205 Alcrest Drive

Varsity View, Winnipeg

Property score

72.4

Good

Overall 72.4 · Compared with neighbourhood average

1,362 sqft (top 42%) · Built in 1974 (1 yr older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~82k

Transit 88.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 1 healthcare facility, 1 shop, and 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Near average

2% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

1 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 88%French · 1%

Past 10 years Varsity View sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

281

Median price

492k

$/sqft

$398/sqft

Avg build year

1975

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Property score

72.4 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

70.5Good
Living Area71
1,362 sqftGood
Year Built58
1974Fair
Lot Size95
9,723 sqftExcellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42
Low

Community Score

75.2Good
Household Income77
Good
Education Level54
Fair
Housing Stress83
Excellent
Core Housing Need100
Excellent
Employment Health76
Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Varsity View

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “varsity view” (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: #46111102

Community deep dive

$82K

Median household income

$97K

Average household income

10%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

4.1

P90 / P10 ratio

45%

Single-person households

13%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)361
Labour force participation rate71%
Median age48.8
Avg household size1.9
Unemployment rate7%
Population density820 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)10%
Single-person households45%
Couple families with children13%
Median household income (2020)$82K

Housing

Renter households13%
Condominium dwellings47%
Median dwelling value (owners)$284K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)15%
Visible minority9%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)26%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 87%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 1%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,362 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 44%Same areaTop 42%CitywideTop 38%
Same street · Alcrest Drive
#18 / 32
Bottom 44% · Avg 1,354 sqft
Same area · Varsity View
#360 / 848
Top 42% · Avg 1,387 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#73,227 / 194,458
Top 38% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
392k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 25%Same areaBottom 44%CitywideTop 40%
Same street · Alcrest Drive
#24 / 32
Bottom 25% · Avg 449.9k
Same area · Varsity View
#474 / 848
Bottom 44% · Avg 444.7k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#78,603 / 194,458
Top 40% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1974
0255075100
Same streetTop 44%Same areaTop 46%CitywideTop 42%

Lot Size

above average
9,723 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 47%Same areaTop 17%CitywideTop 7%

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

205 Alcrest Drive — 6 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 1 education (nearest 157 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 264 m), 1 shopping (nearest 332 m).

Search radius
🏫Education1
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks2
Worship1

Crime & Safety

Varsity View · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

6

2026

vs. city avg

-80%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-93%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

83%

Sales History

205 Alcrest Drive: 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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Highlights & common questions: 205 Alcrest Drive, Winnipeg

Property Summary: 205 Alcrest Drive, Varsity View, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics, Appeal & Target Buyer

This is a well-established, single-storey home on a large, approximately 9,700 sqft lot in the sought-after Varsity View neighbourhood. Built in 1974, the 1,362 sqft residence features a finished basement and an attached garage. Its standout characteristic is its exceptional lot size, which ranks in the top 7% of all properties in Winnipeg, offering rare potential for expansion, gardening, or outdoor living within the city.

The home’s primary appeal lies in its location and land value. Varsity View is a mature, central community known for its proximity to the University of Manitoba, offering a blend of quiet, tree-lined streets and convenience. While the house itself presents a solid foundation, its true value may be unlocked by a buyer who sees potential in the generous lot—whether for immediate enjoyment or future investment. The property’s rankings suggest it outperforms most area homes in lot size and overall living space, but may benefit from updates, making it particularly suited for a practical buyer, a small family seeking space to grow, or an investor looking for a property with strong underlying land value in a stable neighbourhood.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the ranking data actually tell me?
The rankings compare this property against others on its street, in Varsity View, and across all of Winnipeg for specific metrics. For example, being in the top 7% city-wide for lot size is a significant advantage, while the rankings for assessed value and building age suggest the home is a fairly typical offering for the area, indicating room for value growth through updates.

2. Is the basement included in the 1,362 sqft living area?
Typically, the listed "living area" (1,362 sqft) refers to above-grade, finished space. The presence of a finished basement adds additional usable square footage that is not reflected in that primary figure.

3. What are the implications of such a large lot?
Beyond ample yard space, a lot of this size (over 1/5 of an acre) in a central neighbourhood can provide long-term flexibility. It could accommodate additions like a large deck, workshop, or even a future secondary suite (subject to zoning and city approvals), which is a rare find.

4. How does the 1974 build year affect the home?
Homes from this era often have functional, straightforward layouts. Buyers should budget for potential updates to major systems like roofing, windows, or the furnace due to age, while also appreciating the character and established landscaping that comes with a mature property.

5. Who is the typical buyer in Varsity View?
The neighbourhood attracts a mix of university staff, students, families, and long-term residents drawn to its central location. This property, with its larger lot and single-storey layout, would likely appeal most to those seeking more outdoor space or a home with potential to customize over time.