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Historic Short-Term Rental Compound
For Sale
$560,000

315 Browns Bend Road, Alexandria, LA 71303

Two Airbnb-ready dwellings on two acres, with surveyed lots and ample parking for guest stays.

Property Size3,100 SF
Lot Size2.00 Acres
Price / SF$180.65
Days on Market306

Property Features for 315 Browns Bend Road

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,100 SF
Lot size 2.00 Acres
Property subtype MULTI FAMILY FOR SALE / Townhouse

Additional Details

Furnished Yes
Business Included Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1895
Year Renovated 2024
Listing Agency: LATTER AND BLUM Central Realty LLC
Listed By: Buck Holt · License #995704186
Source: Compass
Added: Sep 28, 2025 Changed: Jul 22 Last Checked: Jul 22 at 2:51PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of LATTER AND BLUM Central Realty LLC

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property includes the historic Hardtner House (circa 1895) and the Lone Pine Cottage. The Hardtner House has been restored and offers two living rooms, a study, a dining room, a full kitchen, a king-sized bedroom, two bathrooms, and a sunroom on the first floor. The second floor provides an open area with two queen beds, two bean bags, a bathroom, a coffee bar, a baby bed, and a gym/sunroom equipped with two cots. The Lone Pine Cottage, described as fully renovated in 2024, features a living room with a Murphy bed, a small kitchen with a refrigerator-freezer, sink, microwave, countertop oven, and basic kitchen essentials, along with a dining table, a queen bedroom, and a bathroom.

The entire Hardtner House is available for rent through Airbnb, and it is also listed as Side A and Side B, allowing either full-house or individual-side rentals. The property is offered in a quiet, private, park-like setting on two acres, with ample parking and two mostly shaded acres for walking and jogging. The two acres comprise two separate one-acre lots that have been surveyed and divided into two distinct parcels.

The Hardtner House can accommodate six guests, while the Lone Pine Cottage can accommodate two to three.

Key Highlights

  • Historic Hardtner House built circa 1895 with 2,500 SF, two living rooms, study, dining room, full kitchen, and sunroom
  • Lone Pine Cottage (600 SF) with Murphy bed, small kitchen (refrigerator‑freezer, sink, microwave, countertop oven), queen bedroom, and bathroom
  • Two separate park‑like 1‑acre lots totaling 2 acres; lots are surveyed and divided into two parcels

Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $46.1k $14.88
− Vacancy −$4.2k −$1.35
EGI $41.9k $13.53
− OpEx −$18.9k −$6.09
NOI $23.1k $7.44
3,100 SF · lease $14.88/SF/yr · vacancy 9.10% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$329.5K
$288.3K – $384.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,062 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.12%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$854.5K
$747.7K – $997.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $59,818 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.68%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Short term rental ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Kitchen & Bath Showroom Electrical Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

105
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 71303, LA

22,797
Population
10,388
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
63.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
360
Density / Sq Mi
$66,761
Median Household Income
$40,687
Median Earnings
$1,115
Median Rent
$232,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Short term rental property - Two Airbnb-ready dwellings on two acres, with surveyed lots and ample parking for guest stays.
Where is this short term rental property located?
The property is located at 315 Browns Bend Road Alexandria, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $560,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic Hardtner House built circa 1895 with 2,500 SF, two living rooms, study, dining room, full kitchen, and sunroom; Lone Pine Cottage (600 SF) with Murphy bed, small kitchen (refrigerator‑freezer, sink, microwave, countertop oven), queen bedroom, and bathroom; Two separate park‑like 1‑acre lots totaling 2 acres; lots are surveyed and divided into two parcels
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