242 Spence Street

West Broadway, Winnipeg

Property score

53.7

Fair

Overall 53.7 · Compared with neighbourhood average

1,858 sqft (bottom 39%) · Built in 1902 (8 yrs older than avg)

Located in a below-average income area with median household income of ~35.2k

Transit 92.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 7 nearby routes · Within 500m: 24 dining spots, 3 schools, 14 healthcare facilitys, and 7 shops nearby

Living Area

Below average

8% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

8 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 70%Arabic · 5%

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

53.7 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

67.0Good
Living Area1,858 sqft89Excellent
Year Built190210Low
Lot Size4,481 sqft53Fair
Neighbourhood Sales Activity74Good

Community Score

33.7Low
Household Income30Low
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress42Low
Core Housing Need15Low
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: #46110636

Community deep dive

$35K

Median household income

$43K

Average household income

46%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.9

P90 / P10 ratio

54%

Single-person households

7%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)748
Labour force participation rate63%
Median age32.8
Avg household size1.9
Unemployment rate18%
Population density10685 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)46%
Single-person households54%
Couple families with children7%
Median household income (2020)$35K

Housing

Renter households88%
Condominium dwellings7%
Median dwelling value (owners)$250K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)25%
Visible minority30%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)21%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 69%
Mother tongue (2nd)Arabic · 4%

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

Rankings

Living Area

above average
1,858 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 46%Same areaBottom 39%CitywideTop 15%
Same street · Spence Street
#85 / 157
Bottom 46% · Avg 1,925 sqft
Same area · West Broadway
#211 / 348
Bottom 39% · Avg 2,017 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#29,192 / 194,458
Top 15% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
257k
0255075100
Same streetTop 41%Same areaBottom 37%CitywideBottom 19%
Same street · Spence Street
#65 / 157
Top 41% · Avg 247.5k
Same area · West Broadway
#219 / 348
Bottom 37% · Avg 295.4k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#157,931 / 194,458
Bottom 19% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1902
0255075100
Same streetBottom 41%Same areaBottom 35%CitywideBottom 1%

Lot Size

around average
4,481 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 31%Same areaTop 31%CitywideBottom 34%

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

242 Spence Street — 70 amenities found within 500 m, across 10 categories, including 24 dining (nearest 164 m), 3 education (nearest 294 m), 14 healthcare (nearest 164 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining24
🏫Education3
🏥Healthcare14
🛒Shopping7
🌳Parks6
💪Sports2
🏦Finance3
Fuel Stations2
Worship8
🏛️Government1

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 9/2021CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Top 35%

Same area

Bottom 49%

City-wide

Bottom 30%
Sold 8/2017CA$200k–250k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 38%

Same area

Bottom 27%

City-wide

Bottom 17%

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Highlights & common questions: 242 Spence Street, Winnipeg

242 Spence Street – Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This is a 1902-built home with 1,858 sq ft of living space and a 4,481 sq ft lot, located on Spence Street in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood. The property sits close to street and community averages in most metrics, but stands out when compared citywide: its living area ranks in the top 15% across Winnipeg, while its assessed value (for tax purposes) is notably lower than the city average—landing in the bottom 20%. That gap between size and valuation is the central appeal. The lot is slightly larger than both the street and community medians, though smaller than the citywide average for single-family homes. Construction year is typical for the area (older stock) and in the bottom 1% citywide.

The property suits buyers who value interior space over a new build or a prime location premium. It would be a strong candidate for someone looking for a large floor plan in a central neighbourhood without paying the city’s median price. Investors or owner-occupants comfortable with an older home—and the maintenance that comes with it—will find the most value here. The combination of above-average living area and below-average assessed value suggests potential for long-term equity growth, especially if the neighbourhood sees upward pressure on valuations.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the property’s assessed value compare to similar homes in the area?
The assessed value ($257,000) is close to the street average ($247,000) and slightly below the community average ($295,000). Citywide, it’s well below the $390,000 median, which is unusual for a home of this size.

2. Is the lot size considered large for the neighbourhood?
Yes, but only modestly. The lot is 4,481 sq ft, ranking in the top third on the street and in the community. It is smaller than the typical Winnipeg single-family lot (6,570 sq ft), which reflects the older, more central location.

3. What should buyers expect from a home built in 1902?
Older construction often means solid materials, but systems (plumbing, electrical, insulation) may need updating. The home’s age is typical for Spence Street and West Broadway, so comparable properties in the area will have similar considerations.

4. How does this property rank against others in West Broadway?
It falls near the middle for most categories: living area (top 61%), assessed value (top 63%), lot size (top 31%), and build year (top 65%). It doesn’t lead the neighbourhood in any single metric, but offers a balanced profile.

5. Who would benefit most from buying this home?
Buyers who prioritize square footage and a central location over a low-maintenance or recently built home. The low assessed value relative to size makes it appealing for those seeking value in an older, established area.

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