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What does a home in Corpus Christi cost right now?

On October 8, 2026, 970 homes, condos and townhomes were for sale in Corpus Christi (city zip codes, not counting North Padre Island) at a median asking price of $300,000, or $168 a square foot. These are asking prices; Texas does not publish sale prices.

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Asking prices · October 8, 2026

Corpus Christi homes for sale

970
Homes for sale
$300,000
Median asking price
$168
Median asking per sq ft
11
Asking $1M or more

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The short answer

Corpus Christi is the big city of the Coastal Bend and a lot more affordable than the islands. Half of the 970 listings on October 8, 2026 asked $300,000 or less, and 11 asked $1 million or more.

City, bay and island

The city wraps Corpus Christi Bay. North Padre Island, part of the city, is the beach side, and south of it Padre Island National Seashore protects about 70 miles of undeveloped barrier island, the longest stretch of its kind in the world.

What to check

Nueces County is a first-tier TWIA coastal county, so plan for wind coverage, and ask for flood zone and elevation on anything near the water.

Sources and notes

South Texas MLS (491) active listings via RealStaq, October 8, 2026. National Park Service, Padre Island National Seashore. Texas Department of Insurance and the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA). Facts were checked in October 2026 and can change. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice; confirm rules with the city, county and your insurance agent.
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Corpus Christi questions

How many homes are for sale in Corpus Christi?

970 homes, condos and townhomes in city zip codes on October 8, 2026, not counting North Padre Island.

What is the median asking price in Corpus Christi?

$300,000 on October 8, 2026, or $168 a square foot. These are asking prices.

Why are these asking prices and not sale prices?

Texas is a non-disclosure state, so sale prices are not public. Asking prices on current listings are the public evidence.

How many Corpus Christi homes ask $1 million or more?

11 on October 8, 2026.

Is North Padre Island part of Corpus Christi?

Yes, it is the city's beach side. We cover it on its own page.

What is Padre Island National Seashore?

A national park unit protecting about 70 miles of undeveloped barrier island south of Corpus Christi, established in 1968.

Can I search Corpus Christi listings on this site?

Yes. Corpus Christi is covered by our MLS search.

Do I need windstorm insurance in Corpus Christi?

Near the water, usually. Nueces County is a first-tier TWIA coastal county.

How does Corpus Christi compare to Port Aransas?

Corpus Christi is the larger city with more inventory and lower asking prices overall; Port Aransas is the island beach town. See our Port Aransas page and coast report.

How do I get a short list of waterfront homes?

Send the form and Rick will send waterfront homes that fit, including quiet listings.