161 Harper Avenue

Windsor Park, Winnipeg

54.1

Fair

Overall 54.1

Smaller than most nearby homes

816 sqft (bottom 6%)

Built in 1959 (2 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~95k

Transit 80.0

3-min walk to transit with 3 nearby routes

Within 500m: 2 schools, 3 parks, 1 sports facility, and 1 place of worship nearby

Living Area

Below average

25% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Near average

2 yrs older than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 75%French · 6%

Past 10 years Windsor Park sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

1,217

Median price

395k

$/sqft

$375/sqft

Avg build year

1961

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Property score

54.1 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

39.9Low
Living Area816 sqft32Low
Year Built195943Low
Lot Size5,174 sqft67Good
Neighbourhood Sales Activity42Low

Community Score

75.5Good
Household Income83Excellent
Education Level44Low
Housing Stress100Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health52Fair

Neighbourhood Sales

Windsor Park

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “windsor park” (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: #46110532

Community deep dive

$95K

Median household income

$96K

Average household income

6%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.3

P90 / P10 ratio

19%

Single-person households

32%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)400
Labour force participation rate58%
Median age40.8
Avg household size2.6
Unemployment rate9%
Population density3333 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)6%
Single-person households19%
Couple families with children32%
Median household income (2020)$95K

Housing

Renter households0%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$300K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)23%
Visible minority21%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)21%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 75%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 6%

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

Rankings

Living Area

below average
816 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 15%Same areaBottom 6%CitywideBottom 10%
Same street · Harper Avenue
#75 / 88
Bottom 15% · Avg 1,069 sqft
Same area · Windsor Park
#3,114 / 3,307
Bottom 6% · Avg 1,091 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#174,618 / 194,458
Bottom 10% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

around average
359k
0255075100
Same streetTop 39%Same areaTop 45%CitywideBottom 49%
Same street · Harper Avenue
#34 / 88
Top 39% · Avg 342.9k
Same area · Windsor Park
#1,482 / 3,307
Top 45% · Avg 354.2k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#98,457 / 194,458
Bottom 49% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

around average
1959
0255075100
Same streetTop 44%Same areaBottom 45%CitywideBottom 40%

Lot Size

around average
5,174 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 31%Same areaBottom 13%CitywideBottom 49%

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

161 Harper Avenue — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 2 education (nearest 286 m), 3 parks (nearest 334 m).

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🏫Education2
🌳Parks3
💪Sports1
Worship1

Crime & Safety

Windsor Park · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

17

2026

vs. city avg

-42%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-94%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

47%

Sales History

Sold 3/2016CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 26%

Same area

Bottom 25%

City-wide

Bottom 32%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 161 Harper Avenue, Winnipeg

Here is a clean, standalone summary of the property at 161 Harper Avenue, presented in two sections.


Property Overview & Buyer Profile

Key Characteristics & Appeal
This is a 1959-built home with 816 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,174 sq. ft. lot. The assessed value sits at $359,000. What stands out here is the interplay of its metrics: the living area is notably smaller than average—ranking in the bottom 15% on its street and bottom 10% in the neighbourhood. The lot, while slightly below the neighbourhood average, ranks closer to the citywide median. The assessed value, however, tracks very close to the street and neighbourhood averages, suggesting the market is pricing the land and location more heavily than the modest square footage.

The appeal lies in its potential for a buyer who values a manageable footprint and a mid-century build over sheer space. It sits in a typical post-war Winnipeg neighbourhood where the average home was built in 1961, meaning it fits the local character. The value proposition is less about getting the biggest house and more about getting into a solid, average-priced property on a street where the numbers are stable.

Ideal Buyer
This property would suit a first-time buyer, a downsizer, or an investor looking for a lower-maintenance entry point in an established neighbourhood. It’s not for someone hunting for a large family home or a premium lot. Instead, it’s for a buyer who prioritizes location and realistic value over raw size—someone comfortable with a home that ranks near the median in cost and age, even if it’s on the smaller side for the area.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does the living space compare to other homes in Windsor Park?
The 816 sq. ft. living area is below the neighbourhood average of 1,091 sq. ft. It ranks in the 6th percentile locally, meaning roughly 94% of comparable homes in the area are larger. This is the property’s most significant trade-off.

2. Is the assessed value of $359,000 in line with the market?
Yes. The assessment is almost exactly at the street average ($342.9k) and very close to the neighbourhood average ($354.2k). It sits slightly below the citywide average for comparable homes ($390.1k), reinforcing that it’s priced realistically for its size and location.

3. What does the lot size of 5,174 sq. ft. mean practically?
It’s a typical city lot, but it’s smaller than the Windsor Park average (6,030 sq. ft.). On its own street, it’s on the smaller side as well. It offers standard yard space for a home of this era but won’t provide oversized gardens or extensive room for additions.

4. Why is the value considered average when the house is smaller than most?
The value reflects the land and the neighbourhood’s baseline pricing more than the interior square footage. The home is older and smaller, but it sits in a stable, mid-range area where the land itself holds value. Buyers are paying for the address and the lot, not a premium for extra space.

5. What should I be aware of regarding the home’s age (built 1959)?
It’s on par with the street and neighbourhood, where the average build year is 1961. Citywide, the average comparable home is slightly newer (1966). This means the property is representative of mid-century construction. A buyer should expect systems and finishes typical of that era and budget for updates accordingly, but it won’t stand out as either unusually old or new for its immediate area.

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