478 Edison Avenue

Rossmere-A, Winnipeg

Property score

65.0

Good

Overall 65.0 · Compared with neighbourhood average

1,040 sqft (bottom 40%) · Built in 1960 (4 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~93k

Transit 82.0 · 1-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 schools, 3 parks, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Near average

7% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

4 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 72%French · 3%

Past 10 years Rossmere-A sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

1,159

Median price

370k

$/sqft

$358/sqft

Avg build year

1964

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Property score

65.0 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

55.0Fair
Living Area1,040 sqft52Fair
Year Built196043Low
Lot Size6,048 sqft81Excellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity61Fair

Community Score

80.1Excellent
Household Income82Excellent
Education Level54Fair
Housing Stress100Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health83Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

Rossmere-A

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “rossmere-a” (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: #46110724

Community deep dive

$93K

Median household income

$105K

Average household income

5%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.7

P90 / P10 ratio

26%

Single-person households

31%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)528
Labour force participation rate72%
Median age36.0
Avg household size2.6
Unemployment rate3%
Population density2640 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)5%
Single-person households26%
Couple families with children31%
Median household income (2020)$93K

Housing

Renter households0%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$300K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)17%
Visible minority7%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)25%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 72%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 2%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,040 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 35%Same areaBottom 40%CitywideBottom 32%
Same street · Edison Avenue
#85 / 131
Bottom 35% · Avg 1,182 sqft
Same area · Rossmere-A
#1,873 / 3,143
Bottom 40% · Avg 1,116 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#132,478 / 194,458
Bottom 32% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
325k
0255075100
Same streetTop 47%Same areaBottom 45%CitywideBottom 37%
Same street · Edison Avenue
#62 / 131
Top 47% · Avg 339k
Same area · Rossmere-A
#1,734 / 3,143
Bottom 45% · Avg 329.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#122,076 / 194,458
Bottom 37% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1960
0255075100
Same streetTop 25%Same areaBottom 47%CitywideBottom 42%

Lot Size

above average
6,048 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 37%Same areaTop 30%CitywideTop 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

478 Edison Avenue — 6 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 2 education (nearest 240 m), 3 parks (nearest 322 m).

Search radius
🏫Education2
🌳Parks3
Worship1

Crime & Safety

Rossmere-A · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

81

2026

vs. city avg

+175%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-90%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

67%

Sales History

Sold 2/2017CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 29%

Same area

Bottom 24%

City-wide

Bottom 27%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 478 Edison Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 478 Edison Avenue, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This home at 478 Edison Avenue in Rossmere-A presents a solid, middle-of-the-road opportunity in the Winnipeg market. Built in 1960, its 1,040 sqft living space and $325k assessed value are consistently "around average" when compared to the street, neighborhood, and city. This reliability is its core characteristic—it’s a property that aligns closely with local norms, suggesting stability and less risk of overpaying relative to the area.

Its appeal lies in this balance and in a few specific advantages. The lot size of 6,048 sqft is notably above average for the Rossmere-A neighborhood, offering more outdoor space than many nearby properties. Furthermore, for its street, the home's 1960 build date is in the top 25%, indicating it is among the newer homes on the block, which can be a positive for systems and structure.

This property would suit pragmatic, value-conscious buyers—perhaps first-time homeowners or downsizers—who prioritize a established neighborhood character over standout features. It’s for someone seeking a straightforward home without extreme highs or lows, where the above-average yard provides a tangible benefit for gardening, play, or simple privacy.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this home priced fairly compared to its neighbors?
Based on the assessed value data, the home is ranked very close to the median for both its street and the wider Rossmere-A area. This suggests its valuation is in line with the local market, neither significantly underpriced nor overpriced relative to comparable properties.

2. How does the lot size compare?
The land area is a standout feature. At over 6,000 sqft, it is larger than approximately 70% of lots in the Rossmere-A neighborhood, offering more usable outdoor space than typical.

3. What should I know about the home's age?
Built in 1960, the home is of a common vintage for the area. Notably, it is newer than about 75% of similar homes on Edison Avenue itself. Buyers should still budget for potential updates common to homes of this era, such as windows, roofing, or mechanical systems.

4. Where can I find verified past sale prices?
The listing indicates the home sold in February 2017 for an estimated $250k-$300k. The site notes that exact sale figures are not displayed publicly due to industry rules, but they offer a manual lookup service to provide verified transaction history via email upon request.

5. How does the living space feel for the area?
At 1,040 sqft, the living area is slightly below the street average but very close to the neighborhood average. It represents a moderately sized home for Rossmere-A, suitable for a small family or couple, and is efficiently sized relative to its above-average lot.

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