1838 W Bayshore Dr, Palacios, TX, 77465
About This Home
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!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1979
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
- Construction materials: Fiber Cement
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Water Heater,Range
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Laundry in Utility Room,Lower Level,Laundry Room,Laundry Tub,Sink
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
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
- Fireplace features: None
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
- Cooling features: 1 Unit
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,112 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Loft
- Level: Upper
Office
- Level: Lower
Property
Details
- Parcel number: R13655
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Community,Gunite,In Ground
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck,Other,See Remarks
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: See Remarks,Water Access,Other
- Waterbody name: Waterfront
Lot
- Lot size: 0.26 Acres
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Drought
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Coastal Flooding
- Hail
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,966 | $23,592 |
| Home Insurance * | $476 | $5,712 |
| Property Taxes | $202 | $2,424 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $2,882 | $34,584 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Price change | $389,000 |
| 2026-05-19 | Listed for sale | $439,000 |
| 2017-09-03 | Listing removed | $149,995 |
| 2017-06-11 | Listed for sale | $149,995 |
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