654 college avenue
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Price history, assessment value & market trends
654 college avenue
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
654 College Avenue is well-served by public transit, with several stops within a 200-meter walk. Routes 38 and F6 provide convenient connections to key destinations, including schools, supermarkets, and Seven Oaks General Hospital.
The closest stop is Eastbound Mountain at McKenzie, just 136 meters away, served by Route 38. Route F6 stops at Southbound McGregor at Boyd, 167 meters from the property, offering additional flexibility for commuters.
A variety of supermarkets such as Safeway, Sobeys, and Young's Market are accessible via Routes 38 and F6. Educational institutions like Faraday School and Booth University College are also reachable on these routes.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
The area around 654 College Avenue is packed with everyday conveniences within a short walk. Safeway Mountain & McGregor is just 127 meters away for grocery shopping, while Assiniboine Credit Union is 156 meters from the property.
Several schools are close by, including Faraday School (293 m) and Strathcona School (370 m). Parks like Alfred Tot Lot and Taras G. Shevchenko Park provide green space, both under a 10-minute walk.
For dining and essentials, New Diamond Chinese Food (492 m) and 7-Eleven (470 m) are nearby. Aberdeen Pharmacy and Jefferson Medical Centre are also within 500 meters, adding to the convenience.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in Inkster-Faraday has shown a significant increase in recent years, particularly in property and violent offenses. After a notable drop in 2020 and 2022, incidents surged in 2024 and 2025, with property crimes reaching 559 in 2025 and violent crimes hitting 127 in 2024.
Preliminary data for 2026 indicates a dramatic reduction, with only 49 property crimes and 8 violent incidents reported so far. However, this may reflect incomplete data for the year, and caution is warranted.
Overall, the long-term trend appears worsening from 2022 to 2025, but the 2026 numbers suggest a potential turnaround if sustained.
Who Is This Home For
654 College Avenue offers excellent transit connectivity and a wide array of nearby amenities, making it practical for daily errands and commuting. However, the fluctuating crime statistics and recent spikes in property and violent incidents are significant considerations.
The property may appeal to investors or first-time buyers looking for an affordable entry point in a central neighborhood with improving infrastructure. Families might need to weigh the proximity to schools against the safety concerns, especially with the volatile crime trends.
Given the mixed data, this property is best suited for investors or first-time buyers willing to monitor neighborhood changes, and potentially for commuters who value transit access above all.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 654 college 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
654 college avenue has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 2-minute walk (158 m) away at Eastbound Mountain at McKenzie. Routes 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
654 college avenue 500 m 范围内共发现 20 处生活配套，覆盖 8 个类别，含1 处餐饮（最近 492 m）、3 所教育机构（最近 293 m）、2 处医疗设施（最近 475 m）。
Data sources: Winnipeg Transit GTFS (transit stops & routes), OSRM (walking routes), City of Winnipeg open data (nearby places), Winnipeg Police Service (crime statistics).