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“Hi, there! I’m Heather, the founder of Historic House Hunt – a website that began as a blog exploring the history of old houses for sale and that has grown out of the desire to share information with new residents about the history of the area and the current best events, restaurants, shopping, activities, and real estate in and around the Central Louisiana area.”

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Enjoy the front porch life in this spacious and meticulously maintained home in the coveted "Avenues" of the Alexandria Garden District. It features all of the charm of a historic home with all the space and modern updates you could want. With three bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, everyone can enjoy their own space. The primary suite features a large bathroom, huge walk-in closet/dressing room, and its own private porch off the bedroom. A large utility room complete with a utility sink makes housekeeping chores a breeze. Enjoy entertaining inside or out with a large kitchen, separate dining room, den and living room inside and a fenced backyard complete with a pergola area draped in greenery. A two car garage with storage/shop space in the back completes your checklist of everything you could want in a house!

$309,000 Active

2512 Avenue C ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,989 SqFt 0.390 Acres

You could own the most recognizable historic home in Alexandria, Louisiana. Known as the "Cook Home" after the family who built it in 1904, it has remained in the family ever since. This Queen Anne Revival style home is said to be inspired by a house in San Francisco that William Sherman Cook had visited. Situated on about an acre corner lot it has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a formal living room and dining room, and an impressive foyer. The upstairs bathroom was the first interior bathroom in Alexandria and still has the original fixtures. Interior walls are a thick plaster over original shiplap which provide excellent insulation. The full-size attic could be finished out to a third floor, if desired. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and deemed to be a Louisiana Historic Monument. Make your appointment to view this treasure today!

$299,000 Active

222 Florence Avenue ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

4 Beds 2 Baths 3,530 SqFt 1.080 Acres

Beautiful, large home on a corner lot situated in a quiet neighborhood. With a bonus room that could be an office or guest bedroom there are plenty of possibilities. Enjoy entertaining in the formal living room or the informal den complete with wood burning fireplace and wet bar. The house features ample storage and cabinets. With two private courtyard areas in the back, you can make a private retreat. When storms come, you can rest assured that you won't be without power with the full-house Generac generator. Make an appointment to see this house today and see if it could be your home.

$229,000 Active

4211 Earl Drive ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,361 SqFt 0.260 Acres

Completely Renovated Historic Home! This house has been given a facelift with a new roof, fresh paint, new granite countertops and more. There is plenty of room for parking with the new gravel circle drive and concrete pad under the porte cochere. The front porch has room for rocking chairs where you can sit and visit with friends or enjoy the backyard which has a new covered deck. One of the first things you will notice upon entering is the beautiful stained shiplap ceiling, a beautiful fireplace, and built in bookshelves. With 3 bedrooms and 2 updated bathrooms, this house is sure to suit your needs and meet your wishlist.

$210,000 Active Under Contract

5322 Horseshoe Drive ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,076 SqFt 1 Acres

Live with a country feel, but with in-town convenience! This home has massive windows overlooking an expansive, fully-fenced, woodsy backyard. The main living room with two story ceiling and a wood-burning insert fireplace creates an amazing center gathering space for your home. Kitchen features a glass cooktop, separate oven, microwave, peninsula seating, and a pantry. Bonus room upstairs could be a study or office. Check out the extra sunroom which opens to back patio. Large workshop in the back yard.

$199,900 Active Under Contract

277 Highway 3191 NATCHITOCHES, Louisiana

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,882 SqFt 1.050 Acres

Charming two bedroom, 2 bath home located in Esler Field subdivision with a backyard that is a gardener's paradise. Enjoy your days working in the flowerbeds in your large backyard and relax your sore muscles in one of the two jacuzzi tubs. The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet and en suite bathroom. The guest bathroom features a new walk-in tub complete with shower head as well. Enjoy your evenings on the large covered back deck. If you need a workshop or storage check out the 12'x24' building with electricity! Water lines have been run throughout the backyard to make watering your beds easy. Square footage is approximate.

$125,000 Active Under Contract

154 Flagon Loop PINEVILLE, Louisiana

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,216 SqFt 0.480 Acres