628 montrose street
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
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628 montrose street
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Bus & Public Transit
628 Montrose Street is well-served by transit, with five stops within 400 meters. Route 680 runs along Cambridge Street, just a 4-minute walk away, and the FX3 route is accessible via Grant Avenue stops within a 5-minute walk.
Key destinations reachable via these routes include Brock-Corydon School and La Grotta supermarket on Route 680, as well as Fort Rouge School and Real Canadian Superstore on Route FX3. This makes the location convenient for families and daily errands.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
Within a very short walk, residents enjoy Montrose Park (76 m) and Montrose School (218 m). A variety of amenities are clustered nearby, including Access Credit Union (289 m), the Bill and Helen Norrie Library (460 m), and multiple parks such as PanAm Forest and Warsaw Crescent Park (both about 560 m away).
Dining and services are also close: La Pampa Empanadas Gourmet is an 8-minute walk, and McDonald's is 10 minutes away. The Pan Am Pool (582 m) and Pan Am Clinic (777 m) provide recreation and healthcare within a comfortable walking distance.
Neighbourhood Safety
Property crime in Central River Heights peaked in 2018 at 236 incidents but has generally trended downward since, reaching 92 in 2024 and 150 in 2025 (still below 2022 levels). Violent crime has fluctuated, with 16 incidents in 2024 and 13 in 2025, while drug-related incidents remain rare.
Overall, the neighbourhood shows a mixed but cautiously improving safety picture, with property crime declining significantly from its high and violent crime staying relatively low in absolute numbers.
Who Is This Home For
628 Montrose Street is an excellent choice for families, given the proximity to Montrose School, Grant Park School, Brock-Corydon School, and multiple parks like Montrose Park and PanAm Forest. The area is also very walkable and well-connected by transit, making it suitable for commuters who work downtown or along the Grant/FX3 corridors.
First-time buyers will appreciate the quiet residential setting combined with easy access to amenities and transit. While crime has been a concern historically, the improving trend and the neighbourhood's strong community feel add to its appeal.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 628 montrose street, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Central River Heights · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
1
2026
vs. city avg
-97%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -99%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Other
100%
Transit Score
628 montrose street has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 5-minute walk (373 m) away at Southbound Cambridge at Fleet. Routes 28, 680 and FX3 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
628 montrose street — 5 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 2 education (nearest 218 m), 1 parks (nearest 76 m).
Data sources: Winnipeg Transit GTFS (transit stops & routes), OSRM (walking routes), City of Winnipeg open data (nearby places), Winnipeg Police Service (crime statistics). View full property details →