179 Spence Street

West Broadway, Winnipeg

Property score

56.4

Fair

Overall 56.4 · Newer than most nearby homes

2,254 sqft (top 31%) · Built in 1907 (3 yrs older than avg)

Located in a below-average income area with median household income of ~41.2k

Transit 100.0 · 2-min walk to transit with 6 nearby routes · Within 500m: 20 dining spots, 2 schools, 13 healthcare facilitys, and 6 shops nearby

Living Area

Near average

12% larger than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

3 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 74%Chinese · 2%

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

Sold Count

141

Median price

275k

$/sqft

$142/sqft

Avg build year

1910

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Property score

56.4 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

67.5Good
Living Area2,254 sqft96Excellent
Year Built190710Low
Lot Size2,520 sqft28Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity74Good

Community Score

39.8Low
Household Income40Low
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress30Low
Core Housing Need38Low
Employment Health42Low

Neighbourhood Sales

West Broadway

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “west broadway” (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: #46110637

Community deep dive

$41K

Median household income

$49K

Average household income

36%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.7

P90 / P10 ratio

45%

Single-person households

6%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)527
Labour force participation rate66%
Median age31.0
Avg household size2.0
Unemployment rate27%
Population density8783 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)36%
Single-person households45%
Couple families with children6%
Median household income (2020)$41K

Housing

Renter households94%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)19%
Visible minority38%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)22%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 74%
Mother tongue (2nd)Chinese · 1%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
2,254 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 26%Same areaTop 31%CitywideTop 6%
Same street · Spence Street
#41 / 157
Top 26% · Avg 1,925 sqft
Same area · West Broadway
#109 / 348
Top 31% · Avg 2,017 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#10,997 / 194,458
Top 6% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
210k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 33%Same areaBottom 17%CitywideBottom 10%
Same street · Spence Street
#105 / 157
Bottom 33% · Avg 247.5k
Same area · West Broadway
#289 / 348
Bottom 17% · Avg 295.4k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#175,666 / 194,458
Bottom 10% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1907
0255075100
Same streetTop 19%Same areaTop 18%CitywideBottom 4%

Lot Size

below average
2,520 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 11%Same areaBottom 5%CitywideBottom 5%

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

179 Spence Street — 56 amenities found within 500 m, across 8 categories, including 20 dining (nearest 85 m), 2 education (nearest 462 m), 13 healthcare (nearest 42 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining20
🏫Education2
🏥Healthcare13
🛒Shopping6
🌳Parks7
🏦Finance1
Fuel Stations1
Worship6

Crime & Safety

West Broadway · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

67

2026

vs. city avg

+127%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-94%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

45%

Sales History

Sold 4/2019CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 32%

Same area

Bottom 17%

City-wide

Bottom 12%
Sold 1/2018CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 15%

Same area

Bottom 11%

City-wide

Bottom 7%

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Highlights & common questions: 179 Spence Street, Winnipeg

179 Spence Street – Property Summary

Key Characteristics

This is a 1907 home offering 2,254 square feet of living space on a 2,520-square-foot lot in Winnipeg’s West Broadway area. The property stands out most for its interior size. Citywide, it ranks in the top 6% for living area—well above the average of 1,342 square feet—and also sits above average compared to other homes on Spence Street and within the neighbourhood.

The assessed value is $210,000, which falls below both the street average ($247,500) and the neighbourhood average ($295,400). This combination of generous interior space and a relatively modest valuation is where the main appeal lies. Buyers looking for square footage without paying a premium for a large lot or a top-tier neighbourhood price tag may find this property worth a closer look. The land area is notably small by local standards—ranking in the bottom 10% on the street—so the trade-off is clear: more house, less yard.

The home is older than nearly everything else in the city (top 96% oldest citywide), but its age is typical for its street and area, where most homes were built around 1909–1910. This suggests a block of similar vintage properties, not an oddity.

Who it would suit: Buyers who prioritize interior living space over outdoor land, and who are comfortable with an older home in an established, centrally located neighbourhood. It may appeal to those looking for a renovation project or a larger starter home where the purchase price is kept down by a smaller lot and a less expensive area.


Five Possible FAQs

1. How does the living space compare to other homes nearby?
It’s above average for Spence Street (top 26%) and well above the citywide average. The interior is roughly 300 square feet larger than the typical home on the same street and about 900 square feet larger than the typical citywide comparable.

2. Is the assessed value a realistic reflection of the home’s condition?
Assessed value is not a direct measure of condition—it’s based on market data and property characteristics. In this case, the value is lower than the street and neighbourhood averages, which could reflect the smaller lot, the home’s age, or a more modest finish level. A home inspection and recent sale comparisons would give a truer picture.

3. Why is the lot considered small, and what does that mean practically?
At 2,520 square feet, the lot is roughly 1,400 square feet smaller than the Spence Street average and about 1,400 square feet smaller than the West Broadway average. This means less yard maintenance, but also limited space for additions, a garage, or large-scale outdoor use.

4. Is the age of the home a drawback or a positive?
It depends on expectations. Homes from 1907 often have solid construction, character details, and mature neighbourhoods. They can also come with older systems, wiring, or insulation. The home’s age is typical for this block, so you’re not taking on something unusual for the area—but you should budget for updates that any century-old home may need.

5. How does this property compare to others in West Broadway generally?
It has a larger-than-average interior (top 31% in the neighbourhood) and a smaller-than-average lot (bottom 5%). Its assessed value is below the neighbourhood average. So it offers more inside space for less money than many nearby homes, but with less outdoor room and a similar vintage.

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