Built for entertaining this Gulf Coast getaway is the ultimate fishing destination nestled in the vibrant, gated community of Cape Carancahua. This well-maintained home offers over 2000 sq feet of waterfront fun on just over a quarter of an acre for you to enjoy. Clean, bright & crisp, the watchword of this home is versatility! You are welcomed by a wide-open living room that flows into another combination living/dining room that is open to the kitchen. This layout was MADE for entertaining! All the living/dining spaces could be totally customized to suit your particular lifestyle. The kitchen is coastal perfection with plenty of custom cabinetry, lots of gleaming granite counter space, sleek stainless appliances & a perfect pantry! The downstairs is also home to a nicely updated full bath, a well-appointed laundry room with tons of storage, a spacious bedroom & a flex space that could be an office, storage or even a nice third bedroom. Upstairs you will find a fantastic loft area that has endless potential! It would be a spectacular bunk area for kids, the most beautiful crafting area, a peaceful reading space, a home office, or anything your heart could imagine. There is also a spacious bedroom & another big bathroom! Bathed in natural light, most of the rooms in this charming home offer sweeping views of Carancahua Bay. The back deck that extends the entire length of the home is shaded from the evening sun making it a real, functional extension of the living space. There is a sidewalk that winds to the sturdy pier complete with the ultimate T head featuring covered seating, a place to park the boat, & lights! You have all the room you need to cast for bait fish & land the big ones! Cape Carancahua is less a neighborhood & more a lifestyle with 2 lovely pools, 2 lighted fishing piers, a well-maintained boat ramp, community pavilion, lighted tennis courts, volleyball courts, parks, a playground and much more. Come experience gracious coastal living for yourself!
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Price cut: $50K (7/9)
$389,000
1838 W Bayshore Dr, Palacios, TX 77465
3beds
2,112sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$17/mo HOA
What's special
Fantastic loft areaWell-maintained homeBathed in natural lightFlex spaceSpacious bedroomGleaming granite counter spacePerfect pantry
- 101 days
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Listed by:
Katherine Compton (361)782-9073,
Twin Rivers Real Estate
Source: Central Texas MLS,MLS#: 612560
Originating MLS: Victoria Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Victoria Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Loft
- Level: Upper
Office
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- 1 Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room, Lower Level, Laundry Room, Laundry Tub, Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Home Office, Multiple Living Areas, Open Floorplan, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Recessed Lighting, Split Bedrooms, Tub Shower, Upper Level Primary, Vanity, Custom Cabinets, Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Pantry, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Laminate
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,112 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Other, See Remarks
- Pool features: Community, Gunite, In Ground
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: See Remarks, Water Access, Other
- Body of water: Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: R13655
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Barbecue, Boat Facilities, Clubhouse, Fishing, Pier, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Community Pool, Gated
- Security: Gated Community, Controlled Access
- Subdivision: Cape Carancahua 02
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $200 annually
- HOA name: CAPE CARANCAHUA POA
- HOA phone: 361-972-5426
Location
- Region: Palacios
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $343,755
- Annual tax amount: $1,497
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 103 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $389,000-11.4%$184/sqft |
Source:  Central Texas MLS #612560 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,000+192.7%$208/sqft |
Source: Central Texas MLS #612560 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2017 | Listing removed | $149,995$71/sqft |
Source: Russell Cain Real Estate #12289 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $149,995$71/sqft |
Source: Russell Cain Real Estate #12289 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,497 -7.4% | $212,000 +10% |
| 2024 | $1,617 +13.7% | $192,730 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,422 -27.5% | $175,210 +13.9% |
| 2022 | $1,962 +3.1% | $153,810 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,903 +16.1% | $139,830 +10% |
| 2020 | $1,639 | $127,120 -35.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $196,955 +87.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $105,055 -22.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $135,000 -9% |
| 2016 | -- | $148,325 -1.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $151,155 +4.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $144,795 -4.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $151,155 -1.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $153,615 -6.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $164,985 -16.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $198,005 |
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