Rockport, TX

I am so often asked, "How's the real estate market?" that I plan to offer a monthly snapshot for those who are interested in Rockport, TX and Fulton, TX real estate.

The market in January was slightly slower than in Dec. 2011. 30 single family homes were sold in December, while only 14 were sold in January. The median sale price was slightly lower. December's median was $202,500, while January was $185,750.

4 condos were sold in December. None closed in January, however, 5 are now under contract. The median sale price of those sold in December was $139,500 and the median asking price of those under contract now is $139,000.

Rockport Country Club is located in the heart of Rockport, TX, a resort community on the Texas coast 30 miles north of Corpus Christi. The championship 18 hole, 71 par golf course was designed by Bill Coore and consultant Jimmy Demaret. It's rolling hills and links are reminiscent of many championship courses. Along with outstanding golf Rockport Country Club offers four lighted tennis courts with mens and ladies leagues plus private and group lessons. The club's outstanding dining facility hosts many special events throughout the year such as Sunday Brunch, Mother's Day Brunch, Mardi Gras and Easter Brunch. Rockport Country Club is the premiere event planning service in Aransas County.

This beautiful home on the 16th fairway is your opportunity to live in the Rockport Country Club area.When you walk through the door of this charming Rockport Country Club home you will feel the warmth of gracious living. This executive style home features a wood-burning fireplace and formal dining area leading onto the covered patio overlooking the 15th green. Tucked away next to the living area you will find an office with a large, custom desk that conveys. A family room and breakfast nook are located just off the kitchen. Three large bedrooms upstairs all boast doors leading to the deck that overlooks the golf course. The laundry room is conveniently located upstairs near the bedrooms. This is one of the best priced fairway homes in Rockport Country Club. Rockport, Texas golf course living at its best!

Holiday Beach is a community of vacation and permanent homes located on the Lamar peninsula just north of the Copano Bay causeway. Bordering on Copano Bay, the community boasts 3 boat ramps, a lighted fishing pier, picnic area and a community pool for the low HOA fee of $35/lot/year. Holiday Beach water system supplies the community.

One of three Holiday Beach boat ramps.

Lighted fishing pier on Copano Bay

Community pool

Homes in the Holiday Beach community range from bayfront homes and canalfront homes to small homes and mobiles. Something for everyone. Visit the Holiday Beach web site at http://holidaybeachtx.org for more information about the community.

How's the market in ROCKPORT ?

Okay .... so home sales are picking up ^^^^

Sold/Listing % is on the rise ^^^^^

OVERALL the first quarter in 2011 results ( as recorded in the MLS)

The median DOLLAR Per Square Feet
trended at $110.50 sq. ft.

The average DOLLAR Per Square Feet
trended at $124.15 sq. ft.

This is an indicator to a SELLER or BUYER that IF your list price or offer is within the median or average $ sq. ft you might have a SALE!!!!!

Here are some homes that are listed within that range:

Listed at $111.80 per sq.ft. 3BR/2BA


This home is listed at $116.13 sq. ft. 4BR/3BA


This home is listed at $117.07 sq. ft. 3BR/2BA


Sellers.... Buyers.... Stayed tuned for MORE

How's the market in Rockport?

What's so important about 96.20% !!!???

Sold Price versus List Price....this is a good indicator of the TYPE of market we are currently in and gives us a peek of WHERE the market is heading based on how MUCH THE BUYER IS WILLING TO SPEND and THE SELLER WILLING TO SELL.

In January 2011 the SOLD/LIST % was 91.15% (as reported in the MLS)
In February 2011 the SOLD/LIST % was 95.12%
In March 2011 the SOLD?LIST % was 93.06%

In April 2011 it ROSE to 96.20%

If you are a BUYER and waiting for that good deal .... HURRY and BUY NOW... sellers are not jumping to take that "low ball" offer.

The seller is negotiating 3.80% off the listing price....

Stay tuned for MORE