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Grundy Cooper appeals to all age groups
Bordered by Louisiana Highway 28, Grundy Cooper is a quiet, established Alexandria neighborhood that casts a wide appeal for its prime location. “Convenience is the key word for Grundy Cooper. You are close to the airport. You are close to the Walmart. You can easily get to Pineville, which is the next city over,” says Carissa McDaniel, a Realtor with EXP Realty, who grew up in the city. “Procter & Gamble is a big employer in Pineville and there are a lot of factories there, so people do commute for work.” In addition, students in the neighborhood are slated to attend top-ranked Alexandria Senior High. “You have younger families over there, but there are also people who have been there since the beginning,” McDaniel says. “It’s a really good mix, as far as the age demographic.”
Walmart in Grundy Cooper, Alexandria, is a go-to destination for grocery and household needs.
The local airport is only a short drive away offering easy travel.
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Retro ranch homes reign in Grundy Cooper
Ranch homes built in the 1960s and ‘70s are the dominant style in Grundy Cooper, but contemporary homes with two-car garages can be found in the Old Towne subdivision. Properties typically offer at least a quarter-acre of land. “Most of the older homes are in pretty good condition. They’re very well maintained, they’re just dated,” McDaniel says. “You’ll see a lot of mature trees in the neighborhood, especially crepe myrtles.” Vintage homes typically range from $120,000 to $175,000, while recently constructed homes sell for $250,000 to $325,000. “For its location, it’s a very reasonably priced neighborhood,” McDaniel says.
Grundy Cooper's ranch homes contribute to the neighborhood's welcoming, suburban feel.
These homes often incorporate large windows, allowing natural light to flood the interiors.
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Shopping and dining on Coliseum Boulevard
Residents have easy access to shopping and dining along Coliseum Boulevard. There are fast food options like Whataburger and the family-run Rio Rojo for Mexican fare. Plaza 28 shopping center counts an Anytime Fitness, Sport Clips and nail salon. To stock up on groceries, there’s a Walmart Supercenter. “Grundy Cooper is also very close to Versailles Boulevard where there are tons of restaurants,” McDaniel says. “I love the Peach Cobbler Factory. They sell cobblers, brownies and milkshakes and they are all really great. It’s a foodie’s dream living in Alexandria. What we do for fun is go out to eat.”
Grundy Cooper features several shopping centers for convenient retail.
This popular dessert shop offers a variety of cobbler flavors, including seasonal fruit options.
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Grundy Cooper is home to Rapides Parish Coliseum
Locals can shop for fresh produce and artisan goods at the Alexandria Farmers Market, 4 miles away on Jackson Street, every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The neighborhood’s Rapides Parish Coliseum on Coliseum Boulevard holds events throughout the year, including music concerts, circuses, and monster truck shows.
The Farmers Market in Grundy Cooper is a vibrant hub for fresh produce and local goods.
This multi-purpose facility hosts concerts, sports events, and community gatherings.
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Students attend top-ranked Alexandria Senior High
Grundy Cooper is served by the Rapides Parish Public Schools district. Students start off at Mabel Brasher Elementary, which has a C Niche score. From there, they move on to B-plus-rated Scott M. Brame Middle and A-rated Alexandria Senior High. Home of the Trojans, the high school offers a variety of sports teams including archery, bowling and girls’ powerlifting. Holy Savior Menard Central High School is a private option, just south of the neighborhood. About 450 students in seventh through 12th grade attend the Catholic school on Coliseum Boulevard, which has a B-plus Niche score.
Students start off at Mabel Brasher Elementary School.
Brame Middle School is for students grades 6 through 8.
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Locals enjoy the outdoors at Compton Park
Compton Park is two miles away on Wakefield Boulevard. It has a playground and paved walking trails and is known as a go-to spot for bird watching. 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 5 miles away along Masonic Drive.
Compton Park is a spacious green area perfect for outdoor activities.
Compton Park is a great spot for walking, jogging, or enjoying a leisurely bike ride.
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Louisiana Highway 28 traces the neighborhood's southern edge
Louisiana Highway 28 runs along the neighborhood’s southern border, allowing residents to easily navigate the city and beyond. Following the road east, downtown is six miles away, and Pineville is a 7-mile drive. “We are centrally located,” says Adele Sylvia, a Realtor with Rhodes Realty and a longtime area resident. “You are close to all the major cities. Shreveport, Baton Rouge and Lafayette are all within an hour or two.” Alexandria Emergency Hospital, a facility that provides 24-hour emergency treatment, is located on Coliseum Boulevard. The Alexandria International Airport is 4 miles northwest.
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On average, homes in Grundy Cooper, Alexandria sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Grundy Cooper, Alexandria over the last 12 months is $143,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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