244 Alcrest Drive

Varsity View, Winnipeg

Property score

79.4

Good

Overall 79.4 · Larger than most nearby homes

1,882 sqft (top 17%) · Built in 1983 (8 yrs newer than avg)

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

Transit 80.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 1 healthcare facility, 1 shop, and 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Above average

36% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

8 yrs newer 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

79.4 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

82.2Excellent
Living Area89
1,882 sqftExcellent
Year Built73
1983Good
Lot Size81
6,194 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

above average
1,882 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 6%Same areaTop 17%CitywideTop 14%
Same street · Alcrest Drive
#2 / 32
Top 6% · Avg 1,354 sqft
Same area · Varsity View
#140 / 848
Top 17% · Avg 1,387 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#27,390 / 194,458
Top 14% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
494k
0255075100
Same streetTop 34%Same areaTop 32%CitywideTop 21%
Same street · Alcrest Drive
#11 / 32
Top 34% · Avg 449.9k
Same area · Varsity View
#271 / 848
Top 32% · Avg 444.7k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#40,347 / 194,458
Top 21% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1983
0255075100
Same streetTop 31%Same areaTop 36%CitywideTop 31%

Lot Size

above average
6,194 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 3%Same areaBottom 34%CitywideTop 27%

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

244 Alcrest Drive — 6 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 1 education (nearest 303 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 406 m), 1 shopping (nearest 466 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

244 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: 244 Alcrest Drive, Winnipeg

Property Summary: 244 Alcrest Drive

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This 1983-built, four-level split home in Varsity View offers a well-proportioned 1,882 sqft of living space on a generous 6,194 sqft lot. Its key feature is space: it ranks in the top 15% of the community and top 13% city-wide for living area, providing ample room for a growing household or those who value separate living zones. The home includes a finished basement and an attached garage. Its appeal lies in a balanced offering of established neighbourhood character, above-average interior space, and a lot size that provides room for outdoor enjoyment or future projects. The property’s overall assessed value ranks higher than most homes in Winnipeg, suggesting a solid, mid-range market position.

It would suit practical buyers looking for a move-in ready family home in a mature area, who prioritize interior square footage over a brand-new build. It’s also a fit for those who appreciate the potential of a larger lot in a central neighbourhood. A less obvious perspective is its potential appeal to buyers wary of bidding wars in "hotter" segments; this home presents as a competent, established option that may fly slightly under the radar compared to fully renovated or newer properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the pros and cons of a four-level split layout?
Pros include defined separation between living, sleeping, and recreational areas, which can enhance privacy and reduce noise. The cons often involve navigating multiple short flights of stairs, which may not suit those with mobility concerns.

2. How does the 43-year age of the home factor in?
While the home is well-established, its age means crucial systems (like roof, windows, furnace) may be at or beyond their typical lifespan. A thorough inspection is essential, but the mature age also often correlates with larger lot sizes and established landscaping not found in newer subdivisions.

3. The home ranks highly for space but mid-range for value in the community. What does this indicate?
This suggests you are paying primarily for the substantial interior and land square footage. It may indicate the home is functionally sound but not extensively updated, presenting a value proposition based on space rather than high-end finishes.

4. What is the significance of the large lot size?
Beyond simple outdoor space, a lot of nearly 6,200 sqft in an established neighbourhood like Varsity View offers rare potential for additions, a sizable garden, or future outdoor living structures, which can be a long-term asset.

5. Is the finished basement included in the 1,882 sqft living area?
Typically, municipal living area (sqft) calculations in homes of this style and era do not include below-grade basement space, even if finished. The 1,882 sqft likely refers to above-grade levels. The finished basement provides additional, flexible space not reflected in that primary figure.