Port Aransas is a stunning community located in Nueces County, Texas. Home to 3,775 residents, Port Aransas is the only established town on Mustang Island with a land area of over eight miles. Mustang Island runs parallel to the main land. Surrounding waters include Corpus Christi Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.
Port Aransas has beautiful weather year round, with the average temperature being 71 degrees. Because of this, Port Aransas residents and visitors are treated to some truly great outdoor recreational activities. Some of the most popular pastimes include fishing, boating, sailing, golfing, kayaking, windsurfing, hiking, and birding. Residents and visitors also enjoy frolicking along the beautiful beaches, building sand castles and sunbathing. Newport Dunes Golf course is a fabulous course on the island designed by Arnold Palmer.
Port Aransas is also home to many cultural events that are sponsored through the Art Center for the Islands and the Port Aransas Community Theatre. Events are constantly held throughout the year, giving residents the chance to attend a different sort of event every weekend. Shopaholics will be delighted by the many different boutiques and stores in Port Aransas, and foodies will constantly be satisfied by the many great seafood restaurants in the area. Educational opportunities within Port Aransas are available mainly through the University of Texas Marine Science Institute, which is an International Research Institution for marine science.
Prices of Port Aransas homes for sale consists mainly of waterfront properties and single-family residences. Listing prices currently run from $250,000 to $500,000 for a quaint beachside home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. For those looking for beach homes for sale in Port Aransas, many listings offer beach property and/or waterfront views. Luxury homes for sale in Port Aransas can be found in the exclusive Mustang Island beachfront community, Royal Sands Beachfront Homes. Many luxury homes include custom features, pools, and beautiful views of the ocean and beaches. New construction, villas and estates can also be found in Port Aransas starting at over $1 million. Affordable homes in Port Aransas can be found in the Village Walk area with 2-3 bedroom homes starting in $230K. Port Aransas< a href='http://www.portaransas-tx-realestate.com/homesforsale/Port_Aransas_TX?type=02'>condos for sale are also available with prices starting from $60,000.
Port Aransas TX Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $414,508 compared to $414,574 the previous week, for a slight decrease of less than -1%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Port Aransas TX. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Port Aransas, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Port Aransas, Port Aransas neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Port Aransas to help you find the best home!