Houses for sale in Winnipeg: Riverview

Houses for sale in Riverview, Winnipeg have a community that is often described as Winnipeg's "village" area. This mature, residential community is nestled into a curve of the Red River, bordered in the north by the Red River up to approximately Jessie Avenue. Shopping, dining, and entertainment options in the neighbourhood can be found along Osborne Street, which serves as its western boundary. The mainly residential community has enjoyed slow and steady growth over the years, with character homes found in the northern section and newer homes to the south. Active residents can take advantage of the plentiful green space and more than two kilometres of riverfront paths in this charming, established neighbourhood.

Fort Rouge and Riverview form the MLS® area 1A. The greater city area, considered River Heights, is arguably one of Winnipeg's hottest real estate markets. Homes for sale on Wellington Crescent proper are almost all mansions, while the street itself serves as one of several east-west thoroughfares, with others including Academy Road – known for its chic shopping, Corydon – which is studded with patios, and Grant – which is the busiest of the lot, and home to Grant Park Mall and other larger amenities. Osborne Village itself was once considered one of Canada’s coolest neighbourhoods for its boho-chic vibe (it’s also filled with nice apartments with views of the Assiniboine River). Riverview is perhaps the most-affordable area in River Heights for the moment, but the place continues to grow in price due to the excellence of South Osborne, a district that has become a culinary and live music destination.

Character homes in Fort Rouge

Fort Rouge, including its Riverview pocket, is a mature, character-heavy area in south-central Winnipeg, wrapped by the Assiniboine and Red rivers. A lot of the housing goes back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, Craftsman bungalows, older two-storeys, cozy wartime houses, on tree-lined streets. Lots run from narrow city parcels to bigger ones. And for somewhere this central and this full of character, it stays surprisingly reasonable.

A village feel near downtown

This is one of the city's most walkable, village-like neighbourhoods, and it draws buyers who want character and a central address. Osborne Street is the hub for shops, restaurants and nightlife, the riverbank gives it a green, easy feel, and downtown is right across the river. People here tend to love the neighbourhood, not just the house.

Buying an older home here

Century-old homes are the whole appeal, and they come with the usual old-house homework. Check the furnace, windows, wiring, roof, and ask what has been redone, older wiring or plumbing can be present. With the rivers close, look at the basement, sump pump and drainage. On a character home, weigh the charm against the upkeep. Selling here, the character, the walkability and the Osborne lifestyle are the story.

What kind of homes are in Fort Rouge?
Mostly older character homes, Craftsman bungalows, two-storeys and wartime houses, from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Is it central?
Very. It is wrapped by the rivers just south of downtown, one of the city's most walkable areas.

What is Osborne Street?
The neighbourhood's hub for shopping, dining and nightlife.

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 rivers.