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Briarwood is home to chain restaurants and Super 1 Foods
Bordered by MacArthur Drive, one of Alexandria, Louisiana’s main thoroughfares, Briarwood is an established neighborhood with spacious, leafy lots that’s home to restaurants and a grocery store. “There are a lot of chain restaurants around there,” says Jamie Lemoine, a Realtor with Latter & Blum, who grew up in Alexandria. “It’s right behind Super 1 Foods and the Super Walmart is right down the road.” In addition to shopping and dining options right in the neighborhood, Briarwood is just 5 miles from entertainment downtown and 3 miles from Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, one of the city’s biggest employers with over 1,500 staff members.
Super1Foods is a popular grocery store known for affordable prices and fresh produce.
The Peach Cobbler Factory in Briarwood serves up delicious Southern-style desserts.
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Vintage ranch homes reign in Briarwood
Briarwood teems with ranch-style homes from the 1960s and ‘70s. Lots with more than a quarter acre of land are peppered with mature oak trees. Properties rest beside quiet residential streets lined with sidewalks and streetlights. “Most of the homes have two-car garages,” Lemoine says. “Some have carports.” Prices typically range from $250,000 to $300,000. “I’d say about half of the homes there have been renovated,” Lemoine says.
Briarwood’s ranch homes are popular for their functional design and easy upkeep.
Yards are spacious, allowing for outdoor living spaces, patios, and gardens.
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MacArthur Drive serves as a hub for shopping and dining
Along MacArthur Drive, there are familiar restaurant chains like Domino’s Pizza, Taco Bell and Firehouse Subs. Residents can stock up on groceries at Super 1 Foods or pick up basics at the Dollar Tree. Nearby independent restaurants along the strip include Outlaws BBQ and Swamp Daddy’s for crawfish.
The Dollar Tree in Briarwood is a popular discount store known for its $1 pricing on all items.
Outlaw BBQ in Briarwood is a local favorite for authentic, smoky barbecue dishes.
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The Louisiana Elvis Festival and the Fall ArtWalk are popular annual events
Downtown is where anticipated annual events like The Louisiana Elvis Festival and the Fall ArtWalk take place. The Fall ArtWalk is held in late October and features artisan vendors, food trucks and live music at the mini park at Third and Murray streets. The Louisiana Elvis Festival is a three-day event in April that spotlights multiple Elvis tribute performers from around the country at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center.
Bolton High preps students for the future
Briarwood is served by the Rapides Public Schools district. Public school students go to J.B. Nachman Elementary, Alexandria Magnet Middle and Bolton High. The elementary school scores a B-plus Niche grade, the middle school is rated C-plus and the high school earns a B-minus. Home of the Bears, Bolton High offers dual enrollment opportunities with Louisiana State University of Alexandria.
JB Nachman Elementary
Bolton High School
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Walking trails and a playground at Compton Park
A mile away on Wakefield Boulevard, residents can get their steps in or go for a jog on the paved trails at Compton Park. There’s also a playground and plenty of open green space at the park for kids to run around. For a game of golf or tennis, the public nine-hole Historic Bringhurst Golf Course and the Alexandria Tennis Complex with eight outdoor courts are just 3 miles away along Masonic Drive.
The Alexandria Tennis Complex has several courts and is open to the public for free play.
The Links on the Bayou Golf Course in Briarwood is a scenic 18-hole course with a pro shop.
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The Alexandria International Airport and Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital are nearby
Louisiana Highway 28 follows the neighborhood’s northern border, allowing residents to easily get around the city. Downtown is a 5-mile drive east along that stretch of road. Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, a 241-bed facility, is 3 miles away on Masonic Drive. The Alexandria International Airport is 5 miles northwest. While Alexandria is car-dependent, congestion isn’t an issue. “It’s not so busy,” says Adele Sylvia, a Realtor with Rhodes Realty and a longtime area resident. “I don’t like dealing with traffic and the hustle and bustle of a big city. For me, there’s just enough here.”
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Parks in this Area
Compton Park
Transit
Airport
Alexandria International
17 min drive
Briarwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Briarwood, Alexandria sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Briarwood, Alexandria over the last 12 months is $525,000, up 280% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
586
Median Age
42
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,115
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,191
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.2%
Advanced Degrees
22%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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