498 inkster boulevard
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Price history, assessment value & market trends
498 inkster boulevard
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
498 Inkster Boulevard is exceptionally well served by public transit, with five stops within a short walk. The closest is Southbound McGregor at Polson, just 103 m away, serving Route F6, while Eastbound and Westbound Inkster at McGregor (112 m and 117 m) provide access to Route 39. This combination offers excellent connectivity across Winnipeg.
Key supermarkets such as No Frills and Perogy Planet are reachable via Route 39, while the F6 route connects to several supermarkets including Safeway, Sobeys, and Red River Co-op. The same route also provides access to Booth University College and Collège Jeanne-Sauvé, making daily errands and education commutes convenient.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
Residents enjoy an abundance of parks within a short walk, with McGregor Park just 42 m away and several tot lots within 5 minutes. For daily shopping, New Fresh Food Plus is only 267 m away, and Bannerman Grocery is 447 m from the property. Medical needs are covered by McGregor Medical Centre (471 m) and Machray Pharmacy (461 m).
Additional points of interest include the historic North Star Drive-In restaurant (365 m) and Saint John's Library (673 m). Two schools – Ralph Brown School and St. John's High School – are within a 9-minute walk, making this a family-friendly location.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in St. John's peaked around 2022-2023 but has since dropped dramatically. Violent crimes decreased from 446 in 2022 to 32 in 2026 (a 92.8% reduction), and property crimes fell from 845 in 2022 to just 40 in 2026. Drug-related incidents and other offenses have also seen steep declines in the most recent year.
The overall trend is strongly improving, with 2026 showing the lowest crime numbers across all categories in the dataset. While caution is always warranted, the neighbourhood has become significantly safer in recent years.
Who Is This Home For
498 Inkster Boulevard is an excellent choice for first-time buyers and families, thanks to its proximity to multiple parks, schools, and grocery stores. The strong transit connections also make it appealing for commuters who rely on Routes F6 and 39.
With crime rates declining sharply and a wide array of everyday amenities within walking distance, this property offers good value in an up-and-coming neighbourhood. Investors may also find potential as the area continues to improve.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 498 inkster boulevard, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
St. John'S · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
101
2026
vs. city avg
+242%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -92%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
40%
Transit Score
498 inkster boulevard has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 2-minute walk (111 m) away at Eastbound Inkster at McGregor. Routes 39 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
498 inkster boulevard — 11 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 365 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 461 m), 2 shopping (nearest 267 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 →