A rare opportunity to restore one of Port Lavaca's most architecturally significant waterfront homes. Built in 1963 for Dr. York Lancaster, this iconic Mid-Century Modern design residence is set on two acres overlooking Lavaca Bay. This 4,835-square-foot home showcases walls of glass, sweeping bay views, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, an oversized red entry door, floating staircase, great room, dining room, office, and a spacious kitchen with two refrigerators and abundant storage. A custom dressing room offers the flexibility to convert back to an additional bedroom. The wooded grounds include a swimming pool, circular drive, porte-cochere, and a detached 1,250-square-foot guest house with central A/C and a full bath. This is a rare opportunity to restore an architectural landmark, create an extraordinary waterfront estate, and preserve a remarkable piece of Port Lavaca history.
For sale
$675,000
1700 S Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
6beds
4,835sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
2.06 Acres Lot
$471,800 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Swimming poolWaterfront homeDining roomCustom dressing roomGreat roomWalls of glassFloating staircase
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Eva Marable TREC #0769979 512-924-7916,
Red Door Realtors, LLC,
Michelle Griffin TREC #0591827 361-214-6600,
Red Door Realtors, LLC
Source: HAR,MLS#: 15101999
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Family Room, Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Half Bath
Kitchen
- Features: Island w/ Cooktop, Second Sink
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Formal Entry/Foyer, Primary Bed - 1st Floor
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,835
- Total interior livable area: 4,835 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage, Circular Driveway, Porte-Cochere, Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: Bay Front, Concrete Bulkhead
Lot
- Size: 2.06 Acres
- Features: Waterfront, 1 Up to 2 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 32172
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lancashire
Location
- Region: Port Lavaca
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $700,210
- Annual tax amount: $3,623
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$471,800
$349,000 - $599,000
$2,443/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000$140/sqft |
Source: RPMLS #155557 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,623 -6.8% | $647,184 +10% |
| 2024 | $3,885 -0.7% | $588,349 +10% |
| 2023 | $3,913 -29.1% | $534,863 +10% |
| 2022 | $5,516 0% | $486,239 +10% |
| 2021 | $5,517 | $442,035 +10% |
| 2020 | -- | $401,850 +1.2% |
| 2019 | -- | $397,070 |
| 2018 | -- | $397,070 -0.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $400,310 |
| 2016 | -- | $400,310 |
| 2015 | -- | $400,310 -0.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $400,760 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $403,670 -0.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $406,910 +1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $399,560 -14.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $467,281 +21.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $383,339 +10% |
| 2007 | -- | $348,490 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 77979
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Harrison/Jefferson/Madison ComplexGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Travis Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Calhoun High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary School
- Middle: Travis Middle School (Calhoun County)
- High: Calhoun High School
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Texas
- Calhoun County
- Port Lavaca
- 77979
- 1700 S Virginia St
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