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Homes for Sale Near Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Review active homes for sale within 3 miles of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's campus. Select a listing to view details, or inquire about a specific property.

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0.5 miles from campus

Single-Family · Ocean Drive

4 bd 2 ba 2,100 sqft$420,000

Beautiful 4-bedroom on Ocean Drive near TAMU-CC. Bay views, updated kitchen with granite, tile floors, and a covered patio. Premium location for a parent buyer or investor.

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0.5 miles from campus

Single-Family · Ocean Drive

4 bd 2 ba 2,100 sqft$420,000

Beautiful 4-bedroom on Ocean Drive near TAMU-CC. Bay views, updated kitchen with granite, tile floors, and a covered patio. Premium location for a parent buyer or investor.

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0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · South Side

3 bd 2 ba 1,550 sqft$295,000

3-bedroom on the South Side near TAMU-CC. Open floor plan, updated kitchen, tile throughout, and a large fenced backyard. Excellent entry-level parent-buyer property.

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0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · South Side

3 bd 2 ba 1,550 sqft$295,000

3-bedroom on the South Side near TAMU-CC. Open floor plan, updated kitchen, tile throughout, and a large fenced backyard. Excellent entry-level parent-buyer property.

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0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Ennis Joslin

3 bd 2 ba 1,380 sqft$235,000

Well-priced 3-bedroom on Ennis Joslin near TAMU-CC. Fresh paint, updated kitchen, tile floors, and a fenced yard. Solid entry point for a parent buyer or investor.

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0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Ennis Joslin

3 bd 2 ba 1,380 sqft$235,000

Well-priced 3-bedroom on Ennis Joslin near TAMU-CC. Fresh paint, updated kitchen, tile floors, and a fenced yard. Solid entry point for a parent buyer or investor.

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0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Everhart Square

3 bd 2 ba 1,600 sqft$280,000

Move-in ready 3-bedroom near Everhart and TAMU-CC. Open floor plan, updated kitchen and bath, ceramic tile, and a covered patio. Convenient to campus and shopping.

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0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Everhart Square

3 bd 2 ba 1,600 sqft$280,000

Move-in ready 3-bedroom near Everhart and TAMU-CC. Open floor plan, updated kitchen and bath, ceramic tile, and a covered patio. Convenient to campus and shopping.

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1.0 mile from campus

Single-Family · McArdle Park

3 bd 2 ba 1,480 sqft$265,000

Updated 3-bedroom near McArdle Park. Engineered wood floors, granite kitchen, newer HVAC, and a screened porch. Minutes from TAMU-CC and the Island.

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1.0 mile from campus

Single-Family · McArdle Park

3 bd 2 ba 1,480 sqft$265,000

Updated 3-bedroom near McArdle Park. Engineered wood floors, granite kitchen, newer HVAC, and a screened porch. Minutes from TAMU-CC and the Island.

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1.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · Padre Island Corridor

5 bd 3 ba 2,600 sqft$375,000

Large 5-bedroom near Padre Island corridor. Two-story with game room, gourmet kitchen, and a pool-sized backyard. Maximum roommate-rent configuration near TAMU-CC.

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1.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · Padre Island Corridor

5 bd 3 ba 2,600 sqft$375,000

Large 5-bedroom near Padre Island corridor. Two-story with game room, gourmet kitchen, and a pool-sized backyard. Maximum roommate-rent configuration near TAMU-CC.

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1.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · North Carancahua

4 bd 2.5 ba 2,250 sqft$345,000

Spacious 4-bedroom in North Corpus. Two-story with formal dining, updated kitchen with island, primary suite with dual vanities, and a covered patio. Strong roommate-rent configuration.

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1.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · North Carancahua

4 bd 2.5 ba 2,250 sqft$345,000

Spacious 4-bedroom in North Corpus. Two-story with formal dining, updated kitchen with island, primary suite with dual vanities, and a covered patio. Strong roommate-rent configuration.

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2.0 miles from campus

Condo · Airline Village

2 bd 2 ba 1,020 sqft$195,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo near TAMU-CC. Granite kitchen and baths, laminate floors, secure entry, and assigned parking. Low-maintenance entry in South Corpus Christi.

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2.0 miles from campus

Condo · Airline Village

2 bd 2 ba 1,020 sqft$195,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo near TAMU-CC. Granite kitchen and baths, laminate floors, secure entry, and assigned parking. Low-maintenance entry in South Corpus Christi.

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0.5 miles from campus

Corpus Christi, TX 78404 · Ocean Drive

$420,000 4 bd 2 ba 2,100 sqft

Beautiful 4-bedroom on Ocean Drive near TAMU-CC. Bay views, updated kitchen with granite, tile floors, and a covered patio. Premium location for a parent buyer or investor.

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Rent vs. Own + Cash-Flow Snapshot

Compare estimated nearby rent with the cost of owning this property. Roommate contributions may offset part of the payment, but all figures require review.

Rent Nearby

$3,800/mo

4 beds × $950/mo

Own This Property

$2,756/mo

Estimated payment @ 7.25%

Monthly Gap

+$1,044/mo

DSCR: 1.38x

Simple read: Estimated comparable rent is $3,800/mo. The estimated monthly ownership cost is $2,756/mo, creating an estimated difference of $1,044/mo before appreciation, tax treatment, principal reduction, maintenance changes, vacancies, or rent changes.

Roommate Rent Offset

If the student occupies one bedroom, up to 3 additional bedrooms may potentially be used by roommates. At an estimated $950 per occupied roommate bedroom, the projected monthly offset would be approximately $2,850.

Roommate income is not guaranteed. Lease gaps, turnover, non-payment, occupancy rules, and changing rental conditions may affect actual contributions.

Monthly Ownership Estimate

Estimated monthly costs with local-service review points for each line. Confirm actual financing, taxes, insurance, association charges, utilities, and management costs with qualified professionals.

Purchase Scenario

$420,000

est. price · 25% down ($105,000)

Principal & Interest

30-yr @ 7.25% · loan $315,000

$2,149/mo

Property Tax

~1.2% effective rate on $420,000

$424/mo

Homeowners / Hazard / Flood InsuranceConfirm during review

$2,200/yr estimate · varies by location, coverage, carrier

$183/mo

HOA / Condo DuesConfirm during review

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$0/mo

Property ManagementEducational estimate

~8% of gross rent · leasing, maintenance, rent collection

$304/mo

Internet / Utilities SetupConfirm during review

Student-friendly plan estimate · varies by provider

$80/mo

Move-In / Setup ReserveEducational estimate

Monthly reserve for furniture, storage, move-in costs

$200/mo

Estimated Total Monthly Ownership Cost

$3,340/mo

vs. $3,800/mo estimated rent

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Rent Nearby

$3,800/mo

Est. PITIA

$2,756/mo

Est. Diff

+$1,044/mo

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Comparable Nearby Options

Compare other active Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi-area properties from the current result set.

1.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · $345,000

Same property type

0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · 3 bd / 2 ba · $295,000

Same property type

0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · 3 bd / 2 ba · $235,000

Same property type

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For Sale

0.5 miles from campus

Single-Family · Ocean Drive

4 bd 2 ba 2,100 sqft$420,000

Beautiful 4-bedroom on Ocean Drive near TAMU-CC. Bay views, updated kitchen with granite, tile floors, and a covered patio. Premium location for a parent buyer or investor.

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0.5 miles from campus

Single-Family · Ocean Drive

4 bd 2 ba 2,100 sqft$420,000

Beautiful 4-bedroom on Ocean Drive near TAMU-CC. Bay views, updated kitchen with granite, tile floors, and a covered patio. Premium location for a parent buyer or investor.

For Sale

0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · South Side

3 bd 2 ba 1,550 sqft$295,000

3-bedroom on the South Side near TAMU-CC. Open floor plan, updated kitchen, tile throughout, and a large fenced backyard. Excellent entry-level parent-buyer property.

For Sale

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0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · South Side

3 bd 2 ba 1,550 sqft$295,000

3-bedroom on the South Side near TAMU-CC. Open floor plan, updated kitchen, tile throughout, and a large fenced backyard. Excellent entry-level parent-buyer property.

For Sale

0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Ennis Joslin

3 bd 2 ba 1,380 sqft$235,000

Well-priced 3-bedroom on Ennis Joslin near TAMU-CC. Fresh paint, updated kitchen, tile floors, and a fenced yard. Solid entry point for a parent buyer or investor.

For Sale

1 / 5

0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Ennis Joslin

3 bd 2 ba 1,380 sqft$235,000

Well-priced 3-bedroom on Ennis Joslin near TAMU-CC. Fresh paint, updated kitchen, tile floors, and a fenced yard. Solid entry point for a parent buyer or investor.

For Sale

0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Everhart Square

3 bd 2 ba 1,600 sqft$280,000

Move-in ready 3-bedroom near Everhart and TAMU-CC. Open floor plan, updated kitchen and bath, ceramic tile, and a covered patio. Convenient to campus and shopping.

For Sale

1 / 5

0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Everhart Square

3 bd 2 ba 1,600 sqft$280,000

Move-in ready 3-bedroom near Everhart and TAMU-CC. Open floor plan, updated kitchen and bath, ceramic tile, and a covered patio. Convenient to campus and shopping.

For Sale

1.0 mile from campus

Single-Family · McArdle Park

3 bd 2 ba 1,480 sqft$265,000

Updated 3-bedroom near McArdle Park. Engineered wood floors, granite kitchen, newer HVAC, and a screened porch. Minutes from TAMU-CC and the Island.

For Sale

1 / 5

1.0 mile from campus

Single-Family · McArdle Park

3 bd 2 ba 1,480 sqft$265,000

Updated 3-bedroom near McArdle Park. Engineered wood floors, granite kitchen, newer HVAC, and a screened porch. Minutes from TAMU-CC and the Island.

For Sale

1.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · Padre Island Corridor

5 bd 3 ba 2,600 sqft$375,000

Large 5-bedroom near Padre Island corridor. Two-story with game room, gourmet kitchen, and a pool-sized backyard. Maximum roommate-rent configuration near TAMU-CC.

For Sale

1 / 5

1.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · Padre Island Corridor

5 bd 3 ba 2,600 sqft$375,000

Large 5-bedroom near Padre Island corridor. Two-story with game room, gourmet kitchen, and a pool-sized backyard. Maximum roommate-rent configuration near TAMU-CC.

For Sale

1.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · North Carancahua

4 bd 2.5 ba 2,250 sqft$345,000

Spacious 4-bedroom in North Corpus. Two-story with formal dining, updated kitchen with island, primary suite with dual vanities, and a covered patio. Strong roommate-rent configuration.

For Sale

1 / 5

1.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · North Carancahua

4 bd 2.5 ba 2,250 sqft$345,000

Spacious 4-bedroom in North Corpus. Two-story with formal dining, updated kitchen with island, primary suite with dual vanities, and a covered patio. Strong roommate-rent configuration.

For Sale

2.0 miles from campus

Condo · Airline Village

2 bd 2 ba 1,020 sqft$195,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo near TAMU-CC. Granite kitchen and baths, laminate floors, secure entry, and assigned parking. Low-maintenance entry in South Corpus Christi.

For Sale

1 / 5

2.0 miles from campus

Condo · Airline Village

2 bd 2 ba 1,020 sqft$195,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo near TAMU-CC. Granite kitchen and baths, laminate floors, secure entry, and assigned parking. Low-maintenance entry in South Corpus Christi.

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NEIGHBORHOODS

Compare Neighborhoods Near Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Compare four Corpus Christi areas by proximity to the TAMUCC campus, housing type, buyer fit, and practical considerations before focusing your search.

Residential neighborhood near the coast with established homes

Near Campus

Oso Bay Shores / Academic Precinct

78412 · Walkable to campus

Residential development near the TAMUCC lagoon-side academic precinct on Oso Bay, the immediate housing zone for the campus on Ward Island. It combines student housing with coastal-family homes on one of Corpus Christi's more distinct shoreline campuses.

Housing MixStudent housing, townhomes, and coastal single-family homes

Best FitStudents, faculty, and parents wanting to live nearest the lagoon campus

Watch ForCoastal salt air and wind affect exterior upkeep; flood zone matters near the bay

Featured Area

Homes along a coastal road with waterfront setting

Coastal Living

Bayfront / Ocean Drive

78401 / 78401 · Short drive to campus

Corpus Christi's iconic bayside residential corridor along Ocean Drive and the Bayfront, home to larger homes and some of the city's most desirable addresses. It offers bay views and prestige while remaining a manageable drive to the TAMUCC campus.

Housing MixWaterfront and near-water single-family homes

Best FitBuyers seeking a premium coastal address and bay views

Watch ForWaterfront pricing and flood-zone insurance requirements

Featured Area

Tree-lined residential street with single-family homes

Family Suburbs

South Side

78412 / 78413 · Short drive to campus

The dense south-side residential district with established neighborhoods, schools, and retail near Patrick/Texarkana corridors. Its family-friendly inventory and proximity to campus make it a practical home base for students, faculty, and parents alike.

Housing MixEstablished single-family homes and subdivisions

Best FitFamilies and commuters wanting schools and retail near campus

Watch ForTraffic on main south-side corridors at peak hours

Featured Area

Row of townhomes with contemporary architecture

Urban Residential

Smiths/City Center

78404 · Short drive to campus

Central Corpus Christi neighborhoods between downtown and parts of the bayfront with a growing mix of restored homes, townhomes, and urban apartments. The area's central location and variety appeal to students, professionals, and buyers seeking energized city living.

Housing MixHistoric homes, townhomes, and urban apartments

Best FitYoung professionals and students wanting central city energy

Watch ForStreet parking can be limited in the urban core

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Market Guidance

TAMUCC Housing Market Guides

Local guides for parents, investors, sellers, and borrowers reviewing housing near Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Parent Guide

Buying Housing Near TAMUCC: Parent Guide to Corpus Christi Areas

What parents should evaluate when comparing rent, ownership, neighborhood selection, and resale potential near Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

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Parent Guide

Rent vs. Buy Near Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

A Corpus Christi-focused rent-vs-buy guide for families comparing student rental costs against owning near TAMUCC.

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Local Guide

Best Corpus Christi Areas to Review for TAMUCC Housing

A local review of campus-area housing considerations in Corpus Christi and the Southside, Flour Bluff, and island-access neighborhoods.

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Investor Guide

TAMUCC Student Rental Investment Guide

How investors can evaluate island-campus geography, Gulf Coast insurance, military demand, and cash flow near TAMUCC.

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Seller Guide

Selling a House Near Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

How campus-area owners can position a Corpus Christi property for parent buyers, investors, and Gulf Coast demand.

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Financing Guide

DSCR and Investor Financing for TAMUCC-Area Rentals

What borrowers should know when reviewing DSCR, rental income, investor financing, and coastal student-housing properties near TAMUCC.

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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Housing Review Paths

Choose the path that best matches your situation near Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi. Each review path focuses on a different set of housing and financing questions.

Parent Rent vs. Buy Review

Compare four years of Corpus Christi rent with ownership costs near Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Review roommate rent offset, financing structure, and after-graduation options.

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Investor Cash Flow Review

Evaluate student-rental income, operating expenses, DSCR fit, vacancy assumptions, and long-term college-town demand near Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

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Seller / Hold Review

Review whether your Corpus Christi-area property may attract parent buyers, student-rental investors, or local demand. Compare sell, refinance, and hold scenarios.

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Financing Review

Review parent-purchase, second-home, investment-property, DSCR, refinance, and cash-out financing paths for the Corpus Christi market.

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Property Management Review

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