Houses for sale in Winnipeg: East Kildonan (3A)

Houses for sale in East Kildonan, Winnipeg have a community with deep roots and a lot of long time residents. Full of green spaces and a scenic walking path and bike trail with a variety of family-friendly restaurants, a gorgeous park to explore and shopping to do, it’s easy to feel at home in this neighbourhood.

Elmwood and this portion of East Kildonan form MLS® area 3A. The greater city area, considered River East, is a largely affluent neighbourhood filled with big houses with large yards that are buttressed by several large athletic facilities – namely soccer pitches and ball diamonds – and parks. The area is a great choice for parents of pups, as Kilcona Park is the city’s largest off-leash dog park. The whole park is encased by a few winding ponds, while it also has a nifty disc golf course, along with the 18-hole Harbour View Golf Course. Even better golf in the area comes courtesy of Rossmere Golf and Country Club, while other large parks include Bunn’s Creek Centennial Park, Gateway Park, and Paufeld Park, further solidifying the area’s reputation as an ideal destination for young families who relish getting active in the great outdoors.

The range of homes in East Kildonan

The 3A part of East Kildonan sits in one of Winnipeg's older, established northeast communities, and the housing reflects that long history. You will find bungalows, two-storeys, bi-levels, 1½-storey homes and some split-levels, a real spread. There are plenty of homes from the early 1900s, and a steady amount of newer infill has gone in among them, so it is not all one era. Mostly working and middle-class, with more stately homes toward the Red River and west of Henderson Highway. For a lot of buyers, the draw is an affordable, established home close to downtown.

Who it suits

This is a settled, community-minded area with deep roots and a lot of long-time residents. The affordability and the short trip to downtown make it a favourite of first-time buyers and investors, and the range of home styles means there is usually something to fit a budget. A genuine, lived-in neighbourhood, not a manufactured one.

Buying an older East Kildonan home

Since so much of the housing has age on it, condition is what matters. Check the furnace, windows, wiring and roof, and ask what has been done. Older homes here can have older wiring or plumbing, worth catching early, and with the Red River close, a dry basement and a working sump pump matter. On newer infill, it is more about layout and finishes, with permits on any work. Selling here, be clear about the updates and let the established, affordable appeal do the rest.

What styles of homes are in East Kildonan?
A wide range, bungalows, two-storeys, bi-levels, 1½-storeys and split-levels, with early-1900s homes and newer infill mixed in.

Is it affordable?
Generally yes, which along with its closeness to downtown makes it popular with first-time buyers and investors.

Are there more upscale homes too?
Yes, toward the Red River and on the west side of Henderson Highway you will find more stately homes.

What should I check in an older home?
Furnace, windows, wiring and roof, any older wiring or plumbing, and a dry basement with a sump pump given the river.