Houses for sale in Winnipeg: St James

Houses for sale in Bourkevale, Bruce Park, Deer Lodge, and St James, Winnipeg have communities that form part of a greater city area, considered St James/Assiniboia. It is a place that has no shortage of shops, restaurants, and a mix of rather quaint neighbourhoods that run either toward the Assiniboine River, and are thereby more pricey, or further north into nice quite streets that are studded with parks. The area is thus a mix of affluence, particularly in the St. Charles Country Club area around the river, to middle class, to more working class in the areas in and around the Winnipeg Airport. These neighbourhoods form MLS® area 5E.

Homes in St. James

St. James spans the near-west side of the city and takes in pockets like Bourkevale, Bruce Park and Deer Lodge. Much of its housing dates from the years after the Second World War, when bungalows and two-storey homes replaced earlier cottages, so the streets are full of solid mid-century houses on established lots. The mix also includes duplexes, townhouses and condominiums, giving buyers a genuine range of options within one connected community.

Established, and central-west

Homes toward the Assiniboine River sit at the higher end, quiet family streets to the north offer comfortable mid-range value, and the areas near the airport are more attainable. That spread makes St. James workable for first-time buyers, families and downsizers alike. Sturgeon Creek and Bruce Park offer walking paths and green space, and shops and restaurants are plentiful.

Buying here

With a lot of mid-century housing, check the furnace, windows, wiring and roof, and ask what has been updated. Parts of St. James sit low, so a dry basement and a working sump pump matter. For a duplex, townhouse or condo, review the ownership and fees. On a riverside home, look at grading and flood history. Selling here, the updates, the lot and the established, central-west location are your strong points.

What kind of homes are in St. James?
Mostly post-war mid-century bungalows and two-storeys, plus duplexes, townhouses and condominiums.

Is it central?
Yes, it is on the near-west side with quick routes into the city and out to the west, and the airport nearby.

Who does it suit?
First-time buyers, families and downsizers, thanks to the range of home types and price points.

What should I check in a home here?
Furnace, windows, wiring and roof, a dry basement with a sump pump, and for attached homes, the ownership and fees.