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Price cut: $12K (5/23)

$272,000

638 Swallow Dr, Palacios, TX 77465

3beds

1,328sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2025

8,276 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$205/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

Central, Electric

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Disposal, Some Electric Appliances, Microwave, Range
Laundry: Inside

Features

Double Vanity, Other, See Remarks, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry
Flooring: Vinyl
Attic: Other,See Remarks
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,328 sqft

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Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio
Exterior features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck
Pool features: Community, In Ground
Fencing: None
Has view: Yes
View description: Water
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
Body of water: Water View

Lot

Size: 8,276 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: R13963
Special conditions: Builder Owned

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Wood Siding
Roof: Composition,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 2025

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Basketball Court, Boat Facilities, Clubhouse, Dock, Playground, Park, 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
HOA phone: 713-977-7469

Location

Region: Palacios

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $205/sqft
Tax assessed value: $15,000
Annual tax amount: $242
Date on market: 10/15/2025
Cumulative days on market: 357 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/23/2026	Price change	$272,000-4.2%$205/sqft
Source: Central Texas MLS #595377 Report a problem
4/2/2026	Price change	$284,000-9%$214/sqft
Source: Central Texas MLS #595377 Report a problem
10/15/2025	Price change	$312,000-1%$235/sqft
Source: HAR #31525805 Report a problem
4/26/2025	Listed for sale	$315,000$237/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

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 77465

Getting around

0 / 100

Car-Dependent

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
Central Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 10.8 mi
4/10
Palacios High School
Grades: 6-12Distance: 11 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

District: Palacios ISD

Source: Central Texas MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.