431 Harvard Avenue W

Victoria West, Winnipeg

Property score

50.4

Fair

Overall 50.4 · Smaller than most nearby homes

804 sqft (bottom 25%) · Built in 1946 (1 yr newer than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~83k

Transit 80.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 2 parks, and 2 place of worships nearby

Living Area

Below average

18% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

1 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 84%French · 2%

Past 10 years Victoria West sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

447

Median price

236.5k

$/sqft

$311/sqft

Avg build year

1945

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Property score

50.4 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

36.5Low
Living Area32
804 sqftLow
Year Built30
1946Low
Lot Size53
4,124 sqftFair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity67
Good

Community Score

71.3Good
Household Income78
Good
Education Level44
Low
Housing Stress83
Excellent
Core Housing Need76
Good
Employment Health76
Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Victoria West

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “victoria west” (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: #46110827

Community deep dive

$83K

Median household income

$105K

Average household income

6%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.6

P90 / P10 ratio

27%

Single-person households

22%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)401
Labour force participation rate67%
Median age42.4
Avg household size2.2
Unemployment rate3%
Population density3084 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)6%
Single-person households27%
Couple families with children22%
Median household income (2020)$83K

Housing

Renter households7%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$270K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)10%
Visible minority9%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)22%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 83%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 2%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
804 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 17%Same areaBottom 25%CitywideBottom 9%
Same street · Harvard Avenue W
#195 / 234
Bottom 17% · Avg 1,631 sqft
Same area · Victoria West
#764 / 1,021
Bottom 25% · Avg 976 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#176,265 / 194,458
Bottom 9% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
217k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 4%Same areaBottom 9%CitywideBottom 11%
Same street · Harvard Avenue W
#225 / 234
Bottom 4% · Avg 443.9k
Same area · Victoria West
#933 / 1,021
Bottom 9% · Avg 281.8k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#173,536 / 194,458
Bottom 11% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1946
0255075100
Same streetTop 42%Same areaBottom 40%CitywideBottom 23%

Lot Size

around average
4,124 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 33%Same areaTop 49%CitywideBottom 28%

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

431 Harvard Avenue W — 5 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 education (nearest 381 m), 2 parks (nearest 336 m).

Search radius
🏫Education1
🌳Parks2
Worship2

Crime & Safety

Victoria West · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

9

2026

vs. city avg

-69%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-90%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

56%

Sales History

Sold 6/2019CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 10%

Same area

Bottom 16%

City-wide

Bottom 10%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 431 Harvard Avenue W, Winnipeg

Property Summary: 431 Harvard Avenue W, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Appeal

This 804 sqft home, built in 1946 on a 4,124 sqft lot in Victoria West, presents a clear value-oriented opportunity. Its most defining characteristic is its assessed value of $217k, which is significantly below averages for the street, neighborhood, and city. This positions the property as an accessible entry point into a well-established area.

The appeal lies in its potential and location rather than in size or modern finishes. The living area is compact, notably smaller than typical homes on Harvard Avenue W, suggesting a cozy, manageable footprint ideal for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor. The lot size is fairly typical for the Victoria West neighborhood, offering balanced outdoor space without excessive maintenance.

This home would best suit a practical buyer who prioritizes location and value over square footage. It’s a candidate for those comfortable with a home that may require updates, or for an investor looking for a rental property in a central neighborhood. A thoughtful perspective is that its below-average metrics across the board are precisely what create its affordability in an area where many properties are out of reach, offering a chance to build equity in a desirable community.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the low assessed value a red flag?
Not necessarily. It primarily reflects the home’s smaller size and older age compared to local averages. It’s a key indicator of the property's value positioning, but a professional inspection is always recommended to understand its physical condition.

2. Who is the typical buyer for a home of this size?
It attracts first-time homeowners seeking affordability in a central neighborhood, downsizers looking to reduce living space and property taxes, and investors considering a long-term rental property.

3. How does the lot size compare?
At just over 4,000 sqft, the lot is very close to the Victoria West neighborhood average. It provides a decent yard space but is smaller than the typical city-wide lot, aligning with the more compact, community-focused feel of the area.

4. What does the "Below Average" ranking for living area mean practically?
It confirms the home has a cozy, efficient layout. Buyers should expect fewer or smaller rooms than in a typical bungalow or two-story home on the same street. This can mean lower utility costs and less upkeep.

5. Is this a good opportunity for adding an addition or renovating?
The lot has standard dimensions for the area, so expansion may be possible subject to zoning bylaws. The value gap between this home and area averages could provide some "room" to invest in renovations while potentially remaining under the neighborhood's typical price point.