242 Cheema Drive

North Inkster Industrial, Winnipeg

81.5

Excellent

Overall 81.5

Newer than most nearby homes

1,615 sqft (top 41%)

Built in 2023 (5 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~121k

Transit 76.0

5-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes

Within 500m: 3 parks, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Near average

1% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

5 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

Punjabi · 33%English · 33%

Past 10 years North Inkster Industrial sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

469

Median price

475.8k

$/sqft

$297/sqft

Avg build year

2018

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Property score

81.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

78.3Good
Living Area1,615 sqft83Excellent
Year Built2023100Excellent
Lot Size2,601 sqft28Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity86Excellent

Community Score

86.3Excellent
Household Income91Excellent
Education Level72Good
Housing Stress74Good
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health90Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

North Inkster Industrial

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “north inkster industrial” (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: #46111118

Community deep dive

$121K

Median household income

$133K

Average household income

5%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.6

P90 / P10 ratio

5%

Single-person households

50%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)3,661
Labour force participation rate78%
Median age31.6
Avg household size4.0
Unemployment rate6%
Population density479 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)5%
Single-person households5%
Couple families with children50%
Median household income (2020)$121K

Housing

Renter households9%
Condominium dwellings3%
Median dwelling value (owners)$440K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)51%
Visible minority86%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)36%
Mother tongue (1st)Punjabi · 33%
Mother tongue (2nd)English · 32%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,615 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 44%Same areaTop 41%CitywideTop 25%
Same street · Cheema Drive
#28 / 64
Top 44% · Avg 1,723 sqft
Same area · North Inkster Industrial
#256 / 629
Top 41% · Avg 1,635 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#47,907 / 194,458
Top 25% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
418k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 33%Same areaBottom 40%CitywideTop 34%
Same street · Cheema Drive
#43 / 64
Bottom 33% · Avg 500.2k
Same area · North Inkster Industrial
#378 / 629
Bottom 40% · Avg 484.4k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#66,567 / 194,458
Top 34% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

Elite
2023
0255075100
Same streetTop 13%Same areaTop 4%CitywideTop 1%

Lot Size

below average
2,601 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 19%Same areaBottom 9%CitywideBottom 7%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

242 Cheema Drive — 4 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 3 parks (nearest 377 m).

Search radius
🌳Parks3
Worship1

Crime & Safety

North Inkster Industrial · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

5

2026

vs. city avg

-83%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-93%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

100%

Sales History

Sold 2/2023CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 22%

Same area

Bottom 40%

City-wide

Top 34%

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Highlights & common questions: 242 Cheema Drive, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 242 Cheema Drive, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a modern, low-maintenance home built in 2023, offering a move-in-ready condition with the benefits of a new build, such as contemporary building standards and minimal immediate repair needs. With 1,615 sqft of living space, it provides above-average roominess compared to the typical Winnipeg home, while its assessed value of $418k sits in a moderate tier for the city.

The primary appeal lies in its balance of new construction and practical size. It’s a home that prioritizes the interior living space and modern amenities over a large yard, as the lot size is notably compact compared to most in the area and city. This makes it particularly suited for first-time homeowners, small families, or professionals who value a modern, efficient home without the upkeep of a larger property or an older structure. A thoughtful perspective is that its newer construction in the North Inkster Industrial area suggests a community with modern infrastructure, potentially appealing to those interested in a developing neighbourhood dynamic rather than an established, mature one.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this a good value compared to nearby homes?
The data shows its assessed value is below the average for both its immediate street and the North Inkster Industrial area, while being slightly above the Winnipeg city average. This suggests it may offer relative value within its specific neighbourhood context.

2. What are the trade-offs with such a new home?
The major trade-off is land size. The lot is significantly smaller than most in Winnipeg, which means minimal outdoor private space. This is offset by the advantages of a new build: modern energy efficiency, current building codes, and likely lower maintenance costs in the short term.

3. How does the living space feel for its size?
At 1,615 sqft, the living area is spacious compared to the city-wide average home. It should comfortably accommodate standard living, dining, and bedroom arrangements without feeling cramped, aligning well with modern, efficient floor plans.

4. What does the "Elite" ranking for Year Built mean?
This statistical ranking indicates the home is among the newest 1-4% of properties when compared to its immediate area and the entire city. It highlights the rarity and advantage of a nearly new construction in a housing market filled with much older homes.

5. Why is the sold price from 2023 shown as a range?
Publicly available non-MLS sales data is often presented in broad bands for non-registered users. To obtain the exact historical sale price and verified figures, you must request a manual lookup from the site via email, as they do not display proprietary MLS sales records.

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