Good Earth is an established residential neighborhood on the outskirts of the fastest-growing part of Alexandria, Louisiana. In addition to being close to the latest shopping and dining options along Versailles Boulevard, newcomers are drawn to Good Earth for its lower housing costs and well-ranked public schools. “It’s a really nice area of town,” says Cardell Rubin, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, who lives in Good Earth. “We are close to the very expensive neighborhoods. So, you know that your home is going to hold its value. It’s going to appreciate. Not depreciate.”
Good Earth is a great place to have a stroll in the evenings.
Good Earth ranch houses are found all over the area.
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Good Earth offers lower housing costs
Homebuyers will find a wealth of ranch homes built from the 1970s through the 1990s. Spacious quarter-acre lots with mature oak trees rest along quiet, sidewalk-free streets that end in cul-de-sacs. Prices range from $180,000 to $250,000. “Your prices are lower there,” says John Walker, a Realtor with The Walker Group and Keller Williams Realty, whose been selling homes in the area for nearly a decade. “It’s a good place to find a starter home.”
Home lots are spacious in Good Earth.
Good Earth residents enjoy manicured lawns.
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Versailles Shopping Center serves as a hub for dining and entertainment
The nearby Versailles Shopping Center counts a nail salon, ice cream shop, women’s clothing boutique and eateries like Red River Seafood & Sushi and Rotolo’s Craft & Crust for gourmet pizza. A night out with friends there, could be spent having cocktails at Trio’s Bar and Grill or chucking axes at Top Axe. “That whole Versailles Boulevard area is up and coming,” Walker says. “There’s a place over there called The Main Dish that’s a good spot for lunch. My buddy likes the lasagna. They have good wraps there.” A grocery run can be easily handled at the Walmart Neighborhood Market, just east of the neighborhood.
Red River is close to many Good Earth residents.
Good Earth residents enjoy going to Top Axe.
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Nearby Alexandria community events
Locals head to Alexandria Farmers Market to shop for locally made crafts and fresh produce. The event takes place every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., 3 miles away on Jackson Street. Around Christmastime, there’s Alex Winter Fete, an annual celebration that includes free outdoor ice skating, a parade and fireworks in downtown Alexandria.
Students attend well-ranked Rapides Parish Public Schools
Good Earth is served by the Rapides Parish Public Schools district. Students attend J.B. Nachman Elementary, Scott M. Brame Middle, and Alexandria Senior High. The elementary and middle schools score B-plus Niche grades, while the high school earns an A. Home of the Trojans, the high school offers a variety of sports programs including archery, bowling and girls’ powerlifting.
Hiking, fishing and kayaking at Kisatchie National Forest
Two miles north, Compton Park has a playground and paved trails that make it a popular place to walk the dog or go for a jog. At Kisatchie National Forest, the state’s only national forest, there are more than 600,000 acres to explore. The park features lakes and bayous to fish and paddle, as well as 400 miles of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. It’s located 9 miles from Good Earth on Shreveport Highway. “If you’re into hunting that’s a good spot,” Rubin says.
The Alexandria International Airport is close by
Good Earth residents rely on their cars for transportation. “People here don’t usually take the bus,” Walker says. “The neighborhood is walkable, but people aren’t out walking to restaurants and the grocery store. It stays pretty hot here for a lot of the year.” Downtown is 5 miles away via Jackson Street. The Alexandria International Airport can be reached with a 7-mile trip on Bayou Rapides Road. Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, a 241-bed facility and one of the city’s largest employers, is 4 miles away on Masonic Drive.
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Welcome to 5617 Hera Drive—a spacious and well-kept 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a split floorplan, walk-in closets in every bedroom, and updates throughout. The living room features vaulted ceilings with a wood beam, a cozy painted-brick fireplace, and built-in cabinetry with accent lighting. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, updated cabinetry, and plenty of counter space, flowing
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
668
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,796
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,561
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.7%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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