486 Oakland Avenue

Rossmere-A, Winnipeg

Property score

65.3

Good

Overall 65.3 · Older than most nearby homes

1,056 sqft (bottom 48%) · Built in 1958 (6 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~105k

Transit 88.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 schools, 2 parks, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Near average

5% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

6 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 73%Tagalog · 4%

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

65.3 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

52.9Fair
Living Area1,056 sqft52Fair
Year Built195843Low
Lot Size5,277 sqft67Good
Neighbourhood Sales Activity61Fair

Community Score

83.8Excellent
Household Income87Excellent
Education Level72Good
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health76Good

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: #46110722

Community deep dive

$105K

Median household income

$129K

Average household income

5%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.6

P90 / P10 ratio

25%

Single-person households

30%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)760
Labour force participation rate68%
Median age43.2
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate7%
Population density926 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)5%
Single-person households25%
Couple families with children30%
Median household income (2020)$105K

Housing

Renter households8%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$348K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)16%
Visible minority18%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)37%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 73%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 3%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,056 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 28%Same areaBottom 48%CitywideBottom 34%
Same street · Oakland Avenue
#51 / 183
Top 28% · Avg 1,044 sqft
Same area · Rossmere-A
#1,623 / 3,143
Bottom 48% · Avg 1,116 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#127,831 / 194,458
Bottom 34% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
317k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 39%Same areaBottom 36%CitywideBottom 34%
Same street · Oakland Avenue
#112 / 183
Bottom 39% · Avg 322.1k
Same area · Rossmere-A
#2,025 / 3,143
Bottom 36% · Avg 329.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#127,404 / 194,458
Bottom 34% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1958
0255075100
Same streetTop 34%Same areaBottom 22%CitywideBottom 39%

Lot Size

around average
5,277 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 35%Same areaBottom 34%CitywideTop 48%

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

486 Oakland Avenue — 5 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 2 education (nearest 279 m), 2 parks (nearest 132 m).

Search radius
🏫Education2
🌳Parks2
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 1/2024CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Top 35%

Same area

Top 35%

City-wide

Bottom 49%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 486 Oakland Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 486 Oakland Avenue, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This 1958 home in Rossmere-A presents a solid, middle-of-the-road opportunity in the Winnipeg market. With 1,056 sqft of living space on a 5,277 sqft lot, it sits comfortably within the averages for its immediate street, neighborhood, and the wider city. Its assessed value of $317k is notably below the Winnipeg citywide average for comparable homes, suggesting a potentially accessible entry point.

The primary appeal lies in its stability and predictability. It’s not an outlier in any category, which can be an advantage for buyers seeking a home that aligns with community norms without unexpected extremes. It suits first-time buyers or downsizers looking for a manageable, established property in a neighborhood of similar homes. A thoughtful perspective is that its "average" rankings across the board indicate a lower risk of overpaying relative to the immediate area, offering a pragmatic, value-conscious purchase rather than a speculative one.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does this home’s size compare to its neighbors?
At 1,056 sqft, the living area is slightly above the average for Oakland Avenue itself, ranking in the top 28% on the street. However, it is very close to the average for the broader Rossmere-A neighborhood.

2. Is the assessed value typical for this area?
Yes. The $317k assessment is around the average for both Oakland Avenue and the Rossmere-A neighborhood. It is meaningfully below the citywide average for similar homes, which is over $390k.

3. What is the recent sales history?
Public data indicates it sold between $300k and $350k in January 2024. The exact sale price can be requested directly from the site.

4. How does the lot size compare?
The 5,277 sqft lot is typical for Oakland Avenue and Rossmere-A. It is moderately smaller than the average lot across Winnipeg, which is common for many established city neighborhoods.

5. The home was built in 1958. Is that older than most in the area?
On Oakland Avenue, 1958 is the exact average year built. In the wider Rossmere-A neighborhood, it is slightly older than the average (1964), but it is consistent with a large segment of Winnipeg's housing stock from this era.

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