245 Laxdal Road

Varsity View, Winnipeg

Property score

62.5

Fair

Overall 62.5 · Older than most nearby homes

1,150 sqft (bottom 38%) · Built in 1963 (12 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~77k

Transit 74.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 1 healthcare facility, 1 shop, and 1 park nearby

Living Area

Below average

17% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

12 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 78%Tagalog · 4%

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

62.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

61.5Fair
Living Area60
1,150 sqftFair
Year Built46
1963Low
Lot Size95
9,004 sqftExcellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42
Low

Community Score

63.9Fair
Household Income75
Good
Education Level34
Low
Housing Stress52
Fair
Core Housing Need76
Good
Employment Health68
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: #46110349

Community deep dive

$77K

Median household income

$79K

Average household income

6%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.4

P90 / P10 ratio

41%

Single-person households

19%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)426
Labour force participation rate69%
Median age38.8
Avg household size2.0
Unemployment rate9%
Population density2662 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)6%
Single-person households41%
Couple families with children19%
Median household income (2020)$77K

Housing

Renter households35%
Condominium dwellings17%
Median dwelling value (owners)$348K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)17%
Visible minority14%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)17%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 77%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 3%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,150 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 48%Same areaBottom 38%CitywideBottom 45%
Same street · Laxdal Road
#87 / 183
Top 48% · Avg 1,206 sqft
Same area · Varsity View
#529 / 848
Bottom 38% · Avg 1,387 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#107,374 / 194,458
Bottom 45% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
382k
0255075100
Same streetTop 46%Same areaBottom 40%CitywideTop 43%
Same street · Laxdal Road
#84 / 183
Top 46% · Avg 387.7k
Same area · Varsity View
#509 / 848
Bottom 40% · Avg 444.7k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#84,213 / 194,458
Top 43% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1963
0255075100
Same streetBottom 26%Same areaBottom 28%CitywideBottom 45%

Lot Size

above average
9,004 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 23%Same areaTop 22%CitywideTop 8%

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

245 Laxdal Road — 5 amenities found within 500 m, across 5 categories, including 1 education (nearest 338 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 248 m), 1 shopping (nearest 266 m).

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🏫Education1
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks1
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

Sold 11/2021CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 19%

Same area

Bottom 25%

City-wide

Bottom 40%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 245 Laxdal Road, Winnipeg

Property Overview & Key Characteristics

This is a well-situated, one-storey home in Varsity View, built in 1963 on a large, approximately 9,000 sqft lot. Its primary appeal lies in the combination of a generous, mature property and a functional, updated layout. The home features 1,150 sqft of living space, a finished basement, and a detached split garage. The data suggests a property that offers solid value: it ranks highly for lot size within Winnipeg (top 8%) and its current assessed value is above the majority of homes in the city. This isn't a brand-new build, but rather a home that has been maintained and improved over time, as evidenced by the finished basement and the increase in value since its 2021 sale.

Its appeal is grounded in space, location, and practicality. It would suit a buyer looking for a manageable single-level floorplan with ample outdoor space for gardening, play, or future expansion. It’s ideal for those who value a quiet, established neighbourhood close to the University of Manitoba, and who prefer a home with good bones and a large yard over a newer home on a smaller lot. A thoughtful perspective is that while the home itself is average in size for the area, the lot size is a significant and appreciating asset, offering privacy and potential that is increasingly rare.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the 2021 sale price compare to the current assessment?
The home sold for $305,000 in late 2021. The current assessed value is $382,000, which reflects market changes and any improvements made since that purchase.

2. What does the "finished basement" entail?
The listing confirms the basement is finished, meaning it has been developed into livable space (e.g., rec room, bedrooms, office). Specifics on layout, ceiling height, and permits should be verified during a viewing or with the seller.

3. Is the large lot a benefit for future expansion?
Potentially, yes. The nearly quarter-acre lot provides significant outdoor space and could allow for additions like a larger garage, a garden suite (subject to zoning and permits), or extensive landscaping. It's a key feature that adds long-term value.

4. How does this home rank for its age and size in the area?
The home is older (1963) and ranks in the middle-to-lower range for age and living area within its immediate neighbourhood. However, it ranks exceptionally high for lot size. This indicates you are purchasing more for the land and location than for a large or modern house.

5. What is a "split garage"?
A split garage, typically detached, is divided into two separate bays, often with two individual doors. This can be useful for separating a workshop from vehicle storage or for housing multiple vehicles/items with clear divisions.