544 Newman Street

Wolseley, Winnipeg

Property score

65.3

Good

Overall 65.3 · Older than most nearby homes

1,326 sqft (bottom 32%) · Built in 1905 (11 yrs older than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~100k

Transit 92.0 · 3-min walk to transit with 6 nearby routes · Within 500m: 7 dining spots, 4 schools, 2 healthcare facilitys, and 1 shop nearby

Living Area

Below average

18% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Below average

11 yrs older 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

65.3 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

51.5Fair
Living Area1,326 sqft71Good
Year Built190510Low
Lot Size2,952 sqft28Low
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
1,326 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 10%Same areaBottom 32%CitywideTop 40%
Same street · Newman Street
#16 / 168
Top 10% · Avg 1,079 sqft
Same area · Wolseley
#1,595 / 2,349
Bottom 32% · Avg 1,622 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#77,666 / 194,458
Top 40% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

below average
271k
0255075100
Same streetBottom 8%Same areaBottom 14%CitywideBottom 22%
Same street · Newman Street
#155 / 168
Bottom 8% · Avg 319.3k
Same area · Wolseley
#2,013 / 2,349
Bottom 14% · Avg 371.3k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#151,601 / 194,458
Bottom 22% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

below average
1905
0255075100
Same streetBottom 1%Same areaBottom 4%CitywideBottom 2%

Lot Size

around average
2,952 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 24%Same areaBottom 32%CitywideBottom 10%

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

544 Newman Street — 23 amenities found within 500 m, across 9 categories, including 7 dining (nearest 149 m), 4 education (nearest 182 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 469 m).

Search radius
🍽️Dining7
🏫Education4
🏥Healthcare2
🛒Shopping1
🌳Parks2
🏦Finance2
Fuel Stations1
Worship3
🏛️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 4/2022CA$250k–300k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 26%

Same area

Bottom 12%

City-wide

Bottom 24%

Related homes

Highlights & common questions: 544 Newman Street, Winnipeg

544 Newman Street – Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This is a 1,326-square-foot home in Wolseley, built in 1905, sitting on a 2,952-square-foot lot. Its assessed value is $271,000.

The living area is noticeably larger than most homes on Newman Street (top 10%), but the lot is smaller than the street average. The assessed value is below the street, neighbourhood, and city averages—meaning it’s priced lower than many comparable homes nearby, which could offer some room for a buyer looking to build equity or negotiate.

The house is old, even by Wolseley standards. That puts it in a category where maintenance history and updates matter a lot. A buyer here should be comfortable with an older home’s character (thick trim, solid bones, established street) but also realistic about potential upgrades to systems, insulation, or foundation work.

This property would suit:

  • A buyer who wants to be in Wolseley but is priced out of the more expensive, fully renovated homes on the block.
  • Someone who values interior space over yard size.
  • A person willing to invest sweat equity or a renovation budget into a home with good basic proportions.
  • Not ideal for someone wanting a move-in-ready, low-maintenance newer build or a large lot for gardening or expansion.

Five Possible FAQs

1. How does this house compare to others on Newman Street?
It has more living space than most (top 10%) but sits on a smaller lot (bottom 24%). The assessed value is lower than average for the street, which often reflects a less updated interior or older systems.

2. Is the assessed value a good indicator of the sale price?
Not directly. Assessed value is a market estimate used for property taxes. In a desirable neighbourhood like Wolseley, a home with below-average assessed value might still sell for more if the location and size attract multiple offers—or less if it needs significant work.

3. What should I look out for with a house built in 1905?
Older homes in this area often have original knob-and-tube wiring, lead or galvanized plumbing, and may need foundation or roof work. The year built ranking (bottom 1% on the street) suggests this is one of the older houses—renovation records and recent updates are worth verifying.

4. How does the lot size affect what I can do with the property?
At just under 3,000 square feet, the lot is typical for Wolseley overall but smaller than the Newman Street average. You likely have room for a small garden or patio, but little space for an addition or detached garage without rezoning or a variance.

5. Is this a good entry point into Wolseley?
Yes, if you’re comfortable with an older home and potentially doing work over time. The lower assessed value relative to neighbours means your property taxes may be lower, but the trade-off is that the house may not appreciate as quickly as fully updated homes unless you invest in improvements.

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