$383,000
PENDING

253 Melrose St Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Bay Area Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,004/month

Total Views 6,138
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,852 Sq Ft
$134 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Home Security System
  • Corner Lot
  • Screened Patio
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Welcome to 253 Melrose St, Corpus Christi, TX
Located in the sought-after Bessar Park subdivision and just two blocks from Ocean Drive, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers 2,851 sq ft of well-maintained living space on a large corner lot.
Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout, sound-dampening windows, and cedar-lined closets in every bedroom. The home also includes a spacious flex area and the ability to create a large or grand primary suite to suit your needs. One of the standout features is the 1,000+ sq ft of bonus space attached to the 4-car garage, which includes two half bathrooms. This area is perfect for rental income, a guest suite, office space, or hobby use. Conveniently located near downtown Corpus Christi with quick access to parks, restaurants, and entertainment.

Listing Agent

Dustin Cameron

Keller Williams Coastal Bend License #0734372 Listed on: 05/23/2025

Keller Williams Coastal Bend

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,599

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,852 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Calk Elementary School
  • Hamlin Middle School
  • Ray High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bessar Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 8 / 8

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,599

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name: BESSAR PARK
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Living Area: 2852.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler/Irrigation, Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gutter(s)
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Calk
  • Junior High Dist: Corpus Christi ISD
  • High School: Ray
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hamlin

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12627.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 8
  • Tax Lot: 8

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $10,599 $487,403 $0 $0
2023 $5,685 $443,094 $0 $0
2022 $10,022 $402,813 $69,449 $333,364
2021 $9,747 $372,781 $69,449 $303,332
2020 $8,549 $326,173 $69,449 $256,724
2019 $8,718 $329,740 $69,449 $260,291
2018 $8,530 $336,870 $69,449 $267,421
2017 $8,374 $331,702 $69,449 $262,253
2016 $7,720 $305,791 $69,449 $236,342
2015 $2,342 $303,028 $69,449 $233,579
2014 $2,342 $302,153 $69,449 $232,704
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/13/2025 07/13/25 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $383,000 +23.6% $134 / Sq Ft
12/28/2020 12/28/20 Sold -- -- --
11/28/2020 11/28/20 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2019 09/27/19 For Sale $309,900 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
11/20/2017 11/20/17 Rented $1,990 0.0% --
10/21/2017 10/21/17 Under Contract -- -- --
09/14/2017 09/14/17 For Rent $1,990 0.0% --
08/06/2016 08/06/16 Rented $1,990 -11.6% --
07/07/2016 07/07/16 Under Contract -- -- --
05/13/2016 05/13/16 For Rent $2,250 -- --
Source: South Texas MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- San Jacinto Title Svcs Holly
Source: Public Records

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Source: South Texas MLS

MLS Number: 458242

South Texas MLS

APN: 194623

Texas Nueces County Corpus Christi 78404 Bay Area

253 Melrose St, Corpus Christi, TX

This home is located at 253 Melrose St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404 and is currently priced at $383,000, approximately $134 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 253 Melrose St is a home located in Nueces County with nearby schools including Wilson Elementary School, Hamlin Middle School, and Ray High School.

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