970 Alexander Avenue

West Alexander, Winnipeg

Property score

39.5

Below average

Overall 39.5 · Smaller than most nearby homes

780 sqft (bottom 15%) · 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: 4 dining spots, and 1 shop nearby

Living Area

Below average

40% 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

39.5 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

23.4Low
Living Area780 sqft22Low
Year Built190710Low
Lot Size2,574 sqft28Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity80Good

Community Score

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

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

below average
780 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 24%Same areaBottom 15%CitywideBottom 8%
Same street · Alexander Avenue
#463 / 608
Bottom 24% · Avg 1,015 sqft
Same area · West Alexander
#657 / 772
Bottom 15% · Avg 1,299 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#179,126 / 194,458
Bottom 8% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
149k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 34%Same areaBottom 32%CitywideBottom 3%
Same street · Alexander Avenue
#402 / 608
Bottom 34% · Avg 184.3k
Same area · West Alexander
#527 / 772
Bottom 32% · Avg 187.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#188,641 / 194,458
Bottom 3% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

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

Lot Size

around average
2,574 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 46%Same areaBottom 18%CitywideBottom 6%

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

970 Alexander Avenue — 5 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 4 dining (nearest 361 m), 1 shopping (nearest 168 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining4
🛒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

Sold 8/2019CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 33%

Same area

Bottom 27%

City-wide

Bottom 4%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 970 Alexander Avenue, Winnipeg

970 Alexander Avenue — Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This is a 1907-built home with 780 sq ft of living space on a 2,574 sq ft lot. Its assessed value is $149,000. Across every metric, the property sits below citywide averages. The living area is smaller than 92% of homes in Winnipeg, and the lot is smaller than 94%. The tax assessment is notably low—$149,000 versus a city average of $390,000—which reflects both the modest size and the age of the home.

What stands out here is context. On Alexander Avenue, this property is relatively close to the median for both lot size and assessed value. The neighbourhood (West Alexander) has older housing stock overall, so the 1907 build year is more typical there than it would be elsewhere. In other words, this home is less of an outlier within its immediate street and community than the citywide numbers suggest.

The appeal is practical rather than flashy. A smaller footprint and low assessment mean lower property taxes and potentially a lower purchase price compared to newer or larger homes nearby. It suits buyers who value affordability, are comfortable with an older home, and don’t need a lot of square footage or land. First-time buyers, investors looking for a lower-cost entry point in an established neighbourhood, or anyone prioritizing tax efficiency over space would find this worth a look.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the property compare to other homes on Alexander Avenue?
It’s smaller than most in terms of living area (463rd out of 608) and older than about three-quarters of them. But the lot size is close to average, and the assessed value falls within a typical range for the street.

2. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city average?
The $149,000 assessment reflects the home’s modest living area, older construction, and smaller lot. The citywide average of $390,000 is pulled up by newer, larger homes in more expensive areas.

3. Is a 1907 build a concern for buyers?
It depends on maintenance history. Homes from this era can have solid construction but may need updates to electrical, plumbing, insulation, or foundations. A thorough inspection is worthwhile, but the age alone isn’t a red flag—especially in West Alexander, where older homes are common.

4. Could the property be a good investment?
Possibly, if the price is right. The low tax burden and below-average entry cost could appeal to renters or flippers. But the small size and older bones limit resale value growth compared to larger or more updated properties.

5. How does the lot size affect usability?
At 2,574 sq ft, the lot is compact. While it’s near the median for the street, it’s significantly smaller than typical Winnipeg lots. Private outdoor space will be limited, and any expansion or major landscaping would require careful planning.

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