408-3941 Grant Avenue

Varsity View, Winnipeg

Property score

65.0

Good

Overall 65.0 · Larger and newer than most nearby homes

1,042 sqft (top 11%) · Built in 1978

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~92k

Transit 82.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 4 dining spots, 2 schools, 1 healthcare facility, and 1 shop nearby

Living Area

Above average

11% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

0 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 77%Tagalog · 3%

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

Sold Count

45

Median price

151.3k

$/sqft

$181/sqft

Avg build year

1978

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Property score

65.0 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

56.0Fair
Living Area52
1,042 sqftFair
Year Built67
1978Good
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42
Low

Community Score

78.4Good
Household Income81
Excellent
Education Level82
Excellent
Housing Stress63
Fair
Core Housing Need76
Good
Employment Health76
Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Varsity View

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “varsity view” (Condos, 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: #46111103

Community deep dive

$92K

Median household income

$131K

Average household income

6%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.8

P90 / P10 ratio

29%

Single-person households

30%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)659
Labour force participation rate62%
Median age44.4
Avg household size2.4
Unemployment rate0%
Population density2353 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)6%
Single-person households29%
Couple families with children30%
Median household income (2020)$92K

Housing

Renter households32%
Condominium dwellings16%
Median dwelling value (owners)$500K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)16%
Visible minority10%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)44%
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

above average
1,042 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 39%Same areaTop 11%CitywideTop 44%
Same street · Grant Avenue
#177 / 459
Top 39% · Avg 946 sqft
Same area · Varsity View
#8 / 76
Top 11% · Avg 936 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#11,872 / 26,841
Top 44% · Avg 1,042 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

Elite
217k
0255075100
Same streetTop 39%Same areaTop 3%CitywideBottom 45%
Same street · Grant Avenue
#180 / 459
Top 39% · Avg 201.7k
Same area · Varsity View
#2 / 76
Top 3% · Avg 174.9k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#14,765 / 26,841
Bottom 45% · Avg 256.1k

Year Built

Elite
1978
0255075100
Same streetTop 36%Same areaTop 1%CitywideBottom 34%

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

408-3941 Grant Avenue — 11 amenities found within 500 m, across 6 categories, including 4 dining (nearest 109 m), 2 education (nearest 222 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 273 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining4
🏫Education2
🏥Healthcare1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks2
🏦Finance1

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 5/2022CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Top 25%

Same area

Top 4%

City-wide

Top 50%

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Highlights & common questions: 408-3941 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview: 408-3941 Grant Avenue, Varsity View, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This is a well-maintained, 1,042 sqft condominium in the established Varsity View neighbourhood, built in 1978. Its primary appeal lies in a combination of location, value, and low-maintenance living. The property ranks exceptionally high for its area, placing in the top 2% of its street and the top 0% within both its community and all of Winnipeg for lot size, suggesting a desirable and potentially spacious condo layout within a sought-after building.

The unit suits first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking an affordable entry into a prime academic-area neighbourhood close to the University of Manitoba. Its 2022 sale price of $230,000, above the current assessed value, indicates a history of market competitiveness. The appeal is grounded in practicality: it offers a turn-key lifestyle without yard work or major exterior upkeep, in a mature area with strong relative rankings for its age and size. A thoughtful perspective is that while the unit itself is modest in size, its superior area rankings hint at a building or complex that offers more space or better amenities than most comparable options, providing outsized value for the square footage.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the "top 0%" ranking for area actually mean?
It means this specific condo unit sits on a land parcel (or within a building footprint) that is larger than 100% of comparable properties in both Varsity View and all of Winnipeg. In practical terms, this likely translates to a more generous lot for the building, potentially offering better green space, parking, or a less crowded feel than typical condos.

2. Is the 2022 sale price relevant today?
While market conditions change, that sale demonstrates the property's ability to attract competitive offers above its assessed value in the recent past. It's a useful data point showing buyer demand for well-positioned units in this complex.

3. Who is responsible for exterior maintenance and repairs?
As a condominium, the corporation is responsible for the building exterior, common areas, and major structural elements. Owners pay a monthly fee for this, which allows for a predictable, low-maintenance lifestyle.

4. The unit is older; should I be concerned about major repairs?
The building's age is typical for the area. A key step is reviewing the condominium corporation's reserve fund study and minutes to understand the long-term maintenance plan, any upcoming special assessments, and the overall financial health of the building.

5. What is the neighbourhood vibe like in Varsity View?
It's a quiet, established residential neighbourhood favoured by academics, students, and professionals due to its proximity to the University of Manitoba. It offers a suburban feel with mature trees while remaining close to urban amenities and transit routes.