161 Pentland Street

River East, Winnipeg

Property score

60.0

Fair

Overall 60.0 · Newer than most nearby homes

1,170 sqft (bottom 37%) · Built in 1984 (8 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~76.5k

Transit 64.0 · 5-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 4 dining spots, 1 school, 1 healthcare facility, and 3 shops nearby

Living Area

Below average

16% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

8 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 76%Punjabi · 2%

Past 10 years River East sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

826

Median price

425k

$/sqft

$395/sqft

Avg build year

1976

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Property score

60.0 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

56.4Fair
Living Area1,170 sqft60Fair
Year Built198473Good
Lot Size2,955 sqft28Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity32Low

Community Score

65.5Good
Household Income75Good
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress52Fair
Core Housing Need88Excellent
Employment Health52Fair

Neighbourhood Sales

River East

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “river east” (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: #46110744

Community deep dive

$77K

Median household income

$94K

Average household income

8%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.2

P90 / P10 ratio

40%

Single-person households

18%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)592
Labour force participation rate62%
Median age46.4
Avg household size2.1
Unemployment rate13%
Population density3115 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)8%
Single-person households40%
Couple families with children18%
Median household income (2020)$77K

Housing

Renter households43%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$376K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)20%
Visible minority17%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)22%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 76%
Mother tongue (2nd)Punjabi · 1%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,170 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 24%Same areaBottom 37%CitywideBottom 47%
Same street · Pentland Street
#8 / 34
Top 24% · Avg 1,083 sqft
Same area · River East
#1,773 / 2,836
Bottom 37% · Avg 1,399 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#103,011 / 194,458
Bottom 47% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
276k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 44%Same areaBottom 7%CitywideBottom 23%
Same street · Pentland Street
#19 / 34
Bottom 44% · Avg 308.8k
Same area · River East
#2,629 / 2,836
Bottom 7% · Avg 401.1k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#149,335 / 194,458
Bottom 23% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1984
0255075100
Same streetTop 24%Same areaTop 9%CitywideTop 30%

Lot Size

below average
2,955 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 6%Same areaBottom 1%CitywideBottom 10%

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

161 Pentland Street — 13 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 4 dining (nearest 224 m), 1 education (nearest 375 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 353 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining4
🏫Education1
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping3
🌳Parks3
🏛️Government1

Crime & Safety

River East · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

17

2026

vs. city avg

-42%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

71%

Sales History

Sold 9/2019CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 44%

Same area

Bottom 7%

City-wide

Bottom 21%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 161 Pentland Street, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This home at 161 Pentland Street in Winnipeg's River East neighborhood presents a specific value proposition defined by its comparative data. Its appeal lies in a practical balance of space, modernity, and price, set on a compact lot.

Key Characteristics & Ideal Buyer

The 1,170 sqft home, built in 1984, is newer than most in the broader area. It offers above-average living space for its immediate street, providing comfortable roominess within its walls. However, its most defining feature is its financial positioning. With an assessed value significantly below the neighborhood and city averages, it represents a more accessible entry point into the area. This comes with a notable trade-off: the land area is quite small compared to nearby properties, meaning a smaller yard and less outdoor private space.

This property would suit a first-time buyer or a downsizer seeking a well-sized, relatively modern home in a established neighborhood, who prioritizes interior space and value over a large garden or expansive lot. It’s a practical choice for those comfortable with a more efficient use of land.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the neighborhood average?
The below-average assessment is likely influenced by the home's significantly smaller lot size compared to neighboring properties, which is a key factor in valuation. This can represent a value opportunity for buyers less concerned with extensive outdoor space.

2. Is the smaller lot size a major drawback?
It depends on your lifestyle. It means lower maintenance and potentially lower property taxes, but offers less privacy, smaller garden potential, and limited room for expansions like a large deck or addition. It’s a efficient, low-maintenance setup.

3. The home sold in 2019. How reliable is that sold price data?
The provided sold price range is based on publicly available data, not the MLS. For fully verified and exact historical sale figures, you must request a manual lookup from the site, as explained in the data disclaimer.

4. How does the living area truly compare to nearby homes?
While above average for Pentland Street itself, it is slightly below the average for the wider River East neighborhood. This suggests the home is spacious for its specific block but typical for the broader community, offering a comfortable but not oversized footprint.

5. What does the "newer" build year (1984) practically mean for me?
Being newer than most homes in River East and on its street suggests potentially updated building materials, wiring, and plumbing standards for its era, which could mean fewer immediate concerns about very aged components common in older Winnipeg houses.

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