Is Alexandria, LA 71302 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Alexandria is a buyer’s market. With about 11.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Alexandria housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Alexandria, LA 71302 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 11.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 18%, homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price fell 52% to $73,718. Overall, Alexandria is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Rapides Parish, homes here sell faster than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Forest Hill 71430 (100% sold over asking) and Boyce 71409 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Alexandria real estate
Is Alexandria a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 11.2 months of supply in Alexandria, LA 71302 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Alexandria?
The typical home went under contract in 22 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Alexandria sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Alexandria?
About 0.55% of a home’s value a year in Rapides Parish, or roughly $2,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Alexandria?
The median sale price was $73,718 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $56 per square foot.
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