285 Academy Road

Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg

Property score

82.5

Excellent

Overall 82.5 · Larger but older than most nearby homes

2,743 sqft (top 27%) · Built in 1922 (18 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~149k

Transit 86.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 schools, and 1 park nearby

Living Area

Above average

17% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

18 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 79%French · 2%

Past 10 years Wellington Crescent sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

208

Median price

707.5k

$/sqft

$349/sqft

Avg build year

1940

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Property score

82.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

80.0Excellent
Living Area98
2,743 sqftExcellent
Year Built20
1922Low
Lot Size97
11,850 sqftExcellent
Neighbourhood Sales Activity53
Fair

Community Score

86.3Excellent
Household Income93
Excellent
Education Level91
Excellent
Housing Stress74
Good
Core Housing Need100
Excellent
Employment Health42
Low

Neighbourhood Sales

Wellington Crescent

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “wellington crescent” (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: #46110662

Community deep dive

$149K

Median household income

$252K

Average household income

11%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.5

Income inequality (Gini)

8.4

P90 / P10 ratio

18%

Single-person households

35%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)478
Labour force participation rate54%
Median age48.0
Avg household size2.6
Unemployment rate17%
Population density1327 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)11%
Single-person households18%
Couple families with children35%
Median household income (2020)$149K

Housing

Renter households25%
Condominium dwellings8%
Median dwelling value (owners)$750K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)15%
Visible minority11%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)54%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 78%
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

Elite
2,743 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 11%Same areaTop 27%CitywideTop 2%
Same street · Academy Road
#7 / 62
Top 11% · Avg 1,864 sqft
Same area · Wellington Crescent
#146 / 548
Top 27% · Avg 2,343 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#3,246 / 194,458
Top 2% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

Elite
708k
0255075100
Same streetTop 5%Same areaTop 41%CitywideTop 4%
Same street · Academy Road
#3 / 62
Top 5% · Avg 440.4k
Same area · Wellington Crescent
#225 / 548
Top 41% · Avg 805.6k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#7,175 / 194,458
Top 4% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

below average
1922
0255075100
Same streetBottom 18%Same areaBottom 20%CitywideBottom 14%

Lot Size

Elite
11,850 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 8%Same areaTop 25%CitywideTop 4%

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

285 Academy Road — 3 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 2 education (nearest 330 m), 1 parks (nearest 433 m).

Search radius
🏫Education2
🌳Parks1

Crime & Safety

Wellington Crescent · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

13

2026

vs. city avg

-56%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-93%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

77%

Sales History

Sold 9/2019CA$550k–600k
Sold price

Same street

Top 9%

Same area

Bottom 49%

City-wide

Top 8%

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Highlights & common questions: 285 Academy Road, Winnipeg

285 Academy Road – Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This 1922 home on Academy Road stands out citywide for its size and assessed value, but sits in a different context within its own high-end neighbourhood. The living area is 2,743 square feet—ranking in the top 11% on its street and top 2% across Winnipeg. The land is generous too, at 11,850 square feet, putting it in the top 8% locally and top 4% citywide. The assessed value of $708,000 reflects elite positioning on the street (top 5%) and citywide (top 4%), yet sits near average within the broader Wellington Crescent area, where median values are higher. The home is older than most nearby—built in 1922, placing it in the bottom quintile for age on Academy Road itself.

The appeal lies in the combination of scale and lot size that is rare at the city level, without being the priciest property in the neighbourhood. This suggests a home with character and space, not necessarily the most recently renovated or most expensive on the block. It would suit a buyer who values square footage and land over a turnkey finish, and who is comfortable with the maintenance or updating that an older home may require. Someone looking for a large family home within a top-tier Winnipeg address—but without paying the absolute peak of the local market—would find this property compelling. It also works for buyers wanting a lot that could potentially be subdivided or developed, given the land size and street context.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the assessed value of $708k compare to the actual market price?
The assessed value is a benchmark used by the city for property tax calculation, not a direct market estimate. On Academy Road, this home ranks in the top 5% by assessed value, meaning it is among the higher-valued properties on the street. However, in the wider Wellington Crescent area, it sits near average, so the actual sale price could vary depending on condition, renovations, and market demand—especially given the home’s age.

2. Is the age of the home (1922) a negative factor?
That depends on the buyer’s priorities. The home is older than most comparable properties on Academy Road and citywide, which may mean original character, solid construction, and established landscaping. It also likely means older systems (plumbing, electrical, insulation) that may need updating. The ranking (bottom 20% on the street) simply reflects that most nearby homes were built later—not that this one is in poor condition.

3. What does “rank in top 2% citywide for living area” actually mean in practical terms?
It means this home is significantly larger than the vast majority of Winnipeg homes, which average around 1,342 square feet. At 2,743 square feet, it offers more space than 98% of properties citywide. That translates to spacious rooms, potential for multi-generational living, or room for home offices and hobby spaces—features that are genuinely uncommon in the broader market.

4. How does the land size (11,850 sqft) affect usability or future options?
The lot is well above average for the street (top 8%) and the neighbourhood (top 25%), and among the largest 4% citywide. This provides ample outdoor space for gardens, play areas, or expansion. In a desirable area like Academy Road, larger lots can also hold long-term potential for severance or redevelopment, though that depends on zoning and city regulations. For most buyers, it simply means more privacy and outdoor living space than typical.

5. Why is the home “average” in the neighbourhood assessed-value ranking but “elite” citywide?
The Wellington Crescent area includes some of Winnipeg’s most expensive homes, with an average assessed value around $805,600—higher than this property’s $708k. So within that elite pocket, the home is mid-range. But citywide, where the average assessed value is $390,100, this home is in the top 4%. In short: it’s a very high-value property by Winnipeg standards, but not an outlier on its own street.