611 Herbert Avenue

Talbot-Grey, Winnipeg

Property score

42.1

Below average

Overall 42.1 · Larger but older than most nearby homes

986 sqft (top 28%) · Built in 1907 (32 yrs older than avg)

Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~55.6k

Transit 100.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 5 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 dining spot, 2 schools, 4 parks, and 2 place of worships nearby

Living Area

Above average

10% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

32 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 71%Tagalog · 7%

Past 10 years Talbot-Grey sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

410

Median price

176k

$/sqft

$244/sqft

Avg build year

1939

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Property score

42.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

33.5Low
Living Area42
986 sqftLow
Year Built10
1907Low
Lot Size18
2,470 sqftLow
Neighbourhood Sales Activity71
Good

Community Score

55.1Fair
Household Income60
Fair
Education Level34
Low
Housing Stress52
Fair
Core Housing Need63
Fair
Employment Health68
Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Talbot-Grey

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “talbot-grey” (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: #46110687

Community deep dive

$56K

Median household income

$69K

Average household income

18%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.0

P90 / P10 ratio

41%

Single-person households

15%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)657
Labour force participation rate69%
Median age36.0
Avg household size2.2
Unemployment rate9%
Population density3285 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)18%
Single-person households41%
Couple families with children15%
Median household income (2020)$56K

Housing

Renter households40%
Condominium dwellings10%
Median dwelling value (owners)$180K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)27%
Visible minority32%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)18%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 70%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 6%

Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.

Rankings

Living Area

above average
986 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 33%Same areaTop 28%CitywideBottom 24%
Same street · Herbert Avenue
#26 / 78
Top 33% · Avg 931 sqft
Same area · Talbot-Grey
#242 / 878
Top 28% · Avg 900 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#147,079 / 194,458
Bottom 24% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
152k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 18%Same areaBottom 10%CitywideBottom 3%
Same street · Herbert Avenue
#64 / 78
Bottom 18% · Avg 216.4k
Same area · Talbot-Grey
#787 / 878
Bottom 10% · Avg 216.4k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#188,180 / 194,458
Bottom 3% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1907
0255075100
Same streetBottom 35%Same areaBottom 9%CitywideBottom 4%

Lot Size

below average
2,470 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 17%Same areaBottom 6%CitywideBottom 4%

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

611 Herbert Avenue — 9 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 488 m), 2 education (nearest 314 m), 4 parks (nearest 348 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining1
🏫Education2
🌳Parks4
Worship2

Crime & Safety

Talbot-Grey · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

18

2026

vs. city avg

-39%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

56%

Sales History

Sold 4/2022CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 24%

Same area

Bottom 22%

City-wide

Bottom 4%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 611 Herbert Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Summary: 611 Herbert Avenue, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a character home built in 1907, offering a blend of historic charm and practical potential. Its key feature is a generous 2,470 sqft lot, which ranks in the top 6% of the Talbot-Grey neighbourhood for size, providing ample outdoor space rarely found in central areas. The home itself is a one-and-a-half storey design with 986 sqft of living space and includes a detached garage and a basement (not renovated).

The primary appeal lies in its land value and location within a well-established community. The property’s assessed value is notably low ($15,200), which may indicate an opportunity for an investor or a buyer willing to undertake updates. It suits a specific buyer: either a hands-on individual looking for a character home with a large yard to personalize over time, or an investor considering the land value and the neighbourhood’s overall stability. A thoughtful perspective is that while the living area is modest, the lot size offers future flexibility—whether for gardening, expansion, or simply enjoying more private outdoor space than is typical.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does "not renovated" for the basement imply?
It typically means the basement is in original or functional condition, but not modernized. Buyers should budget for potential updates and include an inspection to assess its condition and potential.

2. How significant is the lot size?
Very. At 2,470 sqft, it's substantially larger than many nearby properties. This is a key asset, offering more privacy, recreation space, and potential than is common for homes of this vintage.

3. The assessed value seems low. What does this mean?
A low assessment relative to recent sale prices in the area can signal a few things, including that the property may not have been recently reassessed following market changes, or it reflects the home's current condition. It's crucial to evaluate recent comparable sales, not just the assessment, for true market value.

4. What is the neighbourhood like?
Talbot-Grey is a mature, central Winnipeg neighbourhood. The high percentile rankings for lot size and year built on this street suggest it's a stable area with a mix of historic homes, where this property holds its own in terms of land and heritage.

5. Who would this property not suit?
It likely wouldn't suit a buyer seeking a move-in-ready, modernized home without any projects. The older age and the mention of an unrenovated basement indicate a need for ongoing maintenance or renovation vision.