452 Leighton Avenue

Rossmere-B, Winnipeg

Property score

59.1

Fair

Overall 59.1 · Newer than most nearby homes

970 sqft (bottom 38%) · Built in 1956 (1 yr newer than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~91k

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

Living Area

Below average

7% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

1 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 85%French · 2%

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

59.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

47.8Low
Living Area970 sqft42Low
Year Built195643Low
Lot Size6,094 sqft81Excellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity37Low

Community Score

76.1Good
Household Income81Excellent
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress100Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
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: #46110702

Community deep dive

$91K

Median household income

$99K

Average household income

3%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.5

P90 / P10 ratio

25%

Single-person households

30%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)665
Labour force participation rate61%
Median age40.8
Avg household size2.4
Unemployment rate4%
Population density3694 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)3%
Single-person households25%
Couple families with children30%
Median household income (2020)$91K

Housing

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

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)9%
Visible minority2%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)23%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 84%
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
970 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 35%Same areaBottom 38%CitywideBottom 23%
Same street · Leighton Avenue
#113 / 175
Bottom 35% · Avg 1,121 sqft
Same area · Rossmere-B
#965 / 1,567
Bottom 38% · Avg 1,047 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#149,374 / 194,458
Bottom 23% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
312k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 44%Same areaTop 49%CitywideBottom 33%
Same street · Leighton Avenue
#98 / 175
Bottom 44% · Avg 316.5k
Same area · Rossmere-B
#773 / 1,567
Top 49% · Avg 311.9k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#130,567 / 194,458
Bottom 33% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1956
0255075100
Same streetTop 9%Same areaTop 29%CitywideBottom 36%

Lot Size

above average
6,094 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 24%Same areaTop 24%CitywideTop 29%

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

452 Leighton Avenue — 2 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 1 parks (nearest 298 m).

Search radius
🌳Parks1
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 12/2020CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 43%

Same area

Top 46%

City-wide

Bottom 39%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 452 Leighton Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This 1956 bungalow at 452 Leighton Avenue in Winnipeg's Rossmere-B neighborhood presents a solid, middle-of-the-road opportunity. Its key appeal lies in its balance and consistency within its immediate area. The 970 sqft home sits on a notably larger-than-average lot for the street and neighborhood at 6,094 sqft, offering valuable outdoor space and potential. While the living area is modest compared to the citywide average, it is perfectly aligned with the norms of Rossmere-B. The property's assessed value of $312k is consistently "around average" at every comparison level—street, neighborhood, and city—which suggests a stable, predictable market position without extreme over- or under-valuation. It last sold for between $300k-$350k in late 2020.

This home would best suit pragmatic, value-conscious buyers such as first-time homeowners or downsizers looking for a manageable property in an established neighborhood. It’s for those who prioritize a good lot size over a large house and appreciate the stability of a home that metrics consistently show as typical for its core community. A less obvious perspective is that its unexceptional rankings are a strength for buyers wary of volatility; it’s a known quantity in its local context, reducing surprises.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this house a good value compared to others on the street?
The data suggests it is very typical. Its assessed value ranks 98th out of 175 on Leighton Avenue (Top 56%), almost exactly matching the street's average assessed value of $316.5k.

2. How does the lot size compare?
This is a relative strength. The 6,094 sqft lot is above average for the street, neighborhood, and even the city, ranking in the top 24-29% in each category.

3. The house seems smaller than the Winnipeg average. Is that a concern?
Only if citywide square footage is a primary goal. Within its own Rossmere-B neighborhood, the living area of 970 sqft is standard, ranking near the middle (Top 62%) and close to the neighborhood average of 1,047 sqft.

4. When was it last sold and for how much?
It sold in December 2020 for a price between $300,000 and $350,000. The exact sale price is not publicly listed but can be requested from the site.

5. How does its age compare to nearby homes?
Built in 1956, it is newer than many on its street, where the average build year is 1946. It ranks 15th newest out of 175 on Leighton Avenue (Top 9%).

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