5 Texas Waterfront Lots in Port Lavaca, Palacios, and McQueeney

Along the water’s edge in Port Lavaca, Lot 356 Evening Point spans waterfront acreage within the secluded Redfish Retreat waterfront community. The setting is defined by privacy and tranquility, with water views that keep the horizon present throughout the day. With room to imagine what comes next, the parcel is positioned for a future build or an investment property, offering a rare chance to shape a retreat that suits your pace and priorities. Quiet by design and set apart from the bustle, it’s the kind of place where mornings feel unhurried and evenings naturally drift toward the shoreline. Here, the everyday experience centers on space, stillness, and the calming pull of the water.

Size: 1.3 acres

Along the water’s edge on Chocolate Bay, this waterfront homesite offers a rare blend of views, privacy, and the ease of a gated community setting in Port Lavaca. The outlook is unapologetically bay-facing, with “breathtaking water views” that set the tone for quiet mornings and unhurried evenings. With security and seclusion built into the community, the lot is positioned for a custom build—whether envisioned as a dream home or a relaxed vacation retreat—within a peaceful, picturesque environment. Residents also have access to a community fishing pier, and the option to build a private pier is noted as well. For those hoping to expand their horizon line, several connected waterfront lots are also available, creating the possibility of a larger, continuous bayfront setting over time.

Size: 1.02 acres

With the private lake as its backdrop, this homesite in the Redfish Retreat Subdivision off Chocolate Bay offers a calm setting for a future custom build. The lot is set in a well-maintained neighborhood just outside the busy city, balancing a sense of retreat with everyday convenience. From here, the view lines open to the water, creating a natural focal point for outdoor living and the rhythms of life near the lake. Nearby waters invite simple, unhurried pleasures—fishing, boating, or spending an afternoon watching the light shift across the surface. It’s a place designed for slowing down, where the landscape does much of the work and the next chapter can be shaped around the water.

Size: 0.83 acre

Steps from Palacios’s bayfront rhythm, 404 8th Street sits just under half a mile from Tres Palacios Bay, placing coastal days within easy reach. Palacios—celebrated as the “Shrimp Capital of Texas”—pairs working fishing boats and the daily catch with memorable sunsets over the bay. From this lot, boating, kayaking, and world-class fishing are minutes away, as are bayfront parks and piers for crabbing, casting a line, or an unhurried stroll. Birding enthusiasts will appreciate that Palacios lies on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, a draw for visitors from around the globe. Matagorda Bay Nature Park is a short drive for beachcombing and camping, while local seafood dining keeps fresh shrimp and oysters close at hand. Life here can be as active—or as easygoing—as you choose.

Size: 0.31 acre

Along the water’s edge in The Point at Lake McQueeney, this rare corner lot offers a quiet canvas within an exclusive, gated community. Cleared and level, the homesite is ready for a custom retreat, with approximately 132 feet of pristine waterfront defining the property line. Majestic cypress trees trace the shoreline, lending a calm, picturesque backdrop for mornings by the lake and evenings watching the light shift across the water. Surrounded by luxury lake homes in one of Lake McQueeney’s most sought-after neighborhoods, the setting balances privacy with a sense of place. It’s a straightforward opportunity: a premier waterfront parcel where the natural edge of the lake becomes part of everyday life.

Size: 0.52 acre

Price: Contact for pricing