34 Lake Island Crescent

Waverley Heights, Winnipeg

73.7

Good

Overall 73.7

Newer than most nearby homes

1,200 sqft (top 39%)

Built in 1978

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~104k

Transit 80.0

5-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes

Within 500m: 2 schools, and 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Near average

3% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

0 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 59%Chinese · 10%

Past 10 years Waverley Heights sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

627

Median price

415k

$/sqft

$333/sqft

Avg build year

1978

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Property score

73.7 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

66.0Good
Living Area1,200 sqft66Good
Year Built197867Good
Lot Size5,491 sqft67Good
Neighbourhood Sales Activity59Fair

Community Score

85.3Excellent
Household Income86Excellent
Education Level82Excellent
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health76Good

Neighbourhood Sales

Waverley Heights

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “waverley heights” (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: #46110976

Community deep dive

$104K

Median household income

$125K

Average household income

8%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.1

P90 / P10 ratio

13%

Single-person households

37%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)567
Labour force participation rate69%
Median age40.8
Avg household size3.0
Unemployment rate8%
Population density2362 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)8%
Single-person households13%
Couple families with children37%
Median household income (2020)$104K

Housing

Renter households0%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$400K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)23%
Visible minority31%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)49%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 59%
Mother tongue (2nd)Chinese · 9%

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,200 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 43%Same areaTop 39%CitywideTop 50%
Same street · Lake Island Crescent
#10 / 23
Top 43% · Avg 1,236 sqft
Same area · Waverley Heights
#634 / 1,633
Top 39% · Avg 1,239 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#97,378 / 194,458
Top 50% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
424k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 30%Same areaTop 33%CitywideTop 33%
Same street · Lake Island Crescent
#16 / 23
Bottom 30% · Avg 436k
Same area · Waverley Heights
#531 / 1,633
Top 33% · Avg 398.1k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#64,309 / 194,458
Top 33% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

Elite
1978
0255075100
Same streetTop 4%Same areaTop 18%CitywideTop 35%

Lot Size

around average
5,491 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 22%Same areaBottom 34%CitywideTop 44%

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

34 Lake Island Crescent — 4 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 2 education (nearest 240 m), 2 parks (nearest 227 m).

Search radius
🏫Education2
🌳Parks2

Crime & Safety

Waverley Heights · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

14

2026

vs. city avg

-53%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

50%

Sales History

Sold 11/2017CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 40%

Same area

Top 46%

City-wide

Top 46%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 34 Lake Island Crescent, Winnipeg

Property Summary: 34 Lake Island Crescent, Waverley Heights

Section 1: Overview & Appeal

This home presents a solid, balanced offering in the Waverley Heights neighborhood. Its key characteristic is consistency: at approximately 1,200 sqft, its living space is very close to the average for its street, neighborhood, and city, making it a typical and manageable size. The 1978 build year is a standout feature, ranking as the newest on its street, which suggests potentially fewer immediate concerns with aging components compared to neighbors.

The appeal lies in its stable, middle-ground positioning. With an assessed value slightly above city and neighborhood averages, it reflects a perceived stability in the area. The lot size, while smaller than others on Lake Island Crescent, is near the neighborhood average, offering a balance of yard space and low maintenance. This property would suit pragmatic buyers—perhaps first-time homeowners or downsizers—who value a move-in-ready footprint in an established area without extreme highs or lows in its metrics. It’s for someone seeking a home that is unassuming in scale but notable for its relative modernity on the block.

Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the living space smaller than average?
The living area is very close to the averages for the street (1,236 sqft) and neighborhood (1,239 sqft). It is efficiently sized, ranking in the middle of the pack, which typically indicates a practical, no-surprises layout.

2. Why is the assessed value higher than some averages?
The assessed value of $424k is above both the city and neighborhood averages. This is likely due to a combination of its newer build year (1978) and its location on a street where average values are strong ($436k average on Lake Island Crescent).

3. What does "newest on the street" for the 1978 build really mean?
While 1978 may not seem new, it ranks #1 out of 23 homes on this street. This means every comparable home on the block is the same age or older, which can be an advantage for systems, roof age, and overall wear-and-tear relative to immediate neighbors.

4. How does the lot size impact the property?
At 5,491 sqft, the lot is below the street average but aligns more closely with the neighborhood average. This may mean a more manageable yard for maintenance, but slightly less private space than some direct neighbors.

5. How does this home compare to the wider Winnipeg market?
City-wide, this home sits around the 50th percentile for size and the 33rd for value. This indicates you are getting a home of typical Winnipeg size, but in a neighborhood (Waverley Heights) where property values generally rank above the city median.

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