Mustang Island Texas Real Estate

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New Coastal Cottages In Port Aransas Priced From The $190's

Located in "Old Town" Port Aransas, Mercer Village is within walking distance to the harbor, shops and restaurants.  Twelve coastal cottages surround a heated pool and tropical palapa.  Three bedroom cottages start in the $190's with five unique floor plans available.  Exceptional value and convenient location make Mercer Village the place to be.

Mercer Village Features:

• Low maintenance designs featuring polished concrete floors
• Plans feature open kitchen, living and dining area
• Outdoor storage closets
• Tropical landscaping and swimming pool
• Zoned to permit short-term vacation rentals

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Village Walk Phase II Well Underway

Construction crews have been busy preparing the Village Walk Phase II land.  Roads and utilities are on track for a mid-August completion.  Home buyers are already signing contracts for new homes.  Home construction in Phase II will begin this September with homes completed in time for next Spring/Summer.  Village Walk is conveniently located in Port Aransas and offers home buyers the opportunity to enjoy a new coastal home and reap the investment benefits of vacation rental revenue.  Upon completion of Phase II, Village Walk will have 98 single-family homes. 

With the high gas prices many local businesses were wondering if this tourist season would suffer.  I'm happy to report that tourists are still lured to the beaches of Mustang Island and the island is as crowded as usual for the Summer Season.  Many Texas families are opting to drive to the beach rather than fly to an out-of-state destination.  Visit Village Walk for complete details and Happy 4th of July!

Mustang Island Real Estate 101

While much of the country suffers through a difficult housing market, the Gulf Coast City of Port Aransas is in the center of a very active real estate market. Both retirees looking for a beachfront community (one that isn't synonymous with "steel and glass high-rise") and investors looking for a winning investment in a difficult national housing market are discovering Port Aransas.

The town of Port Aransas (Port A as the locals call it) is the center of the Mustang Island community.  Mustang Island is an 18 mile barrier island running parallel to mainland Texas north of Padre Island, with Corpus Christi Bay to the West and the Gulf of Mexico to the East.  The northern end of the island is connected to the mainland by a ferry system run by the Texas Department of Transportation. The trip is free of charge and takes only three minutes to cross to the mainland.  On the southern end, the JFK Causeway connects the island with mainland Corpus Christi.

Because of this, Port Aransas is as accessible as it is beautiful.  With a life of its own and a lot of character, this peaceful beach community has miles and miles of unspoiled beaches lapped by gentle waves. Port Aransas is an area of immense natural beauty that (combined with the opportunity for a sound real estate investment) is becoming especially popular with Baby Boomers.  The island is perfect for people looking for a laid back coastal lifestyle different from the one offered by tall-and-glittering condominiums elsewhere in the U.S.  To many, Port Aransas is the kind of place described in a Jimmy Buffett song. 

The Port Aransas Housing Market

In general, Texas housing markets are some of the most undervalued markets in the nation.  Because of this, the state has been able to avoid "the popping of the great real estate bubble" which has been occurring in growing communities all over the country.  Texas homes have resisted the downward trend in pricing suffered by other U.S. states-instead, many coastal Texas communities are showing strong and steady growth.

Port Aransas is one of the strongest of these communities - the active Port Aransas market boasts some of the best value in coastal property in the U.S.  While much of the Gulf Coast is dotted with towering condos, Port Aransas is an attractive option for those looking for a quieter retirement (or just a sound investment) in a beachfront home or condo. It's also an affordable option, as lot and housing prices here aren't inflated they way they have been in popular beachfront communities in Florida.

Why is Port Aransas a growing community?  Part of the reason is that Mustang Island boasts a large portion of the total Texas coastline available for development. Of the 375 miles that make up the Texas coast, 293 miles are unavailable for development, 56 miles are fully developed, and 26 are available for development.  Many of those 26 miles lie on Mustang Island.  According to Ann Vaughan of the Chamber of Commerce, the area of Port Aransas is "absolutely exploding."

Communities on Mustang Island

Port Aransas has always been a mecca for those looking for a beach or fishing escape.  It has now become a popular destination for second home buyers from Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and beyond.  There are many planned communities built and being built all over Mustang Island.  These communities range from modest condominiums and town homes to entire planned communities complete with marinas, golf courses, parks, shopping and restaurants.

 Cinnamon Shore

Cinnamon Shore is a 64-acre planned community which began construction in the spring of 2007.  Upon completion, this master planned community will feature about 240 single-family homes, 275 housing units, and 1,100 feet of coast line.  The development is designed around the idea of beautiful architecture and pedestrian friendly streets, as well as having only a minimal impact on the environment around it.

 Royal Sands

Established in 2003, Royal Sands is a 32 acre Mustang Island beachfront community consisting of 90 home sites.  The development features family and adult pools, birding ponds, protected dune areas and a beach walk over.  Royal Sands provides onsite management, security and maintenance support for vacation rentals.

 Newport Beach and Golf

The Newport Beach and Golf master planned community is planned around the concept of a European port city.  At the heart of this community will be the Town Center Marina, surrounded by residential villages with luxury homes, hotels, shops, a marina, and waterfront cafes.  Weaving through the community is the Newport Dunes Arnold Palmer Golf Course.

 The Palmilla

The waterfront Palmilla resort will be situated on 30 acres of land and will consist of 94 home sites.  The community will feature a mile of bulkhead walkways, floating boat docks and a resort style pool.  Construction should begin in the spring of 2009.

 Tortuga Dunes

Tortuga Dunes is a $100 million community on 137 acres of Mustang Island land with 1,000 feet of beach.  This community and the architecture of the homes are based upon a Caribbean feel, full of meandering pathways, tropical trees, and wooden shutters. It will have a simple but eclectic design, with gated access, walking trails, and beach views.

Village Walk

Village Walk, located in the heart of Port Aransas, consists of 98 homes and opened for occupancy in 2007.  This community is made up of coastal cottage style homes, with gated access, gulf views, pools and extensive landscaping, all only two minutes from the beach.

Mercer Village

Located in "Old Town" Port A, the Mercer Village condos are conveniently located and within walking distance to the harbor, shops and restaurants.  Twelve cottages will surround a private pool and tropical palapa.  Construction will begin summer 2008.

Researching Area Real Estate

The real estate market on Mustang Island is ever changing.  For updated information or to search the MLS network for current real estate listings, visit www.TexasIslandProperties.com.  To further refine an MLS search to Mustang Island and Port Aransas, enter Nueces as the county and 78373 for the zip code.

Mustang Island Real Estate Auction

Property owners Dune Crest Realty, Ltd of Port Aransas, TX are conducting an online auction for three Mustang Island properties.  One of the properties is a penthouse condo at the popular Port Royal Condominiums.  Two beach front home sites with unobstructed gulf views are also up for auction.  Anyone can bid on the properties online at RealtyBid.com thorugh May 29, 2008.  Property details, viewing and bidding instructions are all posted on their website.  Additional information is also available by phone at 254-772-6031.

Cinnamon Shore on Mustang Island, Texas - Update

Sales have been brisk in recent months at Cinnamon Shore.  This is a vibrant new community located on Mustang Island and in the Port Aransas City Limits.  Cinnamon Shore offers numerous amenities that are new to the area.  Customers are responding as there were eight closed sales in April alone.  Phase II of the development is now underway.  Cinnamon Shore is located very close to the new Arnold Palmer Golf Course which is nearing completion. 

Mustang Island is receiving national attention as developers such as the Forestar Real Estate Group (Temple-Inland) and Koontz McCombs each have new developments underway.

Update on the new Arnold Palmer Golf Course on Mustang Island, TX

Work on the new golf course continues.  Construction crews are preparing for the new bridge span to be installed with a heavy-lift crane.  The bridge over Hwy 361 will allow golf carts to travel from the clubhouse and the first three holes on the bay side of the island to the 15 holes that are located amongst the dunes on the beach side.  Arnold Palmer will play the first round on the course later this spring.

The signage and landscaping at the entrances will attract plenty of attention when the Spring/Summer visitors arrive for their beach vacations. 

The roads and infrastructure have been completed and initial lot sales are underway. 

The golf course views are impressive from the neighboring Aransas Princess Condominiums.  The Penthouse views from the 8th floor reveal a top-notch Arnold Palmer Golf Course.

To keep up-to-date on the new Arnold Palmer Golf Course and/or any other developments in Port Aransas and Mustang Island visit Mustang Island Real Estate online for updated details.

Texas SandFest brings 100,000 people to Port Aransas this weekend.

The annual sand sculpting festival with professional sculptors from around the US starts today on the beach in Port Aransas, TX.  This has become a huge family event.  Area Realtors are hosting a number of open houses this weekend to show vacation beach homes to the many second home buyers that will join the ranks in the SandFest crowd.

For more information visit: Texas SandFest or Port Aransas Real Estate

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