Property score
43.4
Below average
Overall 43.4 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes
672 sqft (bottom 2%) · Built in 1956 (19 yrs older than avg)
Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~77k
Transit 74.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 healthcare facility, 1 shop, and 2 parks nearby
Living Area
Below average
52% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Below average
19 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 78%Tagalog · 4%
Past 10 years Varsity View sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
281
492k
$398/sqft
1975
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43.4 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
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.
Sales-to-New-Listings
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
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.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110349
$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
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
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.
Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
278 Elmhurst Road — 4 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 healthcare (nearest 415 m), 1 shopping (nearest 393 m), 2 parks (nearest 197 m).
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%
278 Elmhurst Road: 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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Address · Year Built · Living Area
Address · Distance
Address · Tax-Assessed Value
Property Overview & Appeal
This 1956-built, single-story home in Varsity View offers a compact and efficient 672 sqft of living space on a generous 5,382 sqft lot. Its key characteristic is its location within a well-established, mature neighbourhood near the University of Manitoba. The appeal lies in its relative affordability and the potential of its large lot, which is significantly bigger than many in the area. The home has a finished basement, adding functional space.
It would best suit a first-time buyer, an investor, or a downsizer looking for a lower-maintenance property with land to garden or potentially expand. Its below-average rankings for size, age, and value within its immediate area suggest it is a more modest, entry-level property in a desirable location, appealing to those prioritizing lot size and neighbourhood over a modern or spacious interior.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the "ranking" data actually mean?
The rankings compare this home against others on its street, in Varsity View, and across all of Winnipeg. For example, ranking in the "top 97%" for size means only 3% of Winnipeg homes are smaller, highlighting its compact nature, while its lot size ranks more competitively.
2. Is the large lot a major advantage?
Yes. The lot is over 5,300 sqft, which is a standout feature. It offers ample outdoor space for gardening, recreation, or future landscaping projects that the smaller home itself does not provide.
3. What are the implications of the home's age (70 years)?
While the home has character, a 1956 build means prospective buyers should budget for potential updates to major aging systems like plumbing, electrical, or the roof, and anticipate a style of layout that may feel compartmentalized compared to modern open-concept designs.
4. There's no garage. How is parking?
The property has no garage, so parking is limited to the driveway and street. This is common for homes of this era in the area and is an important logistical consideration for vehicle owners.
5. The finished basement adds value, but are there any concerns?
A finished basement in a 70-year-old home increases usable space, but it's wise to investigate the quality of the finish, ceiling height, moisture control, and whether any necessary updates to the foundation or insulation were addressed during the renovation.
