Description
Houses for sale in Point Douglas, Winnipeg have a community that is one of the city's oldest neighbourhoods and it remains primarily residential, though some commercial services are available. Housing remains affordable in this historical area.
Houses for sale in North End, Winnipeg have a community that is culturally and architecturally diverse, with a wide variety of stores, bakeries and restaurants to be found in the area.
These portions of Point Douglas and North End form MLS® area 4A.
Homes in the North End (4A)
The North End, taking in Point Douglas, is one of Winnipeg's oldest and most affordable districts, just north of downtown. A lot of the housing is character homes well over a century old, on streets like Selkirk Avenue and the surrounding grid. Here is the honest part: with homes this old, aging wiring, plumbing and heating are common, so a solid inspection really matters. But for buyers willing to take that on, it is a genuine way into ownership close to the core.
Diverse, with deep roots
This is a culturally and architecturally diverse area with deep community roots and active renewal efforts, including affordable-ownership programs that have helped families buy and fix up homes. Its affordability and central location are the main draws. It is a real neighbourhood with a strong identity, not a polished suburb.
Buying an older home here
Go in with your eyes open. Get a thorough inspection, and pay attention to the wiring (knob-and-tube or aluminum can turn up), the plumbing, the heating and the foundation. Ask what has been updated, and budget for what has not. A dry basement with a working sump pump matters. Done carefully, an older North End home can be a lot of house for the money.
Common Questions About This Community
Is the North End affordable?
Yes, it is one of the oldest and most affordable districts in the city, just north of downtown.
What kind of homes are here?
Mostly character homes well over a century old, on established streets.
What should buyers know about the older homes?
Aging wiring, plumbing and heating are common, so a thorough inspection is important.
What should I check?
The wiring, plumbing, heating and foundation, what has been updated, and a dry basement with a sump pump.
Amenities
🚌 Transit
D11 Salter - Stafford, D17 Talbot - Selkirk, F6 McGregor - Osborne — View Routes →
🏥 Nearest Hospital
📚 Library
St. John's Library
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Aberdeen Adventure Playground, Alfred Tot Lot, Barber-Rover Park, Burrows Alfred Walkway, Disraeli Buffer-1 + 29 more — Find Winnipeg Parks →
Real Estate Statistics
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School Information
School divisions generally include multiple MLS® areas. Other schools within the same school division may also serve this area and the following schools are within this MLS area:
