240 John Forsyth Road

River Park South, Winnipeg

60.4

Fair

Overall 60.4

Smaller than most nearby homes

870 sqft (bottom 8%)

Built in 1985 (5 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~99k

Transit 88.0

2-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes

Within 500m: 1 school, 1 shop, 1 park, and 1 bank/ATM nearby

Living Area

Below average

38% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

5 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 69%French · 5%

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

Sold Count

1,302

Median price

451k

$/sqft

$355/sqft

Avg build year

1990

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Property score

60.4 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

45.6Low
Living Area870 sqft32Low
Year Built198573Good
Lot Size4,004 sqft53Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity76Good

Community Score

82.7Excellent
Household Income84Excellent
Education Level82Excellent
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health60Fair

Neighbourhood Sales

River Park South

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “river park south” (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: #46110505

Community deep dive

$99K

Median household income

$95K

Average household income

5%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.6

P90 / P10 ratio

22%

Single-person households

30%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)591
Labour force participation rate50%
Median age51.2
Avg household size2.4
Unemployment rate0%
Population density2955 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)5%
Single-person households22%
Couple families with children30%
Median household income (2020)$99K

Housing

Renter households8%
Condominium dwellings34%
Median dwelling value (owners)$352K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)21%
Visible minority21%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)46%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 69%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 5%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
870 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 13%Same areaBottom 8%CitywideBottom 14%
Same street · John Forsyth Road
#115 / 132
Bottom 13% · Avg 1,174 sqft
Same area · River Park South
#3,334 / 3,617
Bottom 8% · Avg 1,410 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#167,245 / 194,458
Bottom 14% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
375k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 39%Same areaBottom 22%CitywideTop 45%
Same street · John Forsyth Road
#81 / 132
Bottom 39% · Avg 397.2k
Same area · River Park South
#2,814 / 3,617
Bottom 22% · Avg 447.2k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#88,243 / 194,458
Top 45% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1985
0255075100
Same streetTop 45%Same areaTop 45%CitywideTop 29%

Lot Size

around average
4,004 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 39%Same areaBottom 15%CitywideBottom 26%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

240 John Forsyth Road — 4 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 1 education (nearest 371 m), 1 shopping (nearest 336 m), 1 parks (nearest 464 m).

Search radius
🏫Education1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks1
🏦Finance1

Crime & Safety

River Park South · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

25

2026

vs. city avg

-15%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-90%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

64%

Waste Collection Schedule

Local garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup schedule for 240 John Forsyth Road.

🗑️

Garbage

friday

♻️

Recycling

friday

🍂

Yard Waste

friday a

Sales History

Sold 8/2020CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Top 44%

Same area

Bottom 35%

City-wide

Top 48%

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Highlights & common questions: 240 John Forsyth Road, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 240 John Forsyth Road, River Park South, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This 1985-built home in River Park South presents a practical and affordable entry point into a well-established Winnipeg neighborhood. With 870 square feet of living space, it is notably compact, ranking below average in size for its street, area, and city-wide. This characteristic defines its core appeal: it is a lower-maintenance, efficiently sized property with an assessed value of $375,000, which sits around the city-wide average but below the neighborhood average.

The appeal lies in its value proposition and positioning. For the price, buyers gain a foothold in a mature suburb with the benefit of a lot size typical for the street (just over 4,000 sq ft). It suits first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking a manageable property without a premium for excess space. A thoughtful perspective is that its smaller footprint and average city-wide assessment could translate to relatively predictable utility costs and property taxes, offering budget stability. It’s a home for those prioritizing location and lot over square footage, ideal for someone comfortable with a cozy layout or viewing the existing structure as a long-term foundation with potential for expansion.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the living area compare to nearby homes?
At 870 sq ft, the home's living area is below the average for John Forsyth Road (1,174 sq ft), River Park South (1,410 sq ft), and Winnipeg overall (1,342 sq ft). It is among the more compact homes in the area.

2. Is the assessed value in line with the neighborhood?
The $375,000 assessment is around the average for the street and city-wide, but it is below the River Park South neighborhood average of approximately $447,200.

3. What is the recent sales history?
Records indicate the property sold between $300,000 and $350,000 in August 2020. Exact sale prices require a manual lookup request through the site.

4. How does the lot size compare?
The 4,004 sq ft lot is around average for John Forsyth Road but below the average lot size for both the River Park South neighborhood and the city of Winnipeg.

5. What is the home's age context?
Built in 1985, the home is around the average age for its immediate street and neighborhood, but is newer than the average Winnipeg home.

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