$383,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2025
Last list price

253 Melrose St Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Bay Area Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,852 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$134 Per Sq Ft

51 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of August 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dustin Cameron

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

Keller Williams Coastal Bend

Last Buyer's Agent

Desi Montez

Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Ste License #0789174

Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Ste

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

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
  • Gas 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

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2025
Closed on
Aug 22, 2025
Sold by
Sandoval Daniel
Bought by
Kerwick Jacob Michael and Kerwick Shannon Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Dustin Cameron
Keller Williams Coastal Bend
Buyer's Agent
Desi Montez
Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Ste
List Price
$383,000
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$395,231

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.99%
Original Mortgage
$376,062
Outstanding Balance
$375,736
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$19,495

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2019
Closed on
Dec 23, 2020
Sold by
Mooney Ana M
Bought by
Sandoval Daniel
Seller's Agent
Paula Gaut
PAULA GAUT PROPERTIES, INC
Buyer's Agent
Kris Cardona
Keller Williams Coastal Bend
List Price
$309,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.87%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- San Jacinto Title Svcs Holly
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $376,062 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold -- -- --
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 -- -- -- View Prior Sale
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

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $5,728 $502,772 $69,449 $433,323
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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dustin Cameron

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Dustin Cameron

    Keller Williams Coastal Bend

    (361) 774-3229

    11 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Dustin Cameron
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Desi Montez

    Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Ste

    (361) 446-4411

    2 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Desi Montez
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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Paula Gaut

    PAULA GAUT PROPERTIES, INC

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kris Cardona

    Keller Williams Coastal Bend

    (361) 877-8260

    9 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Kris Cardona
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  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Lowell Gaut

    PAULA GAUT PROPERTIES, INC

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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Erkan Ozbent

    PAULA GAUT PROPERTIES, INC

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Map

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

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