492 Sprague Street

Wolseley, Winnipeg

69.6

Good

Overall 69.6

Newer than most nearby homes

1,480 sqft (bottom 43%)

Built in 1921 (5 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a high-income area

with median household income of ~100k

Transit 92.0

2-min walk to transit with 5 nearby routes

Within 500m: 8 dining spots, 3 schools, 2 healthcare facilitys, and 1 shop nearby

Living Area

Near average

9% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

5 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 88%French · 4%

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

Sold Count

820

Median price

382.5k

$/sqft

$285/sqft

Avg build year

1916

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Property score

69.6 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

58.6Fair
Living Area1,480 sqft75Good
Year Built192120Low
Lot Size3,937 sqft46Low
Neighbourhood Sales Activity53Fair

Community Score

86.1Excellent
Household Income85Excellent
Education Level91Excellent
Housing Stress83Excellent
Core Housing Need88Excellent
Employment Health83Excellent

Neighbourhood Sales

Wolseley

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “wolseley” (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: #46110109

Community deep dive

$100K

Median household income

$122K

Average household income

8%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

3.2

P90 / P10 ratio

18%

Single-person households

35%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)603
Labour force participation rate75%
Median age40.0
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate6%
Population density4638 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)8%
Single-person households18%
Couple families with children35%
Median household income (2020)$100K

Housing

Renter households14%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$324K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)11%
Visible minority11%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)55%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 88%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 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
1,480 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 28%Same areaBottom 43%CitywideTop 32%
Same street · Sprague Street
#14 / 50
Top 28% · Avg 1,267 sqft
Same area · Wolseley
#1,332 / 2,349
Bottom 43% · Avg 1,622 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#61,752 / 194,458
Top 32% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

Elite
603k
0255075100
Same streetTop 2%Same areaTop 5%CitywideTop 8%
Same street · Sprague Street
#1 / 50
Top 2% · Avg 367.2k
Same area · Wolseley
#106 / 2,349
Top 5% · Avg 371.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#14,999 / 194,458
Top 8% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1921
0255075100
Same streetBottom 16%Same areaTop 24%CitywideBottom 13%

Lot Size

above average
3,937 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 42%Same areaTop 17%CitywideBottom 24%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

492 Sprague Street — 21 amenities found within 500 m, across 9 categories, including 8 dining (nearest 173 m), 3 education (nearest 275 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 393 m).

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🍽️Dining8
🏫Education3
🏥Healthcare2
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks2
🏦Finance2
Fuel Stations1
Worship1
🏛️Government1

Crime & Safety

Wolseley · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

34

2026

vs. city avg

+15%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-95%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

68%

Sales History

Sold 8/2021CA$700k–750k
Sold price

Same street

Top 5%

Same area

Top 1%

City-wide

Top 3%
Sold 5/2016CA$300k–350k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 45%

Same area

Top 50%

City-wide

Top 50%

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Highlights & common questions: 492 Sprague Street, Winnipeg

492 Sprague Street – Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Suitability

This is a 1,480-square-foot home built in 1921, sitting on a 3,937-square-foot lot in the Wolseley neighbourhood of Winnipeg. What stands out most here is the assessed value: $603,000. That ranks #1 on Sprague Street and in the top 2% of homes on the street—far above the street average of $367,200. It also sits in the top 5% of the neighbourhood and top 8% citywide for assessed value, despite the home itself being older (1921) and the lot being moderately sized relative to the city average.

The living area is slightly above the street average but right around the neighbourhood average—so space isn’t the selling point. The lot, at just under 4,000 square feet, is larger than typical for Wolseley (which averages 3,434 sqft), but smaller than the citywide average. This suggests the home’s value is driven by quality, condition, location, or recent renovations, not square footage or land size alone.

Where the appeal lies: The main draw is likely the combination of a high-value home in a well-regarded, older Winnipeg neighbourhood (Wolseley is known for its character homes, mature trees, and walkable streets). Buyers will probably be paying for a property that has been well-maintained or improved, in a location where demand and prices are elevated relative to the rest of the city. The lot size (above neighbourhood average) offers decent outdoor space without the maintenance of a larger city lot.

Who it would suit: Buyers who prioritize neighbourhood character and a home with strong value retention, rather than maximum square footage or a brand-new build. Likely professionals, couples, or small families who want to be in a central, established area with good walkability—and who are willing to pay a premium for that. Not ideal for someone looking for a large yard or a modern open floor plan built after 2000.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the assessed value compare to other homes on the street?
It’s the highest on Sprague Street by a significant margin. The street average is $367,200, so this home is assessed at roughly $236,000 above that. It also ranks in the top 5% of the entire Wolseley neighbourhood.

2. Is the house considered old or new compared to others in Winnipeg?
Built in 1921, it’s older than the citywide average (1966) and older than the average home on its own street (1923). However, within Wolseley, that’s actually above average—the neighbourhood average build year is 1916, so this home is newer than many of its immediate neighbours.

3. How big is the lot, and is that typical for the area?
The lot is 3,937 square feet. That’s larger than the Wolseley average (3,434 sqft) and ranks in the top 17% of the neighbourhood. But compared to Winnipeg as a whole, it’s smaller than average (city average is 6,570 sqft). So you get a decent-sized lot for Wolseley, but not a sprawling yard by city standards.

4. Why is the assessed value so high if the house is older and not especially large?
Assessed value in older neighbourhoods like Wolseley often reflects renovations, overall condition, location (proximity to amenities, schools, transit), and land value. A 1,480 sqft home built in 1921 can carry a high assessment if it’s been updated, has desirable features, or sits in a sought-after pocket. The data suggests this property outperforms its peers in one or more of those areas, driving the value up well beyond what size or age alone would predict.

5. Is this property a good fit for a first-time buyer?
Generally, no. The assessed value is well above the city median, and the combination of age (potential for maintenance) and high price point makes it more suited to buyers with some equity or higher budget flexibility. First-time buyers on a tighter budget might find better value in other parts of the city where they can get more space or a newer home for less money. This is more of a “buy for quality and location” property, not a budget starter.

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