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$65,399$62 / 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 80How 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 $18,436 on Jun 3, 2021

5218 W SANDY BAYOU DR

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71302
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,050 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.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$65K
$52K low$79K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$18,436 · Jun 3, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$516 (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.$4,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$49,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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
Acadian Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Peabody Magnet High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

5218 W Sandy Bayou 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.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Newer than 68% 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$391K

This home is worth more than 57% 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$65,399
CheaperTypical $56,909Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$62
CheaperTypical $43Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 71302Rapides Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$65,39957% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6265% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,050 ft²17% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac53% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than197368% of homes50% of homes

About 5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr

How much is 5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA is $65,399 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $52,225 to $78,573. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA last sell?

5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA last sold on Jun 3, 2021 for $18,436, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA?

5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,050 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA built?

5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.

What schools serve 5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA?

5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA is assigned to Acadian Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School (middle), rated D; 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 5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA compare to other homes in Alexandria 71302?

Among the 5,177 homes in Alexandria 71302, it is worth more than 57% of them ($65,399 against a typical $56,909), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($62 against a typical $43), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,050 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1973 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Rapides Parish County, it is worth more than 22% 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 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5218 W Sandy Bayou Dr, Alexandria, LA was $516. The county assessed it at $4,900.

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