Where Palm Beach Elegance Meets Island Serenity—Presenting a once-in-a-lifetime legacy estate, gracefully offered by its original owners. Masterfully designed by Dykema and Dykema Architects, this Mediterranean-inspired sanctuary sits on an extraordinary 169 feet of private waterfront, offering unobstructed panoramic views of Laguna Madre, the JFK Bridge, surrounding wetlands, and a vast canal. Every detail of this 4,000+ sq ft, four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath compound reflects timeless craftsmanship and thoughtful design. Enchanting tropical gardens by Sean Christopher of C-Scapes—now reimagined by Billy Diaz of Southern Paradise Landscaping—embrace the residence with layered textures and serenity. Inside, curated finishes abound: hand-scraped white oak and travertine flooring, solid cedar beams, artisan-crafted cabinetry, and arched window entries clad in imported Cantera stone. Light pours through soaring ceilings, framing breathtaking water and sunset views from nearly every room. A central courtyard unveils a resort-style pool and spa, surrounded by over 1,700 sq ft of covered and open-air balconies—an exquisite setting for tranquil mornings or refined entertaining. The two-story guest house, two-car garage, and newly constructed moisture-shield boat landing complete this distinguished waterfront retreat. This is more than a home—it is an architectural symphony of elegance, privacy, and coastal grandeur. A rare opportunity to claim a truly iconic residence that embodies the very soul of island living.
Pending
$2,590,000
13801 Topsail St, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
4beds
4,034sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
9,553 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$642/sqft
$63/mo HOA
What's special
Central courtyardMediterranean-inspired sanctuaryTwo-car garageResort-style pool and spaEnchanting tropical gardensLayered textures and serenitySolid cedar beams
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Listed by:
Kim Erwin 361-688-9509,
KW Coastal Bend - Island
Source: South Texas MLS,MLS#: 482766
Originating MLS: Corpus Christi
Originating MLS: Corpus ChristiFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Trash Compactor
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Home Office, Open Floorplan, Split Bedrooms, Cable TV, Window Treatments, Additional Living Quarters, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,034
- Total interior livable area: 4,034 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Front Entry, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Dock
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool
- Fencing: Stucco Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Channel, Canal Access
Lot
- Size: 9,553 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 042800100160
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Concrete,Tile
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Barataria Bay #4
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- HOA fee: $750 annually
Location
- Region: Corpus Christi
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $642/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,376,228
- Annual tax amount: $26,670
- Date on market: 9/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2026 | Pending sale | $2,590,000$642/sqft |
Source:  South Texas MLS #482766 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,590,000$642/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #482766 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2026 | Listing removed | $2,590,000$642/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #462166 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $2,590,000-3.7%$642/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #462166 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,690,000$667/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #462166 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,670 +10% | $1,376,228 +0.2% |
| 2024 | $24,239 +9.5% | $1,373,737 +10% |
| 2023 | $22,140 -8.4% | $1,248,852 +10% |
| 2022 | $24,169 +5.8% | $1,135,320 +10% |
| 2021 | $22,840 +3.7% | $1,032,109 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $22,031 -0.8% | $967,952 -0.9% |
| 2019 | $22,208 | $977,226 +1.1% |
| 2018 | $22,208 +22.4% | $966,717 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $18,147 +18.9% | $963,636 +11.5% |
| 2016 | $15,266 | $864,575 0% |
| 2015 | $15,266 | $864,819 +6.1% |
| 2014 | $15,266 | $815,334 +50.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $543,215 +8.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $501,612 -12.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $571,417 -4.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $597,079 -16.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $716,068 -4.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $747,808 +8.1% |
| 2006 | $20,654 +3.7% | $691,823 +6.8% |
| 2005 | $19,922 | $647,811 +25.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $516,166 +286.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $133,690 |
| 2002 | -- | $133,690 +48.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $89,984 +77.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $50,609 |
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Neighborhood: 78418
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Flour Bluff
- Middle: Flour Bluff
- High: Flour Bluff
- District: Flour Bluff ISD
Source: South Texas MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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