840 mcdermot avenue

The property is steps from a variety of everyday amenities. A 7-Eleven convenience store is just 160 m away (2 min walk), and Arlington Pharmacy is 203 m (3 min walk). Several restaurants and cafes are within a 5-minute walk, including Little Nana's Italian Kitchen, Phuong Nam, Starbucks, and Tim Hortons.

Health Sciences Centre, a major hospital, is only 272 m away (4 min walk), and the University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus) is 280 m away (4 min walk). Multiple places of worship are nearby, including McDermot Avenue Baptist Church (65 m) and Manitoba Buddhist Temple (118 m). St. Edward's School is 345 m away (5 min walk), and Burton Cummings Community Centre park is 374 m away (5 min walk), providing recreational space.

Crime in West Alexander has historically been high, with property and violent crimes peaking at 1,545 and 506 incidents respectively in 2023. However, a dramatic drop occurred in 2026: total incidents fell from 1,941 in 2025 to just 132 in 2026, with violent crime down 94.9% and property crime down 92.8%. Drug-related incidents dropped by 90.9% in the same year.

This recent decline is encouraging, but it is based on a single year's data. If sustained, the trend represents a major improvement in safety for the neighbourhood.

840 McDermot Avenue offers excellent walkability to essential amenities, transit connectivity, and proximity to the Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba. The neighbourhood's recent dramatic improvement in safety (violent crime down 95% in 2026) makes it increasingly attractive for a range of buyers.

Given the deep drop in crime and central location, this property is well-suited for first-time buyers looking for an affordable entry point close to downtown, as well as commuters who rely on frequent bus service. Investors may benefit from the neighbourhood's improving safety profile and strong rental demand near the hospital and university.