Houses for sale in Winnipeg: North End (4B)

Houses for sale in North End and Shaughnessy Heights, 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. Shaughnessy Heights and this portion of the North End for MLS® area 4B.

Homes in the North End (4B)

This part of the North End is among the most affordable in the city, an older, established district just north of downtown. Most of the housing is character homes from the early 1900s, many over a century old, on established streets. Prices are low by Winnipeg standards, which makes it a real entry point for first-time buyers, with the same caveat that comes with any century-old home: the wiring, plumbing and heating often need updating.

Diverse and community-minded

This is a diverse, community-minded area with a strong local identity and ongoing neighbourhood renewal. Its affordability and closeness to downtown are the main draws for buyers ready to invest in an older home. There is real character here, and real value for people willing to do some work.

Buying an older home here

Same advice as anywhere with century-old housing, get a proper inspection and look closely at the wiring, plumbing, heating and foundation. Older wiring like knob-and-tube or aluminum can be present, so flag it. Ask what has been updated and budget for what has not, and make sure the basement is dry with a working sump pump. Do that, and the value here is real.

Is this part of the North End affordable?
Yes, it is among the most affordable in the city, just north of downtown.

What kind of homes are here?
Mostly early-1900s character homes, many over a century old.

What should buyers know?
The older homes often need updating to wiring, plumbing and heating, so a good inspection matters.

What should I check?
The wiring, plumbing, heating and foundation, what has been updated, and a dry basement with a sump pump.