255 Dorothy Street

West Alexander, Winnipeg

Property score

64.5

Fair

Overall 64.5 · Larger than most nearby homes

2,002 sqft (top 9%) · Built in 1907 (14 yrs older than avg)

Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~68.5k

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

Living Area

Above average

54% larger than neighborhood avg.

Taon ng Paggawa

Near average

14 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 61%Tagalog · 10%

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

Sold Count

251

Median price

218.9k

$/sqft

$153/sqft

Avg build year

1921

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Property score

64.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

65.1Good
Living Area2,002 sqft94Excellent
Taon ng Paggawa190710Low
Lupa2,271 sqft18Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity80Good

Community Score

63.6Fair
Household Income70Good
Education Level22Low
Housing Stress100Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health42Low

Istatistika ng benta ng komunidad

West Alexander

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “west alexander” (Detached na bahay (hindi 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: #46110174

Community deep dive

$69K

Median household income

$69K

Average household income

21%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.6

P90 / P10 ratio

18%

Single-person households

18%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)442
Labour force participation rate48%
Median age34.0
Avg household size3.2
Unemployment rate13%
Population density526 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)21%
Single-person households18%
Couple families with children18%
Median household income (2020)$69K

Housing

Renter households54%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$170K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)23%
Visible minority30%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)13%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 61%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 10%

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

Mga ranggo

Living Area

lampas sa average
2,002 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 40%Same areaTop 9%CitywideTop 11%
Same street · Dorothy Street
#2 / 5
Top 40% · Avg 1,578 sqft
Same area · West Alexander
#67 / 772
Top 9% · Avg 1,299 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#20,947 / 194,458
Top 11% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Assessed Value

karaniwan
167k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 20%Same areaBottom 42%CitywideBottom 5%
Same street · Dorothy Street
#4 / 5
Bottom 20% · Avg 201.8k
Same area · West Alexander
#448 / 772
Bottom 42% · Avg 187.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#185,684 / 194,458
Bottom 5% · Avg 390.1k

Taon ng Paggawa

karaniwan
1907
0255075100
Same streetTop 40%Same areaTop 43%CitywideBottom 4%

Lupa

mas mababa sa average
2,271 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 20%Same areaBottom 8%CitywideBottom 2%

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

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Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

255 Dorothy Street — 8 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 2 dining (nearest 129 m), 1 education (nearest 372 m), 1 shopping (nearest 397 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining2
🏫Education1
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks4

Crime & Safety

West Alexander · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

132

2026

vs. city avg

+347%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-93%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

64%

Kasaysayan ng Benta

Naibenta 10/2021CA$150k–200k
Presyo ng benta

Parehong kalye

Bottom 1%

Parehong lugar

Bottom 32%

Buong lungsod

Bottom 5%

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Mga tampok at karaniwang tanong: 255 Dorothy Street, Winnipeg

255 Dorothy Street – Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This 1907 home offers 2,002 square feet of living space on a 2,271-square-foot lot. The living area is well above average for both the West Alexander neighbourhood and the city of Winnipeg, ranking in the top 9% and 11% respectively. The assessed value sits at $167,000, which is below the neighbourhood average of $187,300 and well below the citywide average of $390,100. The lot itself is compact—smaller than most in the area, ranking in the bottom 8% locally and bottom 2% citywide.

The appeal here is straightforward: you get unusually generous indoor square footage for a comparatively low assessed value, but on a small lot in an older home. This property would suit a buyer who prioritizes interior space over yard size and doesn’t mind the maintenance realities of a pre-war house. It may also appeal to someone looking for value in a neighbourhood where larger lots and newer builds command significantly higher assessments. Because the assessed value lags behind the neighbourhood average, there may be room for equity growth if the property is updated—but buyers should also be aware that modest lots and older construction can limit resale appeal to a narrower pool.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the citywide average?
The citywide average ($390,100) is pulled up by newer, larger homes on bigger lots in higher-demand areas. This property’s age (1907), small lot, and older condition place it well below that benchmark. At $167,000, it’s also below the street average ($201,800), which suggests the home may need updates compared to its direct neighbours.

2. The living area is above average, but the land area is below average. Is that unusual?
Not in older urban neighbourhoods. Many early-1900s homes were built on narrower lots with deeper floor plans. This property has 2,002 sqft of living space on only 2,271 sqft of land—meaning the house covers most of the lot. There’s limited outdoor space and no room for expansion. Future buyers should be comfortable with a small yard or minimal landscaping.

3. What does “ranked #2 out of 5” on the street actually tell me?
It means there are only five comparable homes on Dorothy Street in the dataset, and this one ranks second by living area. With such a small sample, the street-level ranking isn’t very meaningful on its own—the neighbourhood and city rankings (based on hundreds or thousands of properties) are more reliable indicators.

4. Is a 1907 home likely to have outdated systems?
Almost certainly. Electrical, plumbing, insulation, and the foundation should be inspected thoroughly, especially for knob-and-tube wiring, lead pipes, or asbestos in older insulation and finishes. The year-built ranking (bottom 4% citywide) confirms this is one of the older homes in Winnipeg, so buyers should budget for potential upgrades beyond cosmetic renovations.

5. Could the assessed value be appealed or adjusted?
Assessed values are based on market conditions and property characteristics at a set valuation date. If you believe the assessment is too high relative to comparable sales, you can file an appeal—but in this case, the value is already below the neighbourhood and city averages. A buyer might use the low assessment as a negotiating point, but it’s unlikely to be reduced further unless the home is in poor condition.

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