640 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 92.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 5 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 schools, 5 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 Size5,281 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
321k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 46%Same areaBottom 40%CitywideBottom 36%
Same street · Oakland Avenue
#98 / 183
Bottom 46% · Avg 322.1k
Same area · Rossmere-A
#1,887 / 3,143
Bottom 40% · Avg 329.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#124,763 / 194,458
Bottom 36% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

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

Lot Size

around average
5,281 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 43%Same areaBottom 37%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

640 Oakland Avenue — 8 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 2 education (nearest 315 m), 5 parks (nearest 119 m).

Search radius
🏫Education2
🌳Parks5
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

640 Oakland Avenue: We are not showing a transaction history based solely on public data; that does not mean no sale ever occurred. You can still request details by email in the “Data notes” section below—we will look it up manually and reply with the most accurate information available.

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Highlights & common questions: 640 Oakland Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 640 Oakland Avenue, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This home at 640 Oakland Avenue in the Rossmere-A neighborhood presents as a solid, average-sized property within its market. Built in 1958, it is typical for its street but is slightly older than many homes in the wider Rossmere-A area. With 1,056 square feet of living space, it is above average for Oakland Avenue itself and offers a very standard footprint for the community. The lot size of just over 5,200 square feet provides a generous backyard space for a home of this era, ranking well compared to the city average.

Its primary appeal lies in its consistency and positioning as a benchmark property. The municipal tax assessment of $321,000 aligns closely with averages on its street and in Rossmere-A, suggesting it is priced squarely within the local norm without premium or discount outliers. This makes it a useful gauge for neighborhood value. The home would suit pragmatic first-time buyers or investors seeking a stable, no-surprises entry into the Winnipeg market, particularly those who value a larger lot in a mature neighborhood. Its "middle-of-the-pack" rankings across most metrics indicate a property that is neither a standout fixer-upper nor a fully renovated showpiece, but a straightforward canvas.

A less obvious perspective is that its consistent, average rankings across different geographic scales (street, neighborhood, city) provide a rare stability. In a volatile market, such a property can be easier to accurately value and may experience less dramatic price swings compared to more unique homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does this home's size compare to others nearby?
At 1,056 sq ft, the living area is slightly larger than the average home on Oakland Avenue (1,044 sq ft) and very close to the Rossmere-A neighborhood average (1,116 sq ft).

2. Is the tax assessment a good indicator of market value?
The assessment of $321,000 is a municipal valuation for tax purposes and is close to the local averages. Market value is determined by current sale prices, condition, and buyer demand. You can request accurate historical sale price data for this property via the email link provided on the detail page.

3. What does the 1958 build year imply?
Built in 1958, this home is of a common vintage for the street but is slightly older than many in the broader Rossmere-A area, where the average build year is 1964. Buyers should budget for potential updates common to homes of this age, such as roofing, windows, or mechanical systems.

4. How does the lot size compare?
The 5,281 sq ft lot is very typical for Oakland Avenue and Rossmere-A. It is notably larger than the lot of many newer infill properties and provides good outdoor space, ranking in the top half city-wide for lot size among comparable homes.

5. Are there recent sale prices available for this specific address?
As per the provided information, there are no readily listed transaction records for 640 Oakland Avenue on this site. However, you can email the site administrator to request a manual search for accurate sale price history, which they will provide without marketing spam.

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