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$159,631$122 / 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 95How 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 $95,062 on Sep 15, 2017

5605 PENELOPE ST

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,312 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.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$160K
$152K low$168K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$95,062 · Sep 15, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,354 (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.$12,700 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$127,000

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

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Alexandria Senior High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Scott M. Brame Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
E
J.B. Nachman Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 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

5605 Penelope 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 70% of homes in Alexandria 71303
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Smaller than 79% 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.

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This home is worth more than 30% 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$159,631
CheaperTypical $213,926Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $120Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,885 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 5605 Penelope St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 71303Rapides Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,63130% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12252% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,312 ft²21% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than198054% of homes61% of homes

About 5605 Penelope St

How much is 5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA is $159,631 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $151,760 to $167,502. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA last sell?

5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA last sold on Sep 15, 2017 for $95,062, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA?

5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,312 square feet of living space.

When was 5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA built?

5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

What schools serve 5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA?

5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA is assigned to Alexandria Senior High School (high), rated A-; Scott M. Brame Middle School (middle), rated B-; J.B. Nachman Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Rapides Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA compare to other homes in Alexandria 71303?

Among the 6,896 homes in Alexandria 71303, it is worth more than 30% of them ($159,631 against a typical $213,926), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($122 against a typical $120), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,312 ft² against a typical 1,885 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1980 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Rapides Parish County, it is worth more than 55% 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 5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5605 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA was $1,354. The county assessed it at $12,700.

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