1071 Garwood Avenue

Rockwood, Winnipeg

52.8

Fair

Overall 52.8

Smaller and older than most nearby homes

894 sqft (bottom 26%)

Built in 1945 (4 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~94k

Transit 76.0

5-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes

Within 500m: 4 dining spots, 1 school, 1 healthcare facility, and 2 shops nearby

Living Area

Below average

17% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

4 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 82%French · 2%

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

Sold Count

458

Median price

354k

$/sqft

$300/sqft

Avg build year

1949

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Property score

52.8 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

36.6Low
Living Area894 sqft32Low
Year Built194530Low
Lot Size4,296 sqft53Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity69Good

Community Score

77.2Good
Household Income82Excellent
Education Level72Good
Housing Stress74Good
Core Housing Need76Good
Employment Health68Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Rockwood

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “rockwood” (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: #46110424

Community deep dive

$94K

Median household income

$107K

Average household income

11%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.4

P90 / P10 ratio

24%

Single-person households

24%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)634
Labour force participation rate67%
Median age40.8
Avg household size2.4
Unemployment rate7%
Population density3019 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)11%
Single-person households24%
Couple families with children24%
Median household income (2020)$94K

Housing

Renter households17%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$320K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)15%
Visible minority15%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)38%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 81%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 1%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
894 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 32%Same areaBottom 26%CitywideBottom 16%
Same street · Garwood Avenue
#157 / 232
Bottom 32% · Avg 1,049 sqft
Same area · Rockwood
#835 / 1,121
Bottom 26% · Avg 1,076 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#163,822 / 194,458
Bottom 16% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
365k
0255075100
Same streetTop 19%Same areaTop 31%CitywideTop 49%
Same street · Garwood Avenue
#44 / 232
Top 19% · Avg 314.7k
Same area · Rockwood
#342 / 1,121
Top 31% · Avg 340.6k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#94,553 / 194,458
Top 49% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1945
0255075100
Same streetTop 26%Same areaBottom 28%CitywideBottom 22%

Lot Size

above average
4,296 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 20%Same areaBottom 46%CitywideBottom 30%

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

1071 Garwood Avenue — 14 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 4 dining (nearest 400 m), 1 education (nearest 138 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 486 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining4
🏫Education1
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping2
🌳Parks3
💪Sports1
Worship2

Crime & Safety

Rockwood · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

11

2026

vs. city avg

-63%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-96%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

82%

Sales History

Sold 6/2020CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Top 35%

Same area

Top 41%

City-wide

Bottom 48%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 1071 Garwood Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 1071 Garwood Avenue, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This 1945-built home in Rockwood presents a practical opportunity centered on its land and location. At 894 sqft, the living space is compact, ranking below average for both the neighborhood and the city, suggesting a cozy layout suited for efficient living or a smaller household. The true standout is the 4,296 sqft lot, which is significantly larger than the street average, offering valuable outdoor space and potential in a mature area.

Its appeal is grounded in value and possibility. The assessed value of $365k is above average for Garwood Avenue, indicating the property is well-regarded within its immediate context. This positions it as a home that holds its own on a street of similar vintage, likely appealing to those who prioritize a larger yard over square footage. It would suit a first-time buyer, an investor, or a downsizer looking for a manageable home with room to garden, entertain, or potentially expand, without the premium of a newer or much larger house. A thoughtful perspective is that this property represents a balance: you’re acquiring a lot with upside in an established area, while the home itself is a functional starting point that may benefit from updates over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the home’s size compare to others nearby?
The living area is 894 sqft, which is smaller than the average home on Garwood Avenue (1,049 sqft) and in the wider Rockwood neighborhood. This indicates a more compact, efficient floor plan.

2. Why is the assessed value higher than the street average?
With an assessed value of $365k against a street average of ~$314.7k, the premium likely reflects the property’s larger-than-average lot size and its overall condition and characteristics as evaluated for taxation purposes.

3. What is the recent sales history?
Records indicate the property sold between $300,000 and $350,000 in June 2020. For fully verified and exact historical sale figures, a manual lookup through the site’s service is required.

4. Is the lot size a significant feature?
Yes. The lot of 4,296 sqft ranks in the top 20% on Garwood Avenue, where the average is 3,429 sqft. This substantial yard is a key asset compared to immediate neighbors.

5. What are similar nearby properties like?
Nearby homes on streets like Fleet and Dudley Avenue, mostly built in the mid-1940s, show a range of sizes and values. This property’s assessed value is higher than several comparable references, aligning more closely with updated or larger lots in the broader area.

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