In the market to buy a new home?

Chances are you're not sorting your findings on Zillow or Realtor by highest to lowest price. But don't worry, the Caller-Times did that for you.

The national mortgage interest rate for buying a home has more than doubled from an average of 3.01% for a 30-year fixed loan in September 2021 to 6.7% this September, according to the government-sponsored enterprise Freddie Mac.

In April, real estate agents said the COVID-19 pandemic caused historically low interest rates, and the increases were more of a "normal" level. At the time, rates were 5%. It is widely expected that mortgage interest rates will continue to increase even more this year.

While the following homes might be a bit out of your range, it's nice to dream. Take a look at the top 10 most expensive houses for sale in the Corpus Christi area.

Bedrooms and bathrooms: Four bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms

Features: The two-story house includes large formal dining and living rooms with a family room that opens with French doors onto an "expansive" terrace. The kitchen has an oversize Wolf gas stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, two refrigerated drawers and a center island. There is a guest house with two full baths, a pool and an outdoor kitchen. The master bedroom has dual private dressing rooms and baths with a view of the Corpus Christi Bay. It includes land on the other side of Ocean Drive over an acre.

Bedrooms and bathrooms: Four bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms

Features: The two-story house is the last lot in the gated community Commodores Cove. In the main house, there are four bedrooms, two living rooms and 3 1/2 baths with a pool. The guest house includes one bedroom, a living area, a kitchenette and a full bathroom. There is an outdoor kitchen with a gas grill and covered breezeway.

Bedrooms and bathrooms: Four bedrooms and five bathrooms

Features: The mid-century modern house is styled after the work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and was recently renovated with a $1.5 million project. With floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors, natural light fills the home. The house comes with a pool and a two-story solarium — a sunroom — with a fountain and an Art Deco chandelier. The living room has 18-foot ceilings, a fireplace and a wet bar. The master bedroom includes marble floors in the bathroom and a shower, a jet tub, crystal lavatories and Italian 24-karat gold-plate hardware.

Bedrooms and bathrooms: Five bedrooms and six bathrooms

Features: Designed by Corpus Christi architect Gale "Garth" Carroll, the house comes with electronic shutters, bamboo flooring in the master bedroom, a commercial-size generator, remote gate access and an open kitchen with two Sub-Zero refrigerators. The backyard has a 13-foot saltwater pool, an outdoor fireplace, a tanning deck and a covered cabana. The house also includes a large recreational room above a three-car garage and each bedroom includes a full-size bathroom.

Bedrooms and bathrooms: Four bedrooms and six bathrooms

Features: The three-story house sits on 157 feet of water frontage with panoramic views that can be seen from nearly every room. Amenities include a library, a game room with a pool table, double staircases, floor-to-ceiling windows, two kitchens and three living rooms.

Bedrooms and bathrooms: One bedroom and one bathroom

Features: With only one bedroom and one bathroom, this house is a private sanctuary. The property comes with two lots totaling more than 1 1/2 acres with 231 feet of bulkhead on Packery Channel. The rustic cabin is on stilts with a covered front porch to relax and enjoy the view of wildlife. The house is for the outdoors lover to fish, kayak, bird watch and be at one with nature.

Bedrooms and bathrooms: Four bedrooms and three bathrooms

Features: The two-story house is in a gated community on North Padre Island. The main living room is on the second floor with a 180-degree view of Laguna Madre, the Intracoastal Waterway, birds and sunsets. The second floor includes a study, a laundry room, a dining room and a kitchen. There are stairs and an elevator. The main bedroom includes three walk-in closets, dual granite vanities, a Roman tub and a walk-through shower. The upstairs kitchen includes a wine cooler and accent cabinet lighting. The second living room can be found on the first floor. Outdoors, there is a pool, a kitchen, decks, patios and porches.

Bedrooms and bathrooms: Four bedrooms and four bathrooms

Features: This four-story house on a 0.57-acre lot includes a fenced yard, an above-ground pool, a private beach walkway and boardwalk, and an interior elevator. The first floor includes a bunk house room with a private bathroom and kitchenette. The master bedroom, on the second floor, has a private balcony, a large walk-in shower and two vanities. The third floor features the main living room and a kitchen with an island. The observation deck can be found on the fourth floor, which is perfect to watch sunrises, sunsets, wildlife and stars.

Bedrooms and bathrooms: Five bedrooms and four bathrooms

Features: The two-story house includes nearly one acre of oak trees, tropical landscaping, a pool with a waterfall feature, an outdoor brick fireplace and a porte-cochère — a covered porch-like structure. The master bedroom is found on the first floor and includes a den, a bathroom and French doors leading to the pool area. It also contains a foyer, a large living room with a fireplace, a dining room, a breakfast room, a sunroom and a kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and granite counters.

Bedrooms and bathrooms: Five bedrooms and six bathrooms

Features: The two-story house includes an outdoor area with a pool, a kiddie pool, three covered patios and an outdoor kitchen. There are two family rooms on the first floor with separate entrances, a game room with a full bathroom, a master bedroom with two master closets and an kitchen with a double oven. There is a private guest area with a full bathroom not included in the house square footage.

John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com or Twitter @johnpoliva. 

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