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4 Beds
5 Baths
2,232 sqft

$930,000

1650 County Road 312, Palacios TX, 77465

Price per sqft$416.67
Built in1984
Property size2,232 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Oct 7, 2026

Updated 20h ago

Positioned high above Carancahua Bay, this iconic 1984 coastal modern estate was custom-designed and built by former national FAIA President John M. McGinty, as his personal waterfront sanctuary. Long recognized by local coastal builders as a structural marvel of wind-deflecting geometry and heavy concrete engineering, the residence represents a master architect’s personal experiment in coastal resilience. Engineered like a nautical bow, the home’s sharp wedge shapes channel gale-force winds through a central breezeway between the main living quarters wing and sleeping wing leverage significantly reducing wind drag and atmospheric pressure build-up. Elevated on massive reinforced concrete columns, the home features a central sky-lit atrium, wrap-around view decks, and an elevated skybridge leading to a striking octagonal guest pavilion. A rare opportunity to own a high-design coastal fortress blending architectural provenance, structural ingenuity, and waterfront luxury.

$6,187/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $930,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
60862279

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
2.12 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$8,544
Tax Frequency
Annually
View
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
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Courtesy of Wied Realty, Becky Wied 

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