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Shirley Park offers homes at a lower price point
Shirley Park is a four-block time capsule of midcentury homes surrounded by modern shopping centers. Residents of this Alexandria, Louisiana neighborhood have easy access to nationally recognized stores and restaurants ranging from Dillard’s and Planet Fitness to Kroger and Texas Roadhouse. “The homes over there are not as pricey,” says Adele Sylvia, a Realtor with Rhodes Realty and a longtime Alexandria resident. “They’re nice older homes that have kept their character. Some have been updated and some haven’t.”The neighborhood is also less than a mile from Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, one of the city’s biggest employers with more than 1,500 staff members. “A lot of medical professionals live there,” says Debbie Goynes, with Service First Realty, who’s been a Realtor since 1996. “Investors have been buying homes there too. They rent them out to traveling nurses or relatives of people who are at the hospital for a lengthy stay.”
Shirley Park is one Alexandira's most affordable neighborhoods.
Verona Italian Restaurant is on of the best spots in Shirley Park.
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Shirley Park's got curb appeal
This established neighborhood is loaded with 1950s ranch homes shaded by mature oak trees. Properties rest along sidewalk-free streets with spacious lots of more than a quarter-acre. “Even though there aren’t any sidewalks, it’s easily walkable because there’s no traffic,” Sylvia says. “It’s a quiet neighborhood.” Prices range from $150,000 to $200,000. “People don’t usually move from there, but when they do the homes sell really fast,” Sylvia says.
Midcentury ranch homes have lots of character in Shirley Park.
Well manicured lawns come standard in Shirley Park.
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Alexandria Mall is close by
Just east of the neighborhood, there’s Albertsons grocery store, Target, Planet Fitness, Chili’s Grill & Bar and Alexandria Mall, anchored by JC Penney and Dillard’s. Shirley Park’s western neighbors include Kroger, Harbor Freight Tools, Texas Roadhouse and Chuck E. Cheese. “Everything you could ever need is right around you,” Sylvia says. For eating out without leaving the neighborhood, there’s Verona Italian Restaurante and Debarge’s Crawfish for Creole fare. Both are located off MacArthur Drive.
Shirley Park has lots of shopping options like Dillard's.
Shirley Park residents can spend the inside at the Alexandria Mall
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Mardi Gras Krewes Parade is an anticipated annual event
Every year during Mardi Gras, the Krewes Parade runs from Texas Avenue to Alexandria Mall. “The parade route goes right through that neighborhood,” Sylvia says. “The people who live there love it.” Around Christmastime, there’s Alex Winter Fete, an annual celebration that includes free outdoor ice skating, a parade and fireworks in downtown Alexandria. The Alexandria Farmers Market is a community gathering spot and a place to shop for artisan goods and fresh produce. It takes place every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Jackson Street, just a mile away.
Bolton High School preps students for the future
Public school students may attend L.S. Rugg Elementary, Alexandria Middle Magnet School and Bolton High. Part of the Rapides Parish Public Schools, the elementary school scores a C Niche grade, the middle school has a C-plus rating, and the high school was given a B-minus. Home of the Bears, the high school offers dual enrollment opportunities with Louisiana State University of Alexandria.
Alexandria Middle Magnet School is one middle school that serves the Shirley Park area.
Bolton High School offers Shirley Park students a challenging enviroment.
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Locals enjoy the outdoors at Bringhurst City Park
Just two miles from the neighborhood on Masonic Drive, residents can play nine holes at the public Historic Bringhurst Golf Course, check out the animals and ride the train around the Alexandria Zoological Park or take the kids to Bringhurst City Park. The park has a playground, splash pad, paved walking trails and a sand volleyball court. The nearby Four Seasons Bowling Center on North Boulevard is another popular destination for entertainment. It offers 40 lanes, arcade games, and bowling leagues for kids and adults.
Shirley Park residents can head to Bringhurst City Park for some fun in the sun.
Four Seasons Bowling Center is a great party spot in the Shirley Park area.
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Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital less than a mile away
U.S. Highway 71 traces the neighborhood’s western edge, allowing residents to easily get around the city. The Alexandria International Airport is 7 miles northwest. Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, a 241-bed hospital, is less than a mile away on Masonic Drive. Downtown is a 3-mile drive via Jackson Street.
Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital is the largest hospital in the Shirley Park area.
Shirley Park residents can use Hwy 71 to get to other parts of the state.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Shirley Park
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Shirley Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shirley Park, Alexandria sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Shirley Park, Alexandria over the last 12 months is $148,000, up 84% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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