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This charming Craftsman style home has the elegance, space, and historic features that make you feel right at home! From the inviting front porch enter into a large living room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Throw open the French doors to the adjoining dining room and you have a large, elegant entertaining space. The kitchen features the original door and a large well-lit space with a breakfast area overlooking the backyard. A separate utility room, this house has all the expected modern functionalities while keeping its original charm. Do NOT miss the built-in cabinets beside the side entrance from the porte-cochère. Two bedrooms downstairs and the primary downstairs bedroom has an en suite bathroom with another full bathroom in the hall for visitors. Three more bedrooms upstairs and a spacious bathroom round the house out to give space for everyone. The detached garage has a room on the second story for a studio with plenty of storage below.

$274,000 Active

1807 White Street ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,726 SqFt 0.270 Acres

New Orleans living right here in the Historic Garden District of Alexandria. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is situated on a corner lot with carport parking on Albert Street and front door facing City Park Blvd. The main living space of this home features original hardwood floors, living and dining rooms with gorgeous chandeliers and beautiful detail finishes, mid century kitchen, en suite bedroom featuring a huge bathroom, and a guest bedroom and guest bathroom. Adding to this already remarkable home is an enormous separate living space complete with brick floors, another kitchen area, and you will find a second en suite bedroom with another huge bathroom, this area is a perfect mother-in-law suite. Fresh paint inside and out this house should be at the top of your MUST SEE list. Call today to schedule a showing. Some of these listing photos have been virtually staged to show the size of room, decorating possibilities, and more.

$269,000 Active Under Contract

831 City Park Boulevard ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,389 SqFt 0.330 Acres

100% Financing Available! Built in 1908 located in the Historic Alexandria Garden District, this beauty boasts over 3800 sf of living space with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sunroom, front and rear foyers, 5 fireplaces, open and bright living and family room, dining room, kitchen and a private 2nd floor suite. Lovingly restored, original hardwood floors, 13 ft ceilings and many other fabulous features. The exterior features front and rear porches, brick paver walkways and patio, shop, koi pond and majestic oak trees situated on large, fenced, corner lot. A must see, please call today to schedule your private tour.

$260,000 Active

1904 Vance Avenue ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

5 Beds 5 Baths 3,850 SqFt 0.600 Acres

It doesn't get better than life with a white picket fence in a historic house on a red brick street. This charmer with custom shutter awnings is located in the National Register Historic Garden District. Upon entering you are greeted with custom craftsman style built-in bookshelves and taken into a large living room area complete with a fireplace. A sunroom on the front of the house and just off the living room has a door to the front porch which could serve as an office or extra bedroom. The dining room is decorated in rich tones and another fireplace for cozy entertaining and dinners. The kitchen countertops are professionally polished with a large island to give ample work and storage space. Out the kitchen to the backyard, you'll enjoy the large wrap around back porch. The bedrooms have special features such as a fireplace, custom built-ins and beautiful hardwood floors. Check out the clawfoot tub in the hall bath too, which is the perfect finish to the historic feel!

$225,000 Active

2111 Albert Street ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,973 SqFt 0.300 Acres

Rental Income Potential! This historic home situated in the local historic Garden District of Alexandria features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, high ceilings, pocket doors, ample closet space, a cozy gas log fireplace in the living room, and a bright sun room off the back of the main house. The backyard is fully fenced in and has a guest house with a separate entrance. The guest house has 2 bedrooms and one bath with a large living room with a gas fireplace. The large primary bedroom features a walk-in cedar closet. This home will be getting a new architectural shingle roof very soon. 100% conventional financing is available through Bancorp South and Regions Bank.

$224,000 Active

1912 Polk Street ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

5 Beds 3 Baths 3,550 SqFt 0.380 Acres

Cute Craftsman Bungalow with two bedrooms, one bath, and a bonus room. The screened front porch stretches across the front of the house and the side features a single car porte cochere on the side. Situated next to Bolton High School, the house faces dedicated green space called the Magnolia Park. Alley access is available behind the house and a portion has been graveled to provide ample parking. With 100% financing available, this home could be made into a charmer for you! House was completely rewired and has new plumbing. New HVAC to be installed.

1724 Beech Street ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

2 Beds 1 Baths 2,100 SqFt 0.150 Acres