4 Beds
5 Baths
2,367 sqft
$930,000
1650 County Road 312, Palacios TX, 77465
Price per sqft$392.90
Built in1984
Property size2,367 sqft
Property typeResidential
Overview
Active
Listed Nov 8, 2026
Updated 36h 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 wing and sleeping wing leveraging the Venturi Effect, 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 luxury.
$6,187/mo
Est. mortgage payment based on a $930,000 home price.
All estimates are provided by Luxury Presence for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
Additional information
- MLS® ID
- 627353
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Cooling
- Yes
- Heating
- Yes
- Basement
- No
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 2.12 Acres
Other Property Details
- View
- Yes
- Waterfront
- Yes
Courtesy of Wied Realty, Becky B Wied
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