Welcome to this exceptional estate in Taft, Texas offering over 3,000 square feet of space, comfort, and timeless charm. This expansive home features a 2-car garage and a thoughtfully designed layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is a true centerpiece with a cozy banquette seating area, large island, and double cooktop—ideal for gathering with friends.
Inside, you’ll find generous living spaces highlighted by two fireplaces, one anchoring the main living room and the other creating a private retreat in the grand primary suite. The oversized primary bedroom offers a relaxing escape with plenty of room to unwind.
Step outside to a large backyard designed for enjoyment, complete with an outdoor kitchen area perfect for hosting and making the most of South Texas evenings. With tons of space throughout and endless potential to make it your own, this property is ready to become your forever home.
Pending
$160,000
743 Retama Ave, Taft, TX 78390
3beds
3,027sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$53/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous living spacesCozy banquette seating areaTwo fireplacesThoughtfully designed layoutLarge islandDouble cooktopOversized primary bedroom
- 143 days
- 511
- 37
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Montalvo 361-765-1725,
Mirabal Montalvo & Associates
Source: South Texas MLS,MLS#: 474837
Originating MLS: Corpus Christi
Originating MLS: Corpus ChristiFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Split Bedrooms, Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,027
- Total interior livable area: 3,027 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Rear/Side/Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Outdoor Kitchen, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Interior Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 55431
- Special conditions: In Foreclosure
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Short Term Rental Allowed
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Taft-Driscoll
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Taft
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $53/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $331,101
- Annual tax amount: $4,628
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 144 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Listing removed | $257,000$85/sqft |
Source:  South Texas MLS #450430 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $257,000$85/sqft |
Source: RPMLS #146833 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2025 | Pending sale | $257,000$85/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #450430 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Contingent | $257,000$85/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #450430 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Pending sale | $257,000$85/sqft |
Source: RPMLS #146833 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Contingent | $257,000$85/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #450430 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2025 | Price change | $257,000-3%$85/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #450430 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2025 | Price change | $265,000-1.5%$88/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #450430 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2025 | Price change | $269,000-1.8%$89/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #450430 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2024 | Price change | $274,000-1.8%$91/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #450430 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $279,000+21.3%$92/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #450430 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: South Texas MLS #396200 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2022 | Pending sale | $229,999$76/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #396200 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2022 | Contingent | $229,999$76/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #396200 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2022 | Price change | $229,999-2.1%$76/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #396200 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2022 | Price change | $234,999-2.1%$78/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #396200 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2022 | Price change | $239,999-4%$79/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #396200 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $249,999$83/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #396200 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2022 | Pending sale | $249,999$83/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #396200 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2022 | Contingent | $249,999$83/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #396200 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $249,999$83/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #396200 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2022 | Contingent | $249,999$83/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #396200 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $249,999$83/sqft |
Source: South Texas MLS #396200 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,628 +3.2% | $266,200 +10% |
| 2024 | $4,486 +27.7% | $242,000 -19.9% |
| 2023 | $3,513 +31.2% | $302,239 +44.7% |
| 2022 | $2,677 +2.7% | $208,892 +10% |
| 2021 | $2,605 +0.8% | $189,902 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $2,584 +1.5% | $185,786 +5.7% |
| 2019 | $2,545 -1.3% | $175,795 -4.2% |
| 2017 | $2,577 +5.1% | $183,480 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $2,451 +2.3% | $176,686 +19.2% |
| 2015 | $2,396 | $148,221 +10.4% |
| 2013 | $2,396 | $134,242 +20.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $111,360 -5.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $117,998 -17.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $143,797 +0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $143,546 +0.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $142,750 +1.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $140,869 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $3,056 +0.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,047 +2.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,984 +0% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,983 -10.1% | -- |
| 2000 | $3,319 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 78390
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Taft
- Middle: Taft
- High: Taft
- District: Taft 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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