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  • $155,000

    538 Southern St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

    3beds
    985sqft
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    $1,141/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1945
    6,752 Square Feet Lot
    $149,100 Zestimate®
    $157/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Original hardwood floors throughout
    Cute coastal cottage ready for new owners!! Home has original hardwood floors throughout! 3 bedrooms makes this home perfect if you are wanting to live just blocks away from Ocean Drive and all that the Downtown District has to offer! Close to city parks and walking paths.
    41 days
    200
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    Listed by:

    Stefanie Nucete 361-460-2785,

    Christi Properties

    Source: South Texas MLS,MLS#: 479612MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Corpus Christi

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Central, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Cable TV, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
      • Windows: Window Coverings
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 985
      • Total interior livable area: 985 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Concrete, Front Entry
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Enclosed, Patio
      • Exterior features: Patio
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 6,752 Square Feet
      • Features: Interior Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 205000310100

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage,Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1945

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Del Mar
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Corpus Christi

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $157/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $161,256
      • Annual tax amount: $3,569
      • Date on market: 7/18/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA

        Estimated market value

        $149,100

        $142,000 - $157,000

        $1,491/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/18/2026Listed for sale$155,000-2.5%$157/sqft
        Source: South Texas MLS #479612 Report a problem
        4/12/2026Listing removed$159,000$161/sqft
        Source: South Texas MLS #450237 Report a problem
        11/16/2025Price change$159,000-5.9%$161/sqft
        Source: South Texas MLS #450237 Report a problem
        10/12/2025Price change$169,000-5.6%$172/sqft
        Source: South Texas MLS #450237 Report a problem
        8/2/2025Price change$179,000-5.3%$182/sqft
        Source: South Texas MLS #450237 Report a problem
        6/25/2025Price change$189,000-5%$192/sqft
        Source: South Texas MLS #450237 Report a problem
        11/7/2024Listing removed$1,400$1/sqft
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        10/30/2024Listed for sale$199,000+20.6%$202/sqft
        Source: South Texas MLS #450237 Report a problem
        10/26/2024Price change$1,400-6.6%$1/sqft
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        10/16/2024Price change$1,499+7.1%$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        10/14/2024Price change$1,399-6.7%$1/sqft
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        10/11/2024Listed for rent$1,499+7.1%$2/sqft
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        9/24/2024Listing removed$1,399-12.5%$1/sqft
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        9/20/2024Price change$1,599+6.7%$2/sqft
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        8/25/2024Price change$1,499-6.3%$2/sqft
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        7/13/2024Listed for rent$1,599$2/sqft
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        2/14/2023Listing removed--
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        2/9/2023Price change$1,599-5.9%$2/sqft
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        1/30/2023Price change$1,699-5.3%$2/sqft
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        1/19/2023Listed for rent$1,795$2/sqft
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        9/8/2022Listing removed--
        Source: South Texas MLS #403619 Report a problem
        8/13/2022Pending sale$165,000$168/sqft
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        8/5/2022Contingent$165,000$168/sqft
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        7/13/2022Listed for sale$165,000$168/sqft
        Source: South Texas MLS #403619 Report a problem
        2/28/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,569 +3.9%$161,256 +2.1%
        2024$3,434 +13.8%$157,910 +11.5%
        2023$3,018 +39.6%$141,608 +62.9%
        2022$2,162 -5.5%$86,903 -1.6%
        2021$2,289 +3.2%$88,304 +4.1%
        2020$2,218 -2.3%$84,815 -2.1%
        2019$2,270 $86,593 -1%
        2018$2,270 +8.9%$87,482 +11.9%
        2017$2,085 +0.2%$78,162 -5.4%
        2016$2,081 $82,585 -8.7%
        2015$2,081 $90,490 +10.6%
        2014$2,081 $81,843 +15.9%
        2012-- $70,626 +1.4%
        2011-- $69,650 -7%
        2010-- $74,878 -3.3%
        2009-- $77,431 +8%
        2008-- $71,694 +3.7%
        2007-- $69,168 +35.1%
        2006$1,562 +37.2%$51,215 +41.2%
        2005$1,138 $36,261 -4.4%
        2004-- $37,933 +239.3%
        2003-- $11,180
        2002-- $11,180
        2001-- $11,180
        2000-- $11,180
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Bay Area

        Getting around

        70 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        42 / 100
        Some Transit
        50 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Menger
        • Middle: Hamlin
        • High: Ray
        • District: Corpus Christi 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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