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$125,430$141 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $43,000 on Aug 31, 1993

5218 BENJAMIN ST

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
3
Beds
1
Baths
888 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.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$125K
$114K low$137K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$43,000 · Aug 31, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$102 (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.$8,300 (2024)
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.$7,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$83,000

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.15 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
Mabel Brasher Montessori SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Alexandria Senior High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Scott M. Brame Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 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

5218 Benjamin 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 82% of homes in Alexandria 71303
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Alexandria 71303
  • Older than 87% 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.

This home
$52K$639K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$125,430
CheaperTypical $220,636Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$141
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,890 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 5218 Benjamin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 71303Rapides Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$125,43018% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14168% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than888 ft²2% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than196013% of homes28% of homes

About 5218 Benjamin St

How much is 5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA is $125,430 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $113,884 to $136,976. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA last sell?

5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA last sold on Aug 31, 1993 for $43,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA?

5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 888 square feet of living space.

When was 5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA built?

5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA?

5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA is assigned to Mabel Brasher Montessori School (elementary), rated D; Alexandria Senior High School (high), rated B; Scott M. Brame Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Rapides Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA compare to other homes in Alexandria 71303?

Among the 6,909 homes in Alexandria 71303, it is worth more than 18% of them ($125,430 against a typical $220,636), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($141 against a typical $122), it is bigger than 2% of them (888 ft² against a typical 1,890 ft²) and it is newer than 13% of them (1960 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Rapides Parish County, it is worth more than 43% 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 5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5218 Benjamin St, Alexandria, LA was $102. The county assessed it at $8,300.

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