681 st john's avenue
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Price history, assessment value & market trends
681 st john's avenue
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
681 St John's Avenue is well-served by public transit, with several bus stops within a 5-minute walk. Route 38 stops at Mountain at Parr (165 m) and Mountain at McKenzie (176 m), providing access to key destinations like Seven Oaks General Hospital. Route 28 at Arlington & Mountain (296 m) connects to Misericordia Health Centre and multiple schools.
Key places reachable by transit include Seven Oaks General Hospital (Route 38), Sobeys (Routes 28 and 38), and several schools such as Faraday School (Route 38) and Isaac Newton School (Route 28).
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
Within a short walk, residents have access to a variety of amenities. Faraday School is just 120 m away (2 min walk), and Safeway Mountain & McGregor is 292 m (4 min walk) for grocery shopping. Dining options include New Diamond Chinese Food (342 m) and The North Star Drive-In (539 m).
Healthcare is nearby with McGregor Medical Centre (443 m) and Machray Pharmacy (450 m). Parks such as Martin Park (514 m), Sinclair Park (608 m), and Machray Park (612 m) provide green space for recreation.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in Inkster-Faraday showed a sharp spike in 2024, with property crimes rising 46% to 451 incidents and violent crimes increasing 41% to 127 incidents compared to 2023. However, partial data for 2026 shows a dramatic drop to just 49 property crimes and 8 violent incidents, though the dataset is incomplete.
Overall, the long-term trend through 2023 was generally stable with fluctuations, but the most recent complete year (2024) indicates a worsening situation. The 2026 preliminary data may signal improvement but should be interpreted cautiously.
Who Is This Home For
681 St John's Avenue is well-positioned for families, with several schools within walking distance and easy transit access to more. Commuters benefit from frequent bus routes and proximity to essential services. The recent crime increase is a concern, but the area's amenities and transit connectivity offer good value for first-time buyers.
Investors should weigh the property's affordable price point and neighbourhood revitalization potential against the crime trends. Retirees may appreciate the proximity to medical centres and pharmacies, but the safety trend is a drawback.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 681 st john's avenue, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Inkster-Faraday · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
61
2026
vs. city avg
+107%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -92%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
80%
Transit Score
681 st john's avenue has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 3-minute walk (218 m) away at Eastbound Mountain at McKenzie. Routes 28, 38 and F6 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
681 st john's avenue — 11 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 342 m), 1 education (nearest 120 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 443 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 →