1700 S Virginia St

4,835 Sq. Ft.
$140 / Sq. Ft.
4,835
Sq. Ft.
$140
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A rare opportunity to restore one of Port Lavaca's most architecturally significant waterfront homes. Built in 1963 for Dr. York Lancaster, this iconic Mid-Century Modern design residence is set on two acres overlooking Lavaca Bay. This 4,835-square-foot home showcases walls of glass, sweeping bay views, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, an oversized red entry door, floating staircase, great room, dining room, office, and a spacious kitchen with two refrigerators and abundant storage. A custom dressing room...A rare opportunity to restore one of Port Lavaca's most architecturally significant waterfront homes. Built in 1963 for Dr. York Lancaster, this iconic Mid-Century Modern design residence is set on two acres overlooking Lavaca Bay. This 4,835-square-foot home showcases walls of glass, sweeping bay views, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, an oversized red entry door, floating staircase, great room, dining room, office, and a spacious kitchen with two refrigerators and abundant storage. A custom dressing room offers the flexibility to convert back to an additional bedroom. The wooded grounds include a swimming pool, circular drive, porte-cochere, and a detached 1,250-square-foot guest house with central A/C and a full bath. This is a rare opportunity to restore an architectural landmark, create an extraordinary waterfront estate, and preserve a remarkable piece of Port Lavaca history.
  1. Listed by Eva Marable • TREC #0769979 • Brokerage DRE #9013776 • Red Door Realtors, LLC
    P: (512)-924-7916 suziemarable.realtor@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Michelle Griffin • TREC #0591827 • Brokerage DRE #9013776 • Red Door Realtors, LLC
    P: (361)-214-6600 C: (361)-214-6600 shelly@shellygriffin.com

Property Details for 1700 South Virginia Street

Architectural Style
Contemporary/Modern
Subdivision Name
(1325) LA VILLA AREA
Waterfront Features
Bulkhead, Bay Front, Waterfront
View
Bay
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 07/03/2026 04:07 AM

Property Details for 1700 South Virginia Street

StatusActive
MLS #15101999
Days on Market3
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1963
Lot Size2.06 AC / 89,864 SF
CountyCalhoun County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Door Realtors, LLC, Eva Marable, TREC #0769979; Red Door Realtors, LLC, Michelle Griffin, TREC #0591827
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Building Information for 1700 South Virginia Street

Stories2Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size2.06 AC / 89,864 SF

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Property Information for 1700 South Virginia Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: HWY 35 S/Main St. Turn right on S. Virginia St. past Blackburn
  • MLS Area Major: 65
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Unparsed Address: 1700 S Virginia
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Circular Driveway, None, Porte Cochere
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: MAXIMO SANCHEZ, TRACT 2, 3, 4 (LANCASHIRE S/D) & 2A, 3A
School Information
  • Elementary School: HARRISON/JEFFERSON/MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 169 - Calhoun County
  • High School: CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: TRAVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL (CALHOUN COUNTY)
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 4835.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 1 Up to 2 Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: None
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 129652
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: A003
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: None
  • Fireplace Features: Freestanding
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Features: InGround
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Other
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Room Type: Den, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Living Room, Office, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: No
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14x14
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14x14
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14x14
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 1700 South Virginia Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #15101999

$675,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #15101999

$675,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1700 South Virginia Street

Taxable ValueLand$258,060Additions$442,150Total$700,210
Tax Record2025$3,623 ($302 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,835 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,835 SqFtLot Size124,024 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1963CountyCALHOUNAPN32172

Schools near 1700 South Virginia Street

This home is within Calhoun County Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Complex
PublicPK to 5

Travis Middle School
Public6 to 8

Calhoun High School
Public9 to 12

Hope High School
Public10 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1700 South Virginia Street is a single family home for sale in Port Lavaca, TX 77979. This property was listed for sale on July 1, 2026 by Red Door Realtors, LLC, it's currently listed at $675,000. This listing's school district is Calhoun County Independent School District. Nearby schools include Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Complex, Travis Middle School and Calhoun High School. 1700 South Virginia Street is a 6-bed, 6-bath, 4,835 sqft single family home built in 1963.

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Listing Courtesy of Red Door Realtors, LLC, Eva Marable, TREC #0769979; Red Door Realtors, LLC, Michelle Griffin, TREC #0591827

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