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$235,000$195 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $215,000 on Aug 27, 2026

5609 PENELOPE ST

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,204 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.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$235K
$213K low$257K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Aug 27, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,128 (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.$18,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$182,000

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

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.4 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

5609 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 more than 75% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Rapides Parish County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Alexandria 71303
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% 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
$76K$638K

This home is worth more than 54% 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$235,000
CheaperTypical $221,348Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $126Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,204 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,874 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 5609 Penelope St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 71303Rapides Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$235,00054% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19596% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,204 ft²16% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac65% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than198054% of homes62% of homes

About 5609 Penelope St

How much is 5609 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5609 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA is $235,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $212,909 to $257,091. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5609 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA last sell?

5609 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA last sold on Aug 27, 2026 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5609 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA?

5609 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,204 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 5609 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA built?

5609 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

What schools serve 5609 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA?

5609 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 5609 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA compare to other homes in Alexandria 71303?

Among the 6,898 homes in Alexandria 71303, it is worth more than 54% of them ($235,000 against a typical $221,348), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($195 against a typical $126), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,204 ft² against a typical 1,874 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) 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 75% 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 5609 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5609 Penelope St, Alexandria, LA was $1,128. The county assessed it at $18,200.

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