New construction

Price cut: $14K (7/23)

$258,000

638 Swallow Dr, Palacios, TX 77465

3beds

1,321sqft

$1,999/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2025

8,276 Square Feet Lot

$252,500 Zestimate^®

$195/sqft

$17/mo HOA

What's special

Closed-cell foam insulationSmart thermostatTwo-stage hvac system

Brand-New 3-bedroom, 2-bath Coastal Home in the Gated Cape Carancahua Community just between Palacios and Port Lavaca off Hwy 35. Enjoy Breathtaking Sunrises over Carancahua Bay from your front porch in the morning & Peaceful Sunsets from your back balcony in the evenings! Built to windstorm specs with hurricane panels included, this home offers comfort & efficiency with a two-stage HVAC System, Smart Thermostat, Closed-Cell Foam Insulation underneath, and Low-E Vinyl Windows for energy efficiency. Plenty of covered parking below with space for your boat or to add a storage/tackle room or golf cart garage. Community amenities include Boat Ramp, Lighted Fishing Piers, 2 Pools, Clubhouse, Library, Park, Driving Range, Basketball & Tennis Courts, and more! Coastal living at its best!! You are sure to be impressed with this hidden gem in the Cape Carancahua Subdivision.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Electric

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Range, Dishwasher
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Flooring: Vinyl
Windows: Shutters

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,321
Total interior livable area: 1,321 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Additional Parking, Attached Carport
Carport spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 2
Has view: Yes
View description: Bay, Water
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Bay,Water

Lot

Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Details

Parcel number: R13963

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Other
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Batts Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation: Raised
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: Yes
Year built: 2025

Details

Builder name: Zion

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Thermostat, HVAC

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Cape Carancahua 02

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Amenities included: Basketball Court, Boat Ramp, Controlled Access, Park, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
HOA fee: $200 annually

Location

Region: Palacios

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $195/sqft
Tax assessed value: $15,000
Annual tax amount: $242
Date on market: 7/24/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan

Estimated market value

$252,500

$240,000 - $265,000

$1,895/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/23/2026	Price change	$258,000-5.1%$195/sqft
Source: Central Texas MLS #595377 Report a problem
5/23/2026	Price change	$272,000-4.2%$206/sqft
Source: Central Texas MLS #595377 Report a problem
4/2/2026	Price change	$284,000-9%$215/sqft
Source: Central Texas MLS #595377 Report a problem
10/15/2025	Price change	$312,000-1%$236/sqft
Source: HAR #31525805 Report a problem
4/26/2025	Listed for sale	$315,000$238/sqft
Source: Central Texas MLS #577793 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$242 +0.1%	$15,000
2024	$241 +61.1%	$15,000 +66.7%
2023	$150 +5.7%	$9,000 +24.1%
2022	$142 +14.9%	$7,250 +11.5%
2021	$123 +4.4%	$6,500
2020	$118	$6,500 -2.8%
2019	--	$6,690 +11.5%
2018	--	$6,000
2017	--	$6,000 +6.2%
2016	--	$5,650 +41.3%
2015	--	$4,000