Living In Texas Beach Towns: Comparing Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, & North Padre! | Texas Realtor

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

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[@dfraz2131]

This was an awesome introduction to the areas I’m interested in before moving to Texas. I appreciate you Nicole!

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

@@dfraz2131 thank you! Are you planning to live near the beach?

[@dfraz2131]

@@AustinAreaSpecialist Yes, near the beach is my ideal plan. But somewhat open to surrounding areas. Still researching, narrowing my list down. In the past I've experienced beach life in Hawaii and San Diego. I currently reside in Seattle, WA. And I've been so over the city life for a few years now. After exercising patience and determination, this December is my deadline.

[@mikeparkhurst8804]

In 1970, I had moved to C C TEX, from Miami and st, Petersburg FL.. what a change???. Mr Anderson owner of the Padre motel I flour bluff ..said one day... Some day Padre Island is going to be another Miami Beach 🏖️ I thought no way HaHa their working on it! 👍

[@KarenLivreri-lx1ut]

Woohoo! My husband and I loved this video. We especially loved when you introduced your dogs. ❤

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

Awe, why thank you. They are my favorites. Are you guys thinking about moving to the beach?

[@ryanmartinez1703]

Great audio for recording at the beach. And pretty slick editing. Good stuff 👍

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

Awe. You’re too kind! Thank you! Are you thinking about moving to the area?

[@ryanmartinez1703]

@@AustinAreaSpecialist lived here all my life. Thinking about leaving actually to try something new.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

@@ryanmartinez1703 how about austin?

[@nicolegarza3041]

You covered this extremely well .. !!!! 🎊 Nice video

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

Thank you very much! Do you live in the area?

[@danieltenorio3559]

How have corpus changed through the years ?

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

The downtown Corpus area has become more of a destination with entertainment options. Are you thinking about making a move to Corpus?

[@gottawatch1932]

We need high rises like Austin! We need those developers to come and build new mixuse towers downtown. There hasn’t been a major development like that in Corpus Christi since the 1990’s. Port Aransas has a dangerous two lane highway with 1 passing lane on its 15 mile stretch to Packery. It’s a dangerous road with no lighting on it. Several head on fatality wrecks. And no mention of widening it and lighting it. Yet they are building an $800 million dollar housing development called White Cap. That will bring in 2,000 more residents to the Island, but no highway infrastructure to offset the influx. They need to make a flyover coming off the JFK Causeway to the 361 highway that goes to Port A. And widen that road to 4 lanes and light the roadway. Especially since the Bob Hall Pier will ne built and bringing in more tourist with dated highway infrastructure.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

I totally agree with you. Do you live on the island or in town?

[@Aggie4life77]

I’ve never been and stumbled upon this video. I’m not originally from Texas, but Ive been in the Dallas area since 2011. There seems to be so much potential Down that way! What they need to do is build more resort style places, hotels and entertainment! This would be a huge draw for people in the Texas triangle! I am a bit shocked by the home prices there though! I was expecting a little cheaper for it not being one of the major cities in Texas. Then again, I’m from a similar size town in NC and it’s just as expensive, so it is what it is🤷🏾‍♂️

[@re8746]

Gotta - there are no jobs in CC. No high paying gigs at all unless your a RN, Doctor or Dentist. Its a service industry town. For some reason major employers do not want to invest in CC.

[@Gpacharlie]

I was wondering if that last PA house might rent me half the garage? That would fit my price point nicely.

[@robertstout260]

The Island part is still in the City of Corpus Christi ,even most of Mustang Island up to Port A is still CC city limits.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

You are so correct. I tried to shoot off fireworks on the Island a few years ago and had a little warning from the CC police. This video is meant to show the difference between the 3 areas. Do you live on the Island?

[@robertstout260]

No I grew up in CC but I visit often. I will be moving to Rockport this year my brother lives there.@@AustinAreaSpecialist

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

@@robertstout260 rockport is a cute town too!

[@tombiery397]

Spent 2 years in CC for Navy flight training and 4 years in Kingsville as a flight instructor. See how her hair is blowing. That wind never stops.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

@@tombiery397 that is a fact! Also why it’s a destination for windsurfers and kite boarders. 😁

[@ruderabbit797]

Nice vid. Could use an update with all this flood insurance junk. (I'm currently looking)

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

@@ruderabbit797 why thank you! Where are you currently looking?

[@ruderabbit797]

@@AustinAreaSpecialist Corpus Christi to Pensacola, FL.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

@ lots and lots of good spots in that coastline. Good luck with your search!

[@ruderabbit797]

@@AustinAreaSpecialist TY. It's this "non-admitted" insurance company garbage, even when home is flood mitigated.

[@re8746]

The best area in Corpus to live in is on Padre Island across the causeway on the other side of Flour Bluff. During the winter months, you basically have the island to yourself. Live on Padre off Windward Dr at the Nautilus Galleria from 1991-95.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

It is a great spot. Thanks for sharing!

[@Rebeca-ow1jm]

For a weekend, which beach would you recommend? And what about surfside and gavelston? Can you help me? 🤯

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

If you want more action with golf carts, people and bars/restaurants then go to Port Aransas. Whitecap is a little quieter with less options. If you're more into fishing, go to Whitecap area. Can't help with Surfside or Galveston.

[@Rebeca-ow1jm]

THANK YOUUUUU

[@ginnycleary-zq2pu]

If I was you, I would first go to Port Aransas Island. It a few miles from Corpus Christi, TX. AND it's close to close to Aransas Pass, TX. From Aransas Pass you go across the bridge , take the FERRY (it's free no $ cost to use Ferry). Port Aransas is one of my favorite places to go on the Texas Gulf Coast. There is another small Coastal town called ROCKPORT, TX. More restaurants & shopping places. Have fun on the Texas Coast.

[@erikmolnar6585]

North Padre has a population 10× that of Port A?

[@Deborah-so8mv]

What’s the water and sand quality? Galveston is terrible and S. Padre has bad beaches.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

Well, it’s not the Caribbean for sure. But, the water can get clear when it’s not windy. The water is a shade of green when clear and the sand is tan. The beach is usually pretty clean but there are moments of seaweed throughout the year.

[@JoeKerr420]

Can't wait to move here in a month and be at beach all day everyday

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

Beach life is best! Have a blast, and let us know if you need any help finding a home.

[@JoeKerr420]

Found a home already in Flour Bluff. Looks like windstorm ins and water bills may be crazy lol but I'm ready for retirement on the beach

[@everythingisW444]

​@@AustinAreaSpecialistohh nice. I'm trying get into Texas A & M university in coprus christi, can i get accomodation? Like i want to know price and all.. btw i'm international student. It would be great if you suggest me something more...

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

@@everythingisW444 great to hear from you. Check in with the University first. They may have some exclusive opportunities for students.

[@Gpacharlie]

Seriously though, what is available on “The Island” for under $450K? What are the future growth plans there?

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

The area has new construction all along the canal expansions with plenty of resales under $450,000. Would you like to see some in person?

[@tomkrebs5959]

The last group of houses were filmed on an overcast day. Your producer should've sent you out to film when the sun is out.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

@@tomkrebs5959 we’ll have to work on that next time. Thanks for noticing.

[@EarlEarl-wj9wg]

Honestly, I would have really liked seeing the towns more. This was more of a real estate look see. I am disappointed. This is something that can be done once a person gets interested in a location by seeing the towns in your thumbnail. Thanks

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

Okay I understand your desire. Do you have a question about any of the towns I can answer for you?

[@jamesaikins2744]

John Aikinsa nice place ❤

[@vinceruland9236]

Thank you for not mentioning the 2 best beaches in Texas. Helps keep the riff raff away 😂😂

[@rjh2772]

Retirement?

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

Yes retirement. What would you like to know?

[@tyrannosaurus_wex]

500k dumps with sand

[@juannevarez9502]

there are beaches they are downtown and are nice

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

@@juannevarez9502 hi Juan! Do you live in corpus?

[@beautifulwithbrains3096]

Hello I sent you an email I definitely found this information helpful

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

Fantastic thank you. I'll catch up with you on email shortly.

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

What ocean? That would be the Gulf of Mexico.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

100%! The Gulf of Mexico borders all of Texas. I love your fish photo for your avatar...maybe I'll run into you fishing on the jetties one day.

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

@@AustinAreaSpecialist lets go! I’m trying to book two more trips before it gets crazy hot! However, these Air B & B’s are costing me a pretty penny! I guess I might as well invest for now and the future and purchase, right?

[@LEVELGAZANOW]

The only problem with the Island is you have to go through the dump that is Corpus Christi or wait for the ferry to Port A.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

The ferry can be fun though. If the line isn’t too long. 🚢🐬

[@LEVELGAZANOW]

@@AustinAreaSpecialist It can be a blast in the winter time. The summer is just too packed. I have a condos in both Port A and North Padre plus I keep a fishing house in Rockport so I’m quite familiar with the “fun” the ferry can bring especially on Holiday weekends such as July 4th.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

@@LEVELGAZANOW haha. “Fun”. Love it.

[@BuceriasRodHardy]

North Padre Island is actually within the city limits of corpus Christi nowadays

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

It’s certainly growing. Do you live in North Padre?

[@amandareiche9083]

..................one hurricane north of unsupported rubble.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

Unsupported rubble? Can you explain a little more?

[@TotalDestruction-s9w]

I would give you 300thousan pasos😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@keviebabyx5433]

millionaires row does NOT front the oceanan. it fronts the laguna madre or bay

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

Too true. I use the word “ocean” too loosely at times. Thanks for the correction.

[@e.t.calledme]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for not including South Padre Island. I mean, YUCKY! ... horrible, too sandy....too much sun....not enough parking... horseback riding, para sailing, dolphin watch, fireworks, SpaceX across the channel. No, it's better people stay away from South Padre Island..... really..🙄

[@TotalDestruction-s9w]

Maybe I'm wrong if you are old and ready for contucky fryd chicken. . You know . Grate place to live

[@e.t.calledme]

@@TotalDestruction-s9w ....yore absolutely right!! AND seafood and texmex and mexican and eyetalian and yucky steakhouse place thingy. 'Preciate you backing me up. 🤗

[@TotalDestruction-s9w]

Everyone that I knew growing up there got the fk out. Nowhere land

[@robertfitzpatrick4580]

KO TEXAN ! I MEAN GO TEXAN!¡!!!!!!

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

Do you live on the Texas coast?

[@jdtc214]

$244k fir 1400sq/ft in Corpus? 😂😂😂those owners are crazy

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

Hello, happy to hear from you. Are you a realtor in Corpus?

[@jdtc214]

@AustinAreaSpecialist not Corpus area but SA and the Valley. There's no difference between Corpus and the Valley, except the Valley has better access to Mexico. I just can't believe the prices of homes now.

[@AustinAreaSpecialist]

@@jdtc214 I know right!

[@freddymclain]

like comparing Manhattan to Long Island....really dumb.

[@jdizzle22396]

You just don’t understand the point of the video

[@MrSymbolic7]

I visit Port Isabel Tx. to fish South Bay , but I would never want to live there , it's basically been taken over by Mexico now !

[@Deborah-so8mv]

What’s the problem?