Garden District
Historic and new bungalows in the Garden District
Homebuyers will find colonial revivals, along with early 1900s Craftsman bungalows and recent builds in the same style. Properties commonly rest along sidewalk-lined streets and come with lots of at least 1/4 acre. “It’s a walkable neighborhood. You’ll see people out walking their dogs,” Sylvia says. “There are lots of beautiful old oak trees in the neighborhood.” Homes typically range from $200,000 to $300,000. “The costs are comparable to Alexandria as a whole,” Sylvia says.Garden District has a CAP Index overall crime score of 6, compared to the national average of 4. It earns an 8 for other violent crimes. The neighborhood is less than a mile from a police department. “I think anytime you have police close by, it gives people peace of mind that they’re going to be quick to respond," says Debbie Goynes of Service First Realty, who’s been a Realtor since 1996.
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A zoo, golf course and a playground on Masonic Drive
Just south of the neighborhood on Masonic Drive are Bringhurst City Park, the Historic Bringhurst Golf Course and the Alexandria Zoological Park. The public, 9-hole golf course was established in the 1920s. The 33-acre zoological park is home to 500 animals and allows visitors to feed the birds and fish. Bringhurst City Park has a playground, splash pad, paved walking trails and a sand volleyball court.
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Dining in nearby downtown Alexandria
Garden District is largely residential, but shopping and dining are close by. Downtown Alexandria is less than a mile northeast via Jackson Street. Local favorites there include Diamond Grill, an upscale eatery serving steak and seafood in a former jewelry store. Critics Choice is a popular lunch spot known for its Philly cheesesteaks and Italian grinders. Kroger is 2 miles away on MacArthur Drive.
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Mutt Strut is an annual neighborhood event
During Mardi Gras, the neighborhood holds its annual Mutt Strut, which features a dog costume contest, live music and food trucks at Albert and 20th streets. “They have block parties in the neighborhood periodically,” Goynes says. “It’s very community-focused.” The Alexandria Farmers Market offers locally made goods and produce. The event takes place every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Jackson Street.Students attend historic Bolton High School
Students may attend Rosenthal Montessori Elementary, Alexandria Middle Magnet School and Bolton High, all of which are within Rapides Parish Public Schools. The elementary school scores a B Niche grade. Both the middle school and high school have a B-minus rating. Bolton is in a Classical-revival building that was constructed in 1926 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.The Alexandria International Airport and Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital are nearby
Interstate 49 is just east of the neighborhood. “We have a bus system, but it’s not used heavily,” Slyvia says. “People drive here.” The Alexandria International Airport can be reached by following the highway 8 miles north. Christus St. Frances Cabrini, a 241-bed hospital, is 2 miles south on Masonic Drive.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jeremy Brister
Jeremy Brister
Epique Realty
(318) 545-1634
119 Total Sales
1 in Garden District
$200,000 Price
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DONAVON REDMON
DR
DONAVON REDMON
Responds QuicklySTEVEN SEALE PROPERTIES, LLC
(318) 269-7662
198 Total Sales
2 in Garden District
$180K - $585K Price Range
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HEATHER Wise
HEATHER Wise
Wise Real Estate Co
(318) 269-7727
141 Total Sales
17 in Garden District
$17K - $446K Price Range
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VIRGINIA RACHAL
VIRGINIA RACHAL
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY CENLA PARTNERS
(318) 521-9421
143 Total Sales
3 in Garden District
$195K - $280K Price Range
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Trish Leleux
Trish Leleux
THE TRISH LELEUX GROUP
(318) 592-6744
75 Total Sales
3 in Garden District
$181K - $588K Price Range
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Daniel Ahrens
Daniel Ahrens
Ahrens Realty Company, LLC
(318) 269-7580
186 Total Sales
2 in Garden District
$290,000 Price Range
Schools
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Garden District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garden District, Alexandria sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden District, Alexandria over the last 12 months is $462,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$490,000
Median Sale Price
$462,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$428,550
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$320,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
47
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
162
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1917
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,006
On par with the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,040
Median Age
39
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,978
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,010
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
25.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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