537 Kingsford Avenue

Rossmere-A, Winnipeg

Property score

57.8

Fair

Overall 57.8 · Smaller than most nearby homes

816 sqft (bottom 8%) · Built in 1960 (4 yrs older than avg)

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

Transit 68.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 4 parks, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Below average

27% 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

57.8 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

43.0Low
Living Area816 sqft32Low
Year Built196043Low
Lot Size6,049 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

below average
816 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 18%Same areaBottom 8%CitywideBottom 10%
Same street · Kingsford Avenue
#140 / 170
Bottom 18% · Avg 1,081 sqft
Same area · Rossmere-A
#2,887 / 3,143
Bottom 8% · Avg 1,116 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#174,618 / 194,458
Bottom 10% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
346k
0255075100
Same streetTop 20%Same areaTop 32%CitywideBottom 45%
Same street · Kingsford Avenue
#34 / 170
Top 20% · Avg 325.9k
Same area · Rossmere-A
#991 / 3,143
Top 32% · Avg 329.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#107,313 / 194,458
Bottom 45% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1960
0255075100
Same streetTop 17%Same areaBottom 47%CitywideBottom 42%

Lot Size

above average
6,049 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 35%Same areaTop 29%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

537 Kingsford Avenue — 6 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 education (nearest 198 m), 4 parks (nearest 147 m).

Search radius
🏫Education1
🌳Parks4
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 10/2016CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 42%

Same area

Bottom 40%

City-wide

Bottom 36%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 537 Kingsford Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 537 Kingsford Avenue, Winnipeg

Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal

This 816 sqft bungalow, built in 1960, presents a practical opportunity in Winnipeg's Rossmere-A neighborhood. Its primary appeal lies in a value proposition centered on land and location rather than interior size. While the living area is notably below average for the street, neighborhood, and city, the property holds an assessed value that is above average for its immediate street and aligns with area norms. This suggests the value is anchored in its generous 6,049 sqft lot—which is larger than most in Rossmere-A—and the stability of a mature, established community.

The home would suit a first-time buyer or downsizer seeking a lower entry point into a stable neighborhood, with the understanding that the smaller interior requires efficient use of space. It could also appeal to a long-term investor or occupant who values the potential of the sizable lot for future expansion, gardening, or outdoor living, viewing the current structure as a solid foundation. This isn't a move-in-ready showcase home; its appeal is pragmatic, targeting those who see utility in the fundamentals of land, location, and a manageable footprint.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the house too small?
At 816 sqft, it is significantly cozier than the average Winnipeg home (1,342 sqft). It demands efficient living and may not suit those needing multiple dedicated rooms. However, for one or two people, it can be perfectly adequate and easier to maintain.

2. Why is the assessed value relatively high for a smaller home?
The assessed value reflects more than just interior square footage. Key factors likely include the desirable lot size, which is above the neighborhood average, the home's condition and updates (not detailed in the data), and its position on a street where property values are generally strong.

3. What is the neighborhood like?
Rossmere-A is a mature, post-war neighborhood. The data shows very consistent home ages (mostly early 1960s), indicating a stable, established community with older homes that may have undergone varying degrees of renovation.

4. How does the last sale price compare?
Public data indicates it last sold between $250k-$300k in 2016. The current assessed value of $346k suggests significant market appreciation since then, but for exact historical sale figures, you must request a manual lookup from the site.

5. Are the property taxes likely to be high?
Taxes are based on the assessed value. With an assessment above the street average, the municipal tax bill may be proportionally higher than some neighboring properties, even if their houses are larger. Always budget for taxes based on the official assessed value.

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