685 furby street
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
685 Furby Street is well-served by transit, with several stops within a 5-minute walk. The closest stop is Eastbound Cumberland at Sherbrook (145 m) serving Route F5, and Northbound Sherbrook at Cumberland (154 m) providing Routes 889 and D11. Additional stops on Notre Dame and Sargent offer Route D13 and Route F5 connections.
Transit access connects residents to key destinations including No Frills supermarket (101 m walk), FreshCo, Real Canadian Superstore, and multiple clinics such as Manitoba Clinic and Misericordia Health Centre. Schools like Children of the Earth High School and Hugh John MacDonald School are also reachable via Routes D11 and D13.
Overall, the transit network here is robust, with frequent service on major routes providing convenient access to downtown and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
Residents enjoy immediate access to a No Frills supermarket just 101 m (2 min walk) away for daily grocery needs. A Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy is 279 m (4 min walk), and several dining options include Gohe Ethiopian Restaurant (195 m), Dragon River (263 m), and Taco Bell (262 m).
Nearby parks include Spence Tot Lot (194 m) and Maryland Tot Lot (225 m), ideal for families. Banking is available at TD (247 m), and a Canada Post office is 293 m away. For healthcare, the Sherbrook Dialysis clinic is 266 m, and a fire station is located 159 m from the property.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime data for the Spence neighbourhood shows a volatile but improving trend over the long term. Total incidents peaked at 1,334 in 2022 but dropped dramatically to 55 in 2026—a 96% reduction from the high. Violent crime fell from 462 in 2017 to 23 in 2026, while property crime plummeted from 1,334 in 2022 to 55 in 2026.
Despite recent improvements, the area still experiences elevated crime compared to city averages, though the steep downward trend in 2026 is promising. Prospective residents should weigh the significant safety gains against the neighbourhood's past reputation.
Who Is This Home For
685 Furby Street is best suited for first-time buyers and investors seeking an affordable entry point into a neighbourhood with strong transit and amenities. The recent dramatic drop in crime and proximity to downtown make it an increasingly attractive option for budget-conscious commuters.
Families may find the area more suitable once the safety improvements are sustained over additional years. Retirees might prefer quieter areas, but the excellent transit access and nearby clinics could appeal to those who prioritize convenience.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 685 furby street, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Spence · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
132
2026
vs. city avg
+347%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -91%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
42%
Transit Score
685 furby street has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 2-minute walk (155 m) away at Eastbound Cumberland at Sherbrook. Routes 889, D11, D13 and F5 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
685 furby street — 50 amenities found within 500 m, across 8 categories, including 20 dining (nearest 195 m), 2 education (nearest 380 m), 8 healthcare (nearest 204 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 →