490 Trent Avenue

Munroe West, Winnipeg

41.7

Below average

Overall 41.7

Smaller and older than most nearby homes

800 sqft (bottom 30%)

Built in 1930 (15 yrs older than avg)

Located in a average-income area

with median household income of ~47.6k

Transit 88.0

2-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes

Within 500m: 9 schools, 1 shop, 1 park, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Below average

16% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

15 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 69%Tagalog · 7%

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

41.7 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

32.6Low
Living Area800 sqft32Low
Year Built193022Low
Lot Size3,364 sqft38Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity65Good

Community Score

55.4Fair
Household Income53Fair
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need76Good
Employment Health42Low

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: #46110893

Community deep dive

$48K

Median household income

$61K

Average household income

23%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.1

P90 / P10 ratio

54%

Single-person households

16%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)609
Labour force participation rate51%
Median age43.2
Avg household size2.0
Unemployment rate7%
Population density3205 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)23%
Single-person households54%
Couple families with children16%
Median household income (2020)$48K

Housing

Renter households53%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$200K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)24%
Visible minority29%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)23%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 68%
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

around average
800 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 37%Same areaBottom 30%CitywideBottom 9%
Same street · Trent Avenue
#110 / 174
Bottom 37% · Avg 908 sqft
Same area · Munroe West
#786 / 1,123
Bottom 30% · Avg 958 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#176,688 / 194,458
Bottom 9% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
268k
0255075100
Same streetTop 37%Same areaBottom 40%CitywideBottom 21%
Same street · Trent Avenue
#65 / 174
Top 37% · Avg 246k
Same area · Munroe West
#673 / 1,123
Bottom 40% · Avg 273.5k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#153,017 / 194,458
Bottom 21% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1930
0255075100
Same streetBottom 47%Same areaBottom 28%CitywideBottom 18%

Lot Size

around average
3,364 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 39%Same areaBottom 21%CitywideBottom 18%

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

490 Trent Avenue — 12 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 9 education (nearest 148 m), 1 shopping (nearest 103 m), 1 parks (nearest 486 m).

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🏫Education9
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks1
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$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Top 17%

Same area

Top 21%

City-wide

Bottom 42%
Sold 10/2016CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 42%

Same area

Bottom 30%

City-wide

Bottom 16%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 490 Trent Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 490 Trent Avenue, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This 800 sqft home, built in 1930, sits on a 3,364 sqft lot in Munroe West. Its primary appeal lies in its established neighborhood context and relative value. Compared to its immediate street and area, the home is consistently "around average" in living space, assessed value ($268k), and lot size. This positions it as a straightforward, no-surprises option within a mature community.

The more nuanced perspective comes from the city-wide comparison. While the home is below the Winnipeg average for size and lot, its assessed value is notably further below the city average. This suggests the property may offer a more accessible entry point into homeownership compared to the broader market, prioritizing location and lot over square footage. It would suit a first-time buyer, downsizer, or practical investor looking for a character home in a settled area without the premium of a newer or larger property. The sales history indicates steady appreciation, with the last sale in 2021 ranking in the top 21% for the area at that time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does this home's value compare to its neighbors?
The home's assessed value of $268k is slightly above the average on Trent Avenue ($246k) and very close to the Munroe West average ($273.5k), indicating it is fairly priced within its immediate context.

2. Is the living space smaller than typical?
At 800 sqft, it is slightly below the average for both the street (908 sqft) and the area (958 sqft). It is significantly cozier than the Winnipeg city-wide average (1,342 sqft), indicating an efficient, lower-maintenance footprint.

3. What does the lot size mean for potential upgrades or additions?
The 3,364 sqft lot is below the area average. While it provides decent outdoor space, it may present more constraints for large additions or detached structures compared to larger lots in other parts of the city.

4. How reliable is the sold price data shown?
The sold price ranges are based on publicly available data, not the MLS. For fully verified, exact historical sale figures, you must request a manual lookup via email from the site.

5. The home was built in 1930. What should I consider?
Built 15-20 years before many area averages, this suggests solid, older construction. Prospective buyers should prioritize a thorough inspection to understand the condition of original systems and any updates made over the decades.

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