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$28,554$42 / 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 60How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

521 UNIVERSITY ST

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71302
2
Beds
2
Baths
675 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.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$29K
$17K low$40K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$92 (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.$1,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,000

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.6 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.

H
Peabody Magnet High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Alma Redwine Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 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%

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How this home compares

521 University 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 less than 95% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Among the smallest homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Alexandria 71302

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
$16K$386K

This home is worth more than 16% 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$28,554
CheaperTypical $60,076Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$42
CheaperTypical $45Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area675 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,470 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 521 University St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 71302Rapides Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$28,55416% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4248% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than675 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than198380% of homes63% of homes

About 521 University St

How much is 521 University St, Alexandria, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 University St, Alexandria, LA is $28,554 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $17,082 to $40,026. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 University St, Alexandria, LA last sell?

521 University St, Alexandria, LA last sold on Sep 30, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 University St, Alexandria, LA?

521 University St, Alexandria, LA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 675 square feet of living space.

When was 521 University St, Alexandria, LA built?

521 University St, Alexandria, LA was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.

What schools serve 521 University St, Alexandria, LA?

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

How does 521 University St, Alexandria, LA compare to other homes in Alexandria 71302?

Among the 5,177 homes in Alexandria 71302, it is worth more than 16% of them ($28,554 against a typical $60,076), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($42 against a typical $45), it is bigger than 2% of them (675 ft² against a typical 1,470 ft²) and it is newer than 80% of them (1983 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Rapides Parish County, it is worth more than 5% 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 521 University St, Alexandria, LA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 521 University St, Alexandria, LA was $92. The county assessed it at $1,000.

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