Bay Area
A birdwatcher's paradise
A flurry of birds are drawn to this sun-soaked coast, earning Corpus Christi the designation as the “birdiest” city in America. Bird enthusiasts gather each year in April at South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 6 miles away via South Staples Street, to catch the spring migration. The event hosts keynote speakers who touch on topics regarding shoreline species and identifying birds by sight and sound.Over 20 sea turtle releases each year
One of the Bay Area's more popular waterside parks is Cole Park, which has a skate park attached and a large public pier for fishing. "The park also has a little gazebo that hosts live bands. You can sit on the grass and enjoy the view and music," Berry says. Pocket parks dot the area north to south. The 18-hole Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course and Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge both settle on the Bay Area's southern side. The golf course is mostly flat, but its bunkers create a semi-variable terrain. The refuge is open and wooded with viewing platforms featuring educational signs, making identifying the feathered friends drawn to the region easy. McGee Beach is just 6 miles north and is known for its particularly calm swimming waters. And the Padre Island National Seashore may be a hike at just over 20 miles from home, but the islands over 100 miles of sandy shores are a straight shoot southeast from the Bay Area along a route that shares its same name. "The surrounding coast – including North Padre Island, Rockport and Aransas, Texas – are where many people fish," says local Realtor Anita Cisneros of eXp Realty LLC.
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Bayfront homes, inland cottages
Bay area properties settle relatively close together in grid-style subdivisions and reflect an architectural medley: "There's some upscale houses, and some that have been there since the 1940s," Berry says. "One street could be really nice, and the next might not be. It's kind of hit or miss down there. That's the honest truth," she adds. Prices currently range from the mid to high $100,000s for a move-in ready home that is less than 1,000 square feet or properties that need significant renovation. Most homes fall into the $200,000 to $300,000 bracket, but one over 2,000 square feet will surpass $400,000. Condos on the water head into the $500,000 to $600,000 range, and a bayside mansion will topple over $1 million. A fair share of oaks line the streets in addition to the palm trees, and sidewalks and streetlights make evening strolls comfortable. Corpus Christi also receives regular glancing blows from Hurricanes, but the last major one was in 2017. It's recommended that homes close to the water have flood insurance.
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Over a million square feet of retail
Locals may head to Salty Oak BBQ and El Muelle de San Blas for dinner and lunch. El Muelle de San Blas has been family-owned and operated for two decades, and its menu, filled with Mexican classics, also has fresh seafood options from fish to jumbo shrimp, scallops and octopus. "I like Hesters too. It feels fresh and hearty. They make some lunch sandwiches, but I get the mocha Frappuccino. I just got on a coffee kick," Berry says. There are several H-E-B grocery stores in the area, including one centrally located on South Alameda Street. The Corpus Christi Southside Farmers' Market has also been running for over 20 years on Everhart Road. Locals can head there every Saturday for both produce and arts and craft vendors. For retail, La Palmera Mall is local on South Padre Island Drive and widely known for its over one million square feet devoted to box chains like Forever 21, Macy's, H&M and more.
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59 campuses serving 29 square miles
The Corpus Christi Independent School District is the largest in the area, with 59 campuses serving more than 29 square miles. Students may take their first steps at Menger Elementary School before moving on to Marvin Baker Middle School and W.B. Ray High School. The elementary school earns a C-plus score from Niche, the middle gets a B rating and the high school gets a B plus. The elementary school has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11-to-1, and its administration and counselors take their time getting to know each student by name.
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Quality medical care and amenities all near by
"The Bay Area is less walkable than other places, like downtown Corpus Christi. You'd have to drive everywhere or grab an Uber, taxi or bus," Cisneros says. The Corpus Christi Charter Bus Company serves the area and offers customized rent-for-hire transport. When flights are needed, Corpus Christi International Airport is 12 miles away via Route 358. Even if a car is mostly necessary, being waterside makes every daily commuting pleasurable, according to Michelle Berry: "Just being able to drive by the beautiful bay is relaxing. I'll purposefully drive down Ocean Drive just to take that route."
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jacqueline O'Neill
Jacqueline O'Neill
Corpus Christi Realty
(361) 420-7568
218 Total Sales
31 in Bay Area
$55K - $590K Price Range
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Victor Ronje
Victor Ronje
eXp Realty LLC
(361) 480-0269
56 Total Sales
7 in Bay Area
$100K - $435K Price Range
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Kirstynn Mikulencak
Kirstynn Mikulencak
Mirabal Montalvo & Associates
(361) 603-3550
35 Total Sales
3 in Bay Area
$122K - $346K Price Range
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Mylin Anandula
Mylin Anandula
Responds QuicklyLPT Realty, LLC
(833) 364-5890
180 Total Sales
22 in Bay Area
$110K - $570K Price Range
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Lorena Lucio, GRI
Lorena Lucio, GRI
Texas Ally Real Estate Group
(361) 600-9740
62 Total Sales
9 in Bay Area
$145K - $965K Price Range
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Jamie Chism
Jamie Chism
Keller Williams Coastal Bend
(361) 336-0681
81 Total Sales
10 in Bay Area
$121K - $354K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Swantner Park
- Picnic Area
- Beach
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lindale Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Ropes Park
- Picnic Area
- Beach
- Parking Lot
Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge
- Trails
- Playground
- Nature Center
Poenisch Park
- Picnic Area
- Beach
- Parking Lot
Palmetto Park
- Dog Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
South Pope Park
- Soccer
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
South Bay Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Beach
Cole Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bay Area | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bay Area Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bay Area, Corpus Christi sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bay Area, Corpus Christi over the last 12 months is $317,500, up 112% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$389,000
Median Sale Price
$317,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$357,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$389,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$383,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
268
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
112%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,629
Number of Homes for Sale
39
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,017
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,650
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,189
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
732
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 4pm
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Tuesday, Aug 124 - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$709 - $1,366 per month
- The Palm on SPID
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 520+ Sq Ft
- 7218 S Padre Island Dr
- Corpus Christi, TX
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
39,106
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,095
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,042
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.3%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.4%
Advanced Degrees
13.6%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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