289 Elmhurst Road

Varsity View, Winnipeg

Property score

57.8

Fair

Overall 57.8 · Smaller than most nearby homes

1,054 sqft (bottom 27%) · Built in 1969 (6 yrs older than avg)

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

Transit 70.0 · 6-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 healthcare facility, 1 shop, and 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Below average

24% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

6 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

57.8 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

53.7Fair
Living Area52
1,054 sqftFair
Year Built52
1969Fair
Lot Size67
5,380 sqftGood
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
1,054 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 35%Same areaBottom 27%CitywideBottom 34%
Same street · Elmhurst Road
#158 / 242
Bottom 35% · Avg 1,247 sqft
Same area · Varsity View
#622 / 848
Bottom 27% · Avg 1,387 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#128,529 / 194,458
Bottom 34% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
354k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 38%Same areaBottom 30%CitywideBottom 48%
Same street · Elmhurst Road
#151 / 242
Bottom 38% · Avg 393.7k
Same area · Varsity View
#596 / 848
Bottom 30% · Avg 444.7k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#101,844 / 194,458
Bottom 48% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1969
0255075100
Same streetBottom 45%Same areaBottom 35%CitywideTop 49%

Lot Size

around average
5,380 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 6%Same areaBottom 10%CitywideTop 46%

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

289 Elmhurst Road — 4 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 healthcare (nearest 482 m), 1 shopping (nearest 456 m), 2 parks (nearest 237 m).

Search radius
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks2

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 1/2017CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 17%

Same area

Bottom 20%

City-wide

Bottom 36%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 289 Elmhurst Road, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This 1969-built, one-storey home in Varsity View offers a practical and low-maintenance living option on a generous 5,380 sqft lot. Its key appeal lies in its established neighbourhood setting and functional layout, featuring 1,054 sqft of living space, a finished basement, and a detached garage. The home presents a grounded opportunity, ranking solidly in the middle of the pack for Winnipeg in terms of assessed value and lot size, suggesting it is a typical, no-frills property for the area rather than a standout premium listing. Its recent sale history indicates it has been a stable holding.

It would suit first-time buyers seeking an entry point into a mature community, or downsizers looking for a manageable single-level floor plan without a large yard to upkeep. The appeal is less about modern luxury and more about fundamental value, space, and location. A thoughtful perspective is that while its rankings aren't exceptional, its above-average lot size offers latent potential for future expansion or landscaping, which is a significant asset in an established neighbourhood where large lots are increasingly rare.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the neighbourhood like?
Varsity View is a mature, established community near the University of Manitoba, offering a mix of long-term residents and academic affiliates. It's known for its tree-lined streets and convenient access to amenities and transit.

2. Is the basement a legal suite?
The listing states the basement is finished but does not specify it as a legal secondary suite. Buyers should verify its compliance with local regulations if considering rental income.

3. How updated are the major systems?
The property details do not include the age of the roof, HVAC, or plumbing. Given the home's age, an inspection to assess the condition and remaining life of these major components would be highly advisable.

4. What does the ranking data actually mean?
The rankings compare this home to others on its street, in Varsity View, and across Winnipeg. For example, its lot size ranks better than 54% of all Winnipeg homes, meaning it's larger than average. Conversely, its living area is smaller than about 63% of Winnipeg homes, which is typical for a one-storey bungalow.

5. Why is the current assessed value higher than the 2017 sale price?
The 2024 assessment of $354,000 reflects the market value estimate for taxation purposes, which has risen since the 2017 sale of $290,000. This increase is consistent with broader market trends over that period, but the actual sale price will be determined by current market conditions.