2 Avaco Drive

Valley Gardens, Winnipeg

Property score

51.3

Fair

Overall 51.3 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes

826 sqft (bottom 6%) · Built in 1972 (4 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~78.5k

Transit 82.0 · 1-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, and 4 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

26% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

4 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 63%Punjabi · 9%

Past 10 years Valley Gardens sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

652

Median price

325k

$/sqft

$343/sqft

Avg build year

1976

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Property score

51.3 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

44.0Low
Living Area826 sqft32Low
Year Built197258Fair
Lot Size5,648 sqft74Good
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42Low

Community Score

62.2Fair
Household Income76Good
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress52Fair
Core Housing Need50Fair
Employment Health52Fair

Neighbourhood Sales

Valley Gardens

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “valley gardens” (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: #46110786

Community deep dive

$79K

Median household income

$80K

Average household income

22%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.2

P90 / P10 ratio

16%

Single-person households

32%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)562
Labour force participation rate57%
Median age33.2
Avg household size3.0
Unemployment rate11%
Population density5620 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)22%
Single-person households16%
Couple families with children32%
Median household income (2020)$79K

Housing

Renter households33%
Condominium dwellings31%
Median dwelling value (owners)$300K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)31%
Visible minority32%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)22%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 63%
Mother tongue (2nd)Punjabi · 9%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
826 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 8%Same areaBottom 6%CitywideBottom 11%
Same street · Avaco Drive
#56 / 61
Bottom 8% · Avg 1,067 sqft
Same area · Valley Gardens
#1,890 / 2,004
Bottom 6% · Avg 1,117 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#173,653 / 194,458
Bottom 11% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
326k
0255075100
Same streetTop 41%Same areaBottom 47%CitywideBottom 38%
Same street · Avaco Drive
#25 / 61
Top 41% · Avg 309.9k
Same area · Valley Gardens
#1,063 / 2,004
Bottom 47% · Avg 325.5k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#121,390 / 194,458
Bottom 38% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1972
0255075100
Same streetBottom 28%Same areaBottom 12%CitywideTop 45%

Lot Size

above average
5,648 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 21%Same areaTop 38%CitywideTop 40%

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

2 Avaco Drive — 5 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 1 education (nearest 337 m), 4 parks (nearest 304 m).

Search radius
🏫Education1
🌳Parks4

Crime & Safety

Valley Gardens · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

28

2026

vs. city avg

-5%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-94%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

71%

Sales History

Sold 7/2019CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Top 19%

Same area

Top 34%

City-wide

Top 49%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 2 Avaco Drive, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This home at 2 Avaco Drive presents a specific value proposition centered on land and location. Its key appeal lies in offering a larger-than-average lot within a mature, established neighbourhood. The house itself, built in 1972, is modest in size compared to local and city averages, which is reflected in its below-average rankings for living area. However, its assessed value aligns closely with neighbourhood averages, suggesting the price is grounded in the local market. The property suits practical buyers looking for an entry point into a settled area, where they can invest in the land and potential of the home. It would also appeal to those comfortable with a home that may require updates, seeing the smaller interior footprint as an opportunity to customize without the premium of a larger, move-in-ready structure.

A less obvious perspective is that its consistent "around average" valuation across street, neighbourhood, and city levels indicates stability, not standing out in a way that could imply over-improvement or severe undervaluation. The larger lot offers tangible utility and future potential that a bigger house on a smaller plot might not.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the house significantly smaller than others in the area?
Yes. The living area of 826 sq ft ranks below 92% of comparable homes on its own street and below 94% within the Valley Gardens neighbourhood. This is a compact home relative to its surroundings.

2. What is the main advantage of this property?
The lot size. At 5,648 sq ft, the property offers a larger yard than most on its street and is above the neighbourhood average. This provides more outdoor space and potential.

3. How does the assessed value compare?
It is very aligned with its immediate area. The assessment of $326k is near the street average of ~$310k and the neighbourhood average of ~$325.5k, suggesting it's priced consistently within its local market context.

4. Is the home older than others nearby?
It is slightly older than its closest neighbours. Built in 1972, it is a year older than the street average (1973) and four years older than the wider neighbourhood average (1976).

5. What do the rankings actually mean?
They show how this property compares to similar ones in three circles: its street, its neighbourhood (Valley Gardens), and all of Winnipeg. A "Top 92%" rank for living area means 92% of comparable homes are larger—so it's in the bottom 8% for size on that measure. Conversely, a "Top 21%" rank for lot size means it's in the top 21%, or larger than 79% of lots on its street.

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