659 Burrows Avenue

William Whyte, Winnipeg

Property score

43.1

Below average

Overall 43.1 · Smaller than most nearby homes

872 sqft (bottom 25%) · Built in 1915 (12 yrs older than avg)

Located in a average-income area with median household income of ~59.2k

Transit 80.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes · Within 500m: 4 dining spots, 2 schools, 2 healthcare facilitys, and 3 shops nearby

Living Area

Below average

25% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

12 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 51%Tagalog · 24%

Past 10 years William Whyte sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

703

Median price

117k

$/sqft

$87/sqft

Avg build year

1927

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Property score

43.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

31.0Low
Living Area872 sqft32Low
Year Built191516Low
Lot Size3,004 sqft38Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity59Fair

Community Score

61.2Fair
Household Income62Fair
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need63Fair
Employment Health68Good

Neighbourhood Sales

William Whyte

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “william whyte” (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: #46110923

Community deep dive

$59K

Median household income

$75K

Average household income

20%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.3

Income inequality (Gini)

3.2

P90 / P10 ratio

29%

Single-person households

29%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)557
Labour force participation rate65%
Median age40.8
Avg household size2.7
Unemployment rate7%
Population density4641 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)20%
Single-person households29%
Couple families with children29%
Median household income (2020)$59K

Housing

Renter households34%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$150K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)50%
Visible minority51%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)22%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 50%
Mother tongue (2nd)Tagalog · 24%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
872 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 22%Same areaBottom 25%CitywideBottom 14%
Same street · Burrows Avenue
#531 / 682
Bottom 22% · Avg 1,116 sqft
Same area · William Whyte
#1,279 / 1,707
Bottom 25% · Avg 1,158 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#167,021 / 194,458
Bottom 14% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
126k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 15%Same areaBottom 43%CitywideBottom 1%
Same street · Burrows Avenue
#578 / 682
Bottom 15% · Avg 227.3k
Same area · William Whyte
#971 / 1,707
Bottom 43% · Avg 149.1k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#191,598 / 194,458
Bottom 1% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1915
0255075100
Same streetBottom 38%Same areaTop 32%CitywideBottom 11%

Lot Size

around average
3,004 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 45%Same areaBottom 41%CitywideBottom 12%

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

659 Burrows Avenue — 20 amenities found within 500 m, across 8 categories, including 4 dining (nearest 388 m), 2 education (nearest 128 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 377 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining4
🏫Education2
🏥Healthcare2
🛒Shopping3
🌳Parks3
🏦Finance1
Worship4
🏛️Government1

Crime & Safety

William Whyte · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

160

2026

vs. city avg

+442%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-92%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

50%

Sales History

Sold 3/2022CA$150k–200k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 30%

Same area

Top 43%

City-wide

Bottom 4%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 659 Burrows Avenue, Winnipeg

659 Burrows Avenue – Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This is a 1915-built home with 872 square feet of living space on a 3,004-square-foot lot, currently assessed at $126,000. The property sits in Winnipeg’s William Whyte neighbourhood.

What stands out: The living area is notably compact—well below street, neighbourhood, and city averages. This isn't a house for someone looking for generous interior space. What the property lacks in square footage, it partly makes up for in land area, which is close to the neighbourhood average (3,004 sqft vs. 3,277 sqft). The assessed value is significantly below the street average ($126k vs. $227k), but sits near the neighbourhood average—suggesting the street itself may have a wider range of property values, while the immediate area is more consistent.

The appeal is largely for:

  • Buyers who prioritize a smaller, manageable footprint and are less concerned with interior size. The home would suit someone looking for an entry-level property in a central Winnipeg neighbourhood, or an investor focused on a lower-cost acquisition where the land-to-building ratio is reasonable.
  • Those comfortable with an older home (built 1915) who understand the maintenance realities of a century property. The year built is actually better than the neighbourhood average (1927), meaning it's not unusually old for the area.
  • Buyers who value location over square footage—William Whyte offers proximity to downtown and the North End, and the lower assessed value relative to the city may mean lower property taxes.

It would not suit someone needing above-average interior space, a newer or move-in-ready home without renovation needs, or a buyer looking for quick resale potential based on size metrics alone.


Five Possible FAQs

1. How does the property's size compare to other homes nearby?

The living area (872 sqft) ranks in the bottom 22% on the street and bottom 25% in the neighbourhood. It's a compact home by any local standard. The lot size (3,004 sqft) is closer to typical for the area, ranking in the middle (55th percentile on the street, 59th in the neighbourhood).

2. Is the assessed value low because the home is in poor condition?

Not necessarily—assessed value reflects market conditions, size, age, and condition, but it doesn't directly indicate a fixer-upper. The $126k figure is far below the street average of $227k, but that may be due to the small living area and older construction rather than neglect. A home inspection would clarify condition.

3. What does "Top 78%" or "Top 75%" actually mean for ranking?

These rankings show how the property compares to similar homes in that area. "Top 78%" on the street means it ranks 531st out of 682 homes—so 78% of homes on Burrows Avenue have more living space. It's a way to see that this is a smaller home relative to its neighbours.

4. How old is this home compared to others in the neighbourhood?

Built in 1915, it's actually slightly newer than the neighbourhood average of 1927. While it's old by citywide standards (94% of Winnipeg homes are newer), it's not unusually old for William Whyte, where the majority of homes were built between 1910 and 1940.

5. Should I be concerned that the property ranks "Below Average" in most categories?

"Below average" doesn't mean bad—it means the home is smaller, older, or lower-valued than the typical comparable property. For a buyer who values affordability, lower taxes, or a smaller footprint, these rankings may actually be positives. The citywide rankings (Top 86–99% across categories) mostly reflect that Winnipeg has many newer, larger homes, not that this one is unusual in a negative way.

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