Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$121,609$88 / 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 86How 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

3824 MERTENS ST

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71302
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,386 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.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$122K
$104K low$139K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$264 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$10,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$100,000

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.11 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.Single Family Residence
CountyRapides
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
Martin Park Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Peabody Magnet High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Rapides Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 71302These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,490
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.189 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,002
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,800
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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

3824 Mertens St 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.

  • Worth more than 75% of homes in Alexandria 71302
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Alexandria 71302
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Rapides Parish County

What homes are worth in Alexandria 71302

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

This home
$17K$365K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Alexandria 71302.

How it measures up in Alexandria 71302

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 71302.

Estimated value$121,609
CheaperTypical $57,033Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $43Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,386 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,469 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 3824 Mertens St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 71302Rapides Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$121,60975% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8880% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,386 ft²44% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than196651% of homes37% of homes

About 3824 Mertens St

How much is 3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA is $121,609 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $104,057 to $139,161. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA last sell?

3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA last sold on Oct 9, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA?

3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,386 square feet of living space.

When was 3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA built?

3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.

What schools serve 3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA?

3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA is assigned to Martin Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School (middle), rated C+; Peabody Magnet High School (high), rated D. All sit in Rapides Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA compare to other homes in Alexandria 71302?

Among the 5,177 homes in Alexandria 71302, it is worth more than 75% of them ($121,609 against a typical $57,033), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($88 against a typical $43), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,386 ft² against a typical 1,469 ft²) and it is newer than 51% of them (1966 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Rapides Parish County, it is worth more than 41% 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 3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 3824 Mertens St, Alexandria, LA was $264. The county assessed it at $10,000.

More homes on Mertens St

Closest homes

More homes in Alexandria 71302

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 3824 Mertens St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map