958 Alexander Avenue

West Alexander, Winnipeg

Property score

41.5

Below average

Overall 41.5 · Smaller than most nearby homes

878 sqft (bottom 22%) · Built in 1907 (14 yrs older than avg)

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

Transit 80.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 dining spots, and 1 shop nearby

Living Area

Below average

32% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

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

41.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

26.7Low
Living Area32
878 sqftLow
Year Built10
1907Low
Lot Size10
1,699 sqftLow
Neighbourhood Sales Activity80
Good

Community Score

63.6Fair
Household Income70
Good
Education Level22
Low
Housing Stress100
Excellent
Core Housing Need100
Excellent
Employment Health42
Low

Neighbourhood Sales

West Alexander

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

Rankings

Living Area

around average
878 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 33%Same areaBottom 22%CitywideBottom 14%
Same street · Alexander Avenue
#406 / 608
Bottom 33% · Avg 1,015 sqft
Same area · West Alexander
#604 / 772
Bottom 22% · Avg 1,299 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#166,496 / 194,458
Bottom 14% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
99k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 5%Same areaBottom 7%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Alexander Avenue
#579 / 608
Bottom 5% · Avg 184.3k
Same area · West Alexander
#718 / 772
Bottom 7% · Avg 187.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#193,493 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1907
0255075100
Same streetBottom 25%Same areaTop 43%CitywideBottom 4%

Lot Size

below average
1,699 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 1%Same areaBottom 1%CitywideBottom 1%

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

958 Alexander Avenue — 3 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 2 dining (nearest 348 m), 1 shopping (nearest 190 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining2
🛒Shopping1

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%

Sales History

958 Alexander Avenue: We are not showing a transaction history based solely on public data; that does not mean no sale ever occurred. You can still request details by email in the “Data notes” section below—we will look it up manually and reply with the most accurate information available.

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 958 Alexander Avenue, Winnipeg

Property Overview

This one-storey home on Alexander Avenue is a classic Winnipeg character property, built in 1907. Its primary appeal lies in its land value and location within the established West Alexander neighbourhood. With a living area of 878 sq. ft. and a notably large lot of 1,699 sq. ft., the value is heavily weighted toward the property itself rather than the current structure. The home presents as a blank canvas, featuring an unrenovated basement and no garage. It suits a specific buyer: an investor, a builder, or a hands-on individual looking for a central location with the potential for a significant renovation, addition, or future redevelopment. The very low assessed value suggests the city’s valuation is based on the land, making it a potential entry point into the market for those with a vision and the means to execute it, rather than those seeking a move-in-ready home.

Key Questions for Consideration

  1. What does the very low assessed value indicate?
    It primarily reflects the city's valuation of the land in its current state, not the potential value of a renovated home or new build. This can mean lower property taxes initially but is a clear signal that major investment is needed.

  2. Is this a tear-down property?
    Not necessarily. While the data suggests the land is the key asset, the decision to renovate or rebuild depends on a professional inspection of the existing structure's foundation, framing, and heritage character (if any).

  3. What are the less obvious costs to budget for?
    Beyond renovation or construction costs, buyers should carefully budget for potential updates to essential services (plumbing, electrical, heating) to meet modern code, which can be significant in a home of this age.

  4. How does the lot size compare to nearby properties?
    The lot is in the top 1% for size on its street, which is a major advantage. It offers more outdoor space and potential footprint for an addition than many neighbouring properties.

  5. What is the neighbourhood context?
    West Alexander is a mature, central neighbourhood. Buyers should explore the immediate blocks to understand the mix of property conditions and the pace of renewal or investment in the area, as this impacts both livability and future value.