A rare find! Stunning, mid-century modern with all the amenities you love! Located in popular Bessar Park, this home has that unique blend of beautiful updating that maintains the original classic contemporary architecture. Some of the features of this amazing home are: a dramatic living area surrounded by expansive windows with beautiful views, decorative fireplace; open concept floor plan that joins living, dining and kitchen; French doors that lead to the huge outdoor living area; chef's kitchen with stainless appliances including a Thermador gas range, GE Monogram blt in refrigerator, wine refrigerator, island, granite counters and backsplash; downstairs bedroom and full bath; upstairs includes the master suite with huge walk in closet and luxurious bath; guest suite with full bath; beautiful light wood floors; spa-like bathrooms; designer touches throughout; updated guest quarters with kitchenette and full bath with garden tub; 3 car side entry garage; circular drive & more!
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256 Melrose St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
3beds
2,892sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1948
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$462,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,162 Estimated rent
Home value
$462,500
$439,000 - $486,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Electric
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Separate Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Master Up, Open Concept Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,892 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck Open, Patio Open
- Exterior features: Brick
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Guest Quarters
- Parcel number: 066600060090
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Previously Occupied
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City Sewer
- Water: City Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: Corpus Christi
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $510,456
- Annual tax amount: $8,943
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Pending sale | $475,000$164/sqft |
Source:  South Texas MLS #466024 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $475,000-2.1%$164/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #466024 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $485,000-2.8%$168/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #466024 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $499,000-4%$173/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #460001 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $520,000+18.5%$180/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #460001 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2023 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2023 | Pending sale | $439,000$152/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #414060 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2023 | Contingent | $439,000$152/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #414060 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2023 | Price change | $439,000-2.2%$152/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #414060 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2023 | Price change | $449,000-2.2%$155/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #414060 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $459,000+2%$159/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #414060 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2020 | Listing removed | $450,000$156/sqft |
Source: South Coast Real Estate #366922 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $450,000+25.3%$156/sqft |
Source: South Coast Real Estate #366922 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2015 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2015 | Pending sale | $359,000$124/sqft |
Source: Garron Dean & Associates #233703 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2015 | Price change | $359,000-9.1%$124/sqft |
Source: Garron Dean & Associates #233703 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2015 | Listed for sale | $395,000-1.2%$137/sqft |
Source: Garron Dean & Associates #233703 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2015 | Listing removed | $399,900$138/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Best of the Best #226452 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2015 | Listed for sale | $399,900$138/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Best of the Best #226452 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2014 | Listing removed | $399,900$138/sqft |
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| 8/7/2014 | Price change | $399,900-5.9%$138/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Best of the Best #226452 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2013 | Listed for sale | $425,000$147/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Steel #219086 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,943 -21.6% | $510,456 -2.7% |
| 2024 | $11,407 +13.1% | $524,555 +10.8% |
| 2023 | $10,088 +6.2% | $473,349 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $9,495 +3.7% | $425,625 +9.7% |
| 2021 | $9,158 +7.1% | $388,134 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $8,547 -1.2% | $360,036 -0.9% |
| 2019 | $8,649 | $363,361 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $8,649 +7.9% | $355,192 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $8,017 +20.3% | $349,892 -0.3% |
| 2016 | $6,664 | $350,817 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $6,664 | $346,539 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $6,664 | $344,556 +17.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $292,169 -10.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $324,894 +58.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $205,000 -24.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $270,333 -6.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $288,037 +3.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $278,639 +23.3% |
| 2006 | $6,236 +8.6% | $226,073 +11% |
| 2005 | $5,741 | $203,603 |
| 2004 | -- | $203,603 +18.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $171,267 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $155,697 |
| 2001 | -- | $155,697 |
| 2000 | -- | $155,697 |
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Neighborhood: Bay Area
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Wilson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Hamlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 5/10Ray High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Menger
- Middle: Baker
- High: Ray
- District: Corpus Christi ISD
Source: The 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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- Nueces County
- Corpus Christi
- 78404
- Bay Area
- 256 Melrose St
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