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2505 Avenue C, Alexandria, LA, 71301

2beds
2baths
1,660sqft
$179,900
$108price/sqft
$1,404/moest. monthly cost
$56,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

Need a sweet starter home? A great location for an airbnb? Make sure this 2 or 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage at the corner of Bush Avenue and Avenue C in arguably one of the most desirable spots in Alexandria's historical district is on your viewing LIST. Add new flooring, fresh paint, appliances, window coverings and other updates to transform historic into pretty and modern! Large kitchen/breakfast area, flex room which would make a great office, formal dining/living area, interior laundry. Enclosed garage with door plus two other covered concrete parking spots and plenty of driveway for holiday entertaining. Partial wood fencing. Corner lot at the back of the neighborhood allows for plenty of privacy with little "through" traffic. Exterior is siding. Newer roof. Shade trees.

Getting Around

25
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
36
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
3/10
Bolton High SchoolGrades 9-120.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Very Good Condition
  • Year built: 1945

Materials

  • Foundation: Raised
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup

Bedroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 11.25 x 12.3

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 9.5 x 16.2

Features

  • Fireplace features: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air,1 Unit

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,366
  • Total interior livable area: 1,660 sqft

Living Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 22.33 x11.3

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 16.4 x 13

Office

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 11.25 x 16.2

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1011212200
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Concrete

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.26 Acres
  • Features: Corner Lot,City Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 70 x 150

Parking

  • Parking features: Carport,Detached,Garage,Boat,RV Access/Parking
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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Hurricane
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Ice Storm
Strong Wind
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FEMA Declared Disasters Across Louisiana Counties

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $909$10,908
Home Insurance *$277$3,324
Property Taxes $71$852
Electricity $147$1,773
Total$1,404$16,848
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$48,137/yr
40% on housing$42,120/yr
45% on housing$37,440/yr

Louisiana FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 151,075Commercial: 10,572
Total Premiums$518.28M
Total Exposure$41.71B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 14.9%
14.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.3%
5.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -5.3%
-5.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$108This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 71301$69
Rapides Parish$99

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 71301$97
Rapides Parish$116

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-09Listed for sale$199,000
1970-06-15Sold--

For Sale by Agent

AgentROSE STEEPLETON
BrokerageLATTER AND BLUM Central Realty LLC

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