, neighbourhood, and city. It is a compact, efficient layout best suited for 1-2 people. The value proposition is less about the interior space and more about the land it sits on.

2. What is the potential for expansion or renovation?
The large lot is a significant asset for potential expansion, subject to local zoning and permit approvals. The age of the home (built 1946) means any major renovation would need to budget for updates to foundational systems while potentially working with classic character.

3. How does the assessed value compare?
The $261k assessment is almost exactly the average for Melbourne Avenue and is competitive within Munroe West. It is, however, notably below the city-wide average assessed value, largely due to the home's smaller size compared to the typical Winnipeg house.

4. What is the sales history?
The property sold previously in 2016 and 2021, both times within the $200k-$250k price band. This indicates a history of steady demand at this price level in the area.

5. Are there similar properties nearby?
The listing shows several nearby homes on Melbourne Avenue with similar assessed values and living areas, confirming this is a consistent property type for the street. The lot size for this specific listing, however, is larger than most of its immediate neighbours.

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