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$51,733$25 / 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 69How 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
Last sold for $8,000 on Feb 5, 2003

524 SAINT JAMES ST

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
2
Beds
1
Baths
2,044 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.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$52K
$36K low$68K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,000 · Feb 5, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$293 (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.$3,200 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$32,000

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.24 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
Peabody Montessori Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Peabody Magnet High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Rapides Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 71301These 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.130
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 100.28

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
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.19,972
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,291 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,891
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,240
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

524 Saint James 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 84% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Alexandria 71301
  • Older than 92% of homes in Rapides Parish County

What homes are worth in Alexandria 71301

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

This home
$16K$586K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Alexandria 71301.

How it measures up in Alexandria 71301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 71301.

Estimated value$51,733
CheaperTypical $89,730Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$25
CheaperTypical $66Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area2,044 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,509 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 524 Saint James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 71301Rapides Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$51,73330% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2515% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than2,044 ft²77% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than194324% of homes8% of homes

About 524 Saint James St

How much is 524 Saint James St, Alexandria, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 Saint James St, Alexandria, LA is $51,733 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $35,682 to $67,784. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 Saint James St, Alexandria, LA last sell?

524 Saint James St, Alexandria, LA last sold on Feb 5, 2003 for $8,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 524 Saint James St, Alexandria, LA?

524 Saint James St, Alexandria, LA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 2,044 square feet of living space.

When was 524 Saint James St, Alexandria, LA built?

524 Saint James St, Alexandria, LA was built in 1943, making it 83 years old.

What schools serve 524 Saint James St, Alexandria, LA?

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

How does 524 Saint James St, Alexandria, LA compare to other homes in Alexandria 71301?

Among the 7,735 homes in Alexandria 71301, it is worth more than 30% of them ($51,733 against a typical $89,730), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($25 against a typical $66), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,044 ft² against a typical 1,509 ft²) and it is newer than 24% of them (1943 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Rapides Parish County, it is worth more than 16% 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 524 Saint James St, Alexandria, LA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 524 Saint James St, Alexandria, LA was $293. The county assessed it at $3,200.

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