5215 S MACARTHUR Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301 (MLS# CN2536783)

5215 S MACARTHUR Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301

$550,000
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 261,360 Status: Active
Current Price: $550,000 List Date: 1/06/2026 Last Modified: 1/06/2026

Description

This Commercial location was once a thriving truck stop & home to Southwest Station located at the intersection of S MacArthur Drive (Hwy 71S) and Sugarhouse Road (LA 3250). This property, spanning 6.01 acres, was a significant hub for travelers and truckers alike, offering various amenities and services. Now vacant, it presents an opportunity for redevelopment into a hotel, a welcome center, or another convenience stop catering to high traffic counts in the area. The tanks on the property are certified annually, ensuring compliance with safety standards. This location appears ripe for someone with a vision to capitalize on its strategic position and history of serving travelers.

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More Information MLS# CN2536783

Listing Info

Delayed Marketing: No Document Modified: 2026-01-06 14:59:24.134413 Status: Active Listing Date: 2026-01-06 Listing Price: 550000 Current Price: $550,000 Modification Timestamp: 2026-01-06T21:24:19Z Photo Modified: 2026-01-06T21:24:19Z

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Legal Desc: 6.01 ACS: IN SEC. 41, T3N-R1W: LOTS 1-2-3-4-5-6, SQ. 2, SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 23, 24, 25 &; 26 OF SECTION 1, WILLOW GLEN PLANTATION SUBD.

General Property Description

Lot Dimensions: 635.00 x 635.00 x 417.00 x 413.00 St Front (Ft): 635 Mobile Allowed: No Divisible: No Acreage Range: 6 - 10.99 Acres: 6

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: This Commercial location was once a thriving truck stop & home to Southwest Station located at the intersection of S MacArthur Drive (Hwy 71S) and Sugarhouse Road (LA 3250). This property, spanning 6.01 acres, was a significant hub for travelers and truckers alike, offering various amenities and services. Now vacant, it presents an opportunity for redevelopment into a hotel, a welcome center, or another convenience stop catering to high traffic counts in the area. The tanks on the property are certified annually, ensuring compliance with safety standards. This location appears ripe for someone with a vision to capitalize on its strategic position and history of serving travelers.

Office/Member/Contract Info

List AOR: NOMAR

Land Type

Commercial: 1

Potential Use

Commercial: 1

Originating Details

Originating System ID: ROAMM Originating System Key: 56608644 Originating System Listing ID: 2536783 Originating System Name: ROAM Matrix

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Number: 5215 Dir: S Street Name: MACARTHUR Drive Parish: Rapides State: LA Zip Code: 71301 Area: 100 Rapides, Alex Side Tax Assessment Number: 2304109855000501 Zone: COMM Directions: MacArthur S (Hwy 167 S). Located on the corner of MacArthur Drive (Hwy 71S) and Sugarhouse Road (LA 3250). From I-49 going S, Exit LA 3250 Bounding Streets: MacArthur Dr & Sugarhouse Rd (LA 3250)

Property Features

Land Type: Commercial Potential Use: Commercial
Listing Office: LATTER AND BLUM Central Realty LLC
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Last Updated: January - 06 - 2026
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