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$175,598$90 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $153,000 on Dec 1, 2017

1261 DORCHESTER DR

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,950 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$176K
$153K low$198K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$153,000 · Dec 1, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$727 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$14,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$144,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyRAPIDES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
J.B. Nachman Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Alexandria Middle Magnet SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Bolton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Rapides Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 71303These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,662
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.334 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,518
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,187
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.61 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.69%

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How this home compares

1261 Dorchester Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Alexandria 71303
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Alexandria 71303

What homes are worth in Alexandria 71303

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$66K$585K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Alexandria 71303.

How it measures up in Alexandria 71303

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 71303.

Estimated value$175,598
CheaperTypical $213,620Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$90
CheaperTypical $120Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,950 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,875 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 1261 Dorchester Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 71303Rapides Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,59837% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9018% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,950 ft²54% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac73% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than197546% of homes53% of homes

About 1261 Dorchester Dr

How much is 1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA is $175,598 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $153,266 to $197,930. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA last sell?

1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA last sold on Dec 1, 2017 for $153,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA?

1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,950 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA built?

1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a townhouse home.

What schools serve 1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA?

1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA is assigned to J.B. Nachman Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Alexandria Middle Magnet School (middle), rated D; Bolton High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Rapides Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA compare to other homes in Alexandria 71303?

Among the 6,902 homes in Alexandria 71303, it is worth more than 37% of them ($175,598 against a typical $213,620), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($90 against a typical $120), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,950 ft² against a typical 1,875 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1975 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Rapides Parish County, it is worth more than 61% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1261 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA was $727. The county assessed it at $14,400.

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