To that end, a new report from Realtor.com offers welcome news for those in search of Texas homes near the beach that won't break the bank.
Rockport, Texas, a coastal community about a three-hour drive from Houston, lands at No. 7 on Realtor.com's list of most affordable beach towns. The charming Gulf Coast town's average home list price is $435,112. Rockport is popular for its "clean beaches, fantastic fishing, and world-class birdwatching," per the report.
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