234 Helmsdale Avenue

Rossmere-B, Winnipeg

Property score

64.0

Fair

Overall 64.0 · Larger but older than most nearby homes

1,384 sqft (top 6%) · Built in 1951 (4 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~66k

Transit 74.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 3 dining spots, 2 healthcare facilitys, 1 shop, and 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Above average

32% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

4 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 81%Tagalog · 4%

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

Sold Count

568

Median price

360k

$/sqft

$380/sqft

Avg build year

1955

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Property score

64.0 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

64.4Fair
Living Area1,384 sqft71Good
Year Built195136Low
Lot Size6,693 sqft85Excellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity37Low

Community Score

63.5Fair
Household Income68Good
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress63Fair
Core Housing Need76Good
Employment Health68Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Rossmere-B

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “rossmere-b” (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: #46110705

Community deep dive

$66K

Median household income

$69K

Average household income

12%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.3

P90 / P10 ratio

36%

Single-person households

19%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)417
Labour force participation rate63%
Median age42.8
Avg household size2.0
Unemployment rate5%
Population density2978 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)12%
Single-person households36%
Couple families with children19%
Median household income (2020)$66K

Housing

Renter households26%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$280K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)17%
Visible minority17%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)20%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 80%
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
1,384 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 17%Same areaTop 6%CitywideTop 36%
Same street · Helmsdale Avenue
#40 / 231
Top 17% · Avg 1,162 sqft
Same area · Rossmere-B
#99 / 1,567
Top 6% · Avg 1,047 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#70,882 / 194,458
Top 36% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
326k
0255075100
Same streetTop 48%Same areaTop 32%CitywideBottom 38%
Same street · Helmsdale Avenue
#110 / 231
Top 48% · Avg 333.4k
Same area · Rossmere-B
#495 / 1,567
Top 32% · Avg 311.9k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#121,390 / 194,458
Bottom 38% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1951
0255075100
Same streetBottom 40%Same areaBottom 26%CitywideBottom 29%

Lot Size

above average
6,693 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 36%Same areaTop 8%CitywideTop 20%

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

234 Helmsdale Avenue — 11 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 3 dining (nearest 416 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 90 m), 1 shopping (nearest 138 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining3
🏥Healthcare2
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks2
🏦Finance2
Worship1

Crime & Safety

Rossmere-B · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

13

2026

vs. city avg

-56%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

62%

Sales History

Sold 11/2023CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Top 21%

Same area

Top 21%

City-wide

Top 46%
Sold 6/2020CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Top 42%

Same area

Top 40%

City-wide

Bottom 42%

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Highlights & common questions: 234 Helmsdale Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This home at 234 Helmsdale Avenue in Winnipeg’s Rossmere-B neighborhood presents a solid, well-established property with clear strengths in space and location. Built in 1951, it offers a practical layout on a generous lot, appealing to those looking for room to grow without a premium citywide price tag.

Key Characteristics & Appeal

The primary appeal of this property lies in its above-average space relative to its immediate area. With 1,384 sqft of living area, it ranks in the top 17% on its street and the top 6% within the Rossmere-B neighborhood, offering more interior room than many nearby homes. The lot size of 6,693 sqft is a significant asset, placing it in the top 8% of the neighborhood, which suggests valuable outdoor space for gardening, play, or expansion.

Its assessed value of $326k is consistently around the average for both the street and neighborhood, indicating it is priced in line with local expectations without the premium often found in hotter city markets. The home’s value proposition is one of stability: you get a larger-than-typical home and yard for the area at a fair market price. Recent sale data shows steady appreciation, with the last sale in late 2023 in the $350k-$400k range, up from the $300k-$350k range in mid-2020.

This home would suit first-time buyers or growing families seeking a foothold in a stable community where their budget secures more physical space than it might elsewhere. It’s also a sensible choice for value-oriented buyers who prioritize lot size and living area over a newer build date, as the 1951 construction is typical for the street but slightly older than some neighborhood averages.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does this home’s size compare to others nearby?
It offers more living space than most comparable homes in the Rossmere-B neighborhood, ranking in the top 6%. The lot size is also a standout feature, placing in the top 8% of the neighborhood.

2. Is the assessed value a good indicator of the likely sale price?
The assessed value of $326k is a municipal valuation for tax purposes. The home last sold in late 2023 for an estimated $350k-$400k, which is a more current market indicator. Values on the street and in the neighborhood have shown gradual appreciation.

3. The home was built in 1951. Should I be concerned?
The build date is very typical for Helmsdale Avenue, where the average home was built around 1950. While this suggests potential for older-home maintenance, it is consistent with the character of the street and not an outlier.

4. What is the neighborhood’s general price range?
In the Rossmere-B area, assessed values for comparable homes average around $311.9k. This property’s assessment is slightly above that, reflecting its larger living area and lot size.

5. How can I find out the exact historical sale prices?
The public data shows sale price ranges. You can request the exact sale figures by emailing the site administrators, who provide the information manually without using your email for marketing.

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