Property score
54.2
Fair
Overall 54.2 · Newer than most nearby homes
1,372 sqft (top 32%) · Built in 1927 (4 yrs newer than avg)
Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~63.2k
Transit 82.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 schools, 1 healthcare facility, 3 shops, and 2 parks nearby
Living Area
Near average
9% larger than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Above average
4 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 62%Tagalog · 17%
Past 10 years St. John'S sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
1,054
230k
$193/sqft
1923
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54.2 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
St. John'S
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “st. john's” (Detached houses (non-condo), 2024). The tallest band is the mainstream budget range; multi-year view shows how that band shifts over time.
Sales-to-New-Listings
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
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.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110062
$63K
Median household income
$65K
Average household income
27%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.2
Income inequality (Gini)
3.0
P90 / P10 ratio
18%
Single-person households
21%
Families with children
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
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.
Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
431 College Avenue — 13 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 2 education (nearest 387 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 428 m), 3 shopping (nearest 274 m).
St. John'S · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
101
2026
vs. city avg
+242%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -92%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
40%
431 College 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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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
This is a 1,372-square-foot home built in 1927, sitting on a 4,465-square-foot lot on College Avenue in Winnipeg’s St. John’s neighbourhood. The living area is above average for its street, area, and city, placing it in the top 37% citywide. The assessed value, however, is around average for the immediate street but falls in the bottom 7% citywide—a notable gap that suggests either the home has been well-maintained without triggering reassessment triggers, or the neighbourhood’s price ceiling hasn’t risen as fast as the city’s median.
The appeal here is space per dollar. You’re getting a larger-than-average floor plan and a generous lot, but the assessed value doesn’t reflect that square footage premium. That could mean lower property taxes relative to similarly sized homes in pricier Winnipeg areas. The 1927 build year also places it in the top 29% for its area, indicating it’s an older home that’s held its own in terms of condition (or was updated at some point). For a buyer, this property suits someone who values interior square footage and lot size over modern finishes, and who is comfortable with an older home’s character and quirks. It’s less suited for someone looking for a turnkey, low-maintenance property in a rapidly appreciating area, or for an investor betting on short-term value gains.
1. Is the assessed value likely to rise soon?
Not necessarily. The assessed value sits at the bottom citywide because St. John’s overall has lower median values than Winnipeg as a whole. Unless market demand shifts sharply toward this area, the gap between this home’s size and its assessed value could persist. You’re buying square footage, not future appreciation.
2. What does the 1927 build year mean for maintenance?
Homes from that era often have solid framing and generous room proportions, but they also tend to have older plumbing, electrical, insulation, and foundation work. You’ll want a home inspection that specifically checks for knob-and-tube wiring, lead pipes, and whether updates were done to code. The year being “above average” for the area suggests it’s in better shape than the neighbourhood median, but that’s relative.
3. Why is the lot size above average but the assessed value only around average?
Land value in St. John’s doesn’t command the same premium as in, say, River Heights or St. Vital. A larger lot contributes more to assessment in higher-demand areas. Here, the house’s condition and the neighbourhood’s overall value floor likely cap how much the lot drives up assessed value.
4. How does this home compare to others on College Avenue?
It ranks in the top 22% for living area and top 24% for lot size on that street, but only in the top 40% for assessed value. That means you’re getting more space than most neighbours while probably paying comparable taxes—or less. The rankings imply it’s a larger, older home that isn’t over-assessed relative to peers.
5. Who is the ideal buyer for this property?
Someone who needs extra interior space or a larger lot but doesn’t want to pay a premium for a trendy neighbourhood. First-time buyers willing to do some work, or downsizers who want room for a garden and a workshop, could find this a good fit. It’s less ideal for someone planning to flip in under five years, unless they’re prepared to invest significantly in upgrades.
