31 Spruce Thicket Walk

Riverbend, Winnipeg

78.4

Good

Overall 78.4

Larger but older than most nearby homes

1,547 sqft (top 19%)

Built in 1987 (6 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~107k

Transit 74.0

3-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes

Within 500m: 2 schools, and 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Above average

20% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

6 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 75%Tagalog · 5%

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

Sold Count

523

Median price

460k

$/sqft

$325/sqft

Avg build year

1993

Need help understanding this property?

Buying a home is more than a transaction. Our Winnipeg real estate agents provide market insights, pricing analysis, and neighbourhood expertise to help you decide with confidence.

Usually replies in a few minutes

Property score

78.4 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

78.0Good
Living Area1,547 sqft79Good
Year Built198778Good
Lot Size7,508 sqft91Excellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity28Low

Community Score

79.1Good
Household Income87Excellent
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress100Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health68Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Riverbend

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “riverbend” (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: #46110758

Community deep dive

$107K

Median household income

$104K

Average household income

4%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.8

P90 / P10 ratio

12%

Single-person households

45%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)459
Labour force participation rate63%
Median age40.8
Avg household size2.9
Unemployment rate8%
Population density3825 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)4%
Single-person households12%
Couple families with children45%
Median household income (2020)$107K

Housing

Renter households0%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$348K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)14%
Visible minority34%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)22%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 75%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 5%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,547 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 15%Same areaTop 19%CitywideTop 28%
Same street · Spruce Thicket Walk
#8 / 52
Top 15% · Avg 1,255 sqft
Same area · Riverbend
#326 / 1,712
Top 19% · Avg 1,288 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#54,372 / 194,458
Top 28% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
409k
0255075100
Same streetTop 21%Same areaTop 50%CitywideTop 36%
Same street · Spruce Thicket Walk
#11 / 52
Top 21% · Avg 390.1k
Same area · Riverbend
#848 / 1,712
Top 50% · Avg 410.2k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#70,353 / 194,458
Top 36% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1987
0255075100
Same streetTop 33%Same areaBottom 27%CitywideTop 25%

Lot Size

above average
7,508 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 6%Same areaTop 10%CitywideTop 13%

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

31 Spruce Thicket Walk — 4 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 2 education (nearest 157 m), 2 parks (nearest 331 m).

Search radius
🏫Education2
🌳Parks2

Crime & Safety

Riverbend · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

15

2026

vs. city avg

-49%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-91%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

47%

Waste Collection Schedule

Local garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup schedule for 31 Spruce Thicket Walk.

🗑️

Garbage

wednesday

♻️

Recycling

wednesday

🍂

Yard Waste

wednesday a

Sales History

Sold 6/2024CA$450k–500k
Sold price

Same street

Top 4%

Same area

Top 18%

City-wide

Top 22%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 31 Spruce Thicket Walk, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 31 Spruce Thicket Walk, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This 1987-built home in Riverbend stands out primarily for its generous lot size and above-average living space. With 1,547 sqft of living area, it offers more room than most comparable homes on its street and in the wider neighborhood. The most distinctive feature is the 7,508 sqft lot, which ranks in the top 6% on Spruce Thicket Walk, providing significant outdoor space that is increasingly rare.

Its appeal lies in offering a balanced, grounded proposition. The assessed value is steady and aligns closely with area averages, suggesting a fair market position without premium pricing. The home suits buyers looking for a established property with a large yard for gardening, recreation, or future expansion, within a mature street setting. It’s particularly well-suited for those who prioritize private outdoor space over a newer build date, and for value-conscious buyers who appreciate a home that performs solidly against key metrics without the volatility of a top-tier priced property.

A thoughtful perspective is that this home represents a "high-floor, low-ceiling" opportunity. Its rankings show consistent above-average performance in tangible assets (land and living area), while its age and value are average. This suggests a lower risk of overpaying for hype, with the benefits firmly rooted in usable space.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the sold price compare to the assessed value?
The home sold in June 2024 for an estimated $450k-$500k. The assessed value is $409k. This indicates it likely sold at a premium to its municipal assessment, which is common in active markets, but the exact price can be requested for precise analysis.

2. Is the home older than others in Riverbend?
Yes. Built in 1987, it is older than the neighborhood average (1993), placing it in the top 73% (meaning 73% of area homes are newer). However, it is actually newer than the Winnipeg city-wide average for comparable homes.

3. What does the lot size ranking practically mean?
Ranking in the top 6% on the street and top 10% in Riverbend for land area means this property has one of the larger lots in the immediate area. The lot is over 2,000 sqft larger than the street average, offering notable extra outdoor space.

4. Are the property taxes likely to be high?
Based on its assessed value of $409k, which is around the neighborhood and city average for comparable homes, the property taxes should be fairly typical for a home of this size and value in Winnipeg, not abnormally high or low.

5. How does the living area compare to nearby reference properties?
At 1,547 sqft, it offers substantially more living space than similar-valued homes on nearby streets like Donan Street (approx. 1,060 sqft), though less than some larger, higher-valued homes in the broader area. It provides a strong balance of space within its price segment.

Radar charts, rankings, and side-by-side layouts work best on a larger screen. Open this page on a desktop browser for the full experience.