501 Shore Drive

South Padre Island, Texas 78597 (MLS #)

501 Shore Drive, South Padre Island, 78597

South Padre Island, Texas 78597 (MLS #)
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Square Ft.
250

Property Description

Floating above the Laguna Madre in The Shores, 501 Shore Drive is a striking bayfront residence with approximately 250 feet of frontage and sweeping water views.

Reimagined from the ground up by architect Valerie [last name needed], the home features walls of glass, sculptural lines, light-filled living spaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen is designed for cooking and conversation, while the primary suite offers a spa bath, generous closets, and a private terrace.

With 5 bedrooms, 7 baths, four additional ocean-view bedrooms, a flexible family room, and a detached guest house with a full kitchen and bath, this property is designed for elevated coastal living, entertaining, and extended stays on South Padre Island.

Quick Property Details

  • Address: 501 Shore Drive, South Padre Island, TX 78597
  • Community: The Shores
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Guest House: Detached guest house
  • Waterfront: Approximately 250 feet of bayfront frontage
  • Views: Laguna Madre, coastline, island, and bay views

Living Room: Wrapped in Light

The living room is designed as a tranquil gathering space where the water becomes part of the interior experience. Expansive glass invites the Laguna Madre indoors, while open proportions and natural light create a calm, elevated atmosphere for everyday living and entertaining.

Expansive glass frames the Laguna Madre, bringing natural light and water views into the heart of the home.

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Expansive glass frames the Laguna Madre, bringing natural light and water views into the heart of the home.

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Open, airy, and serene, the living room creates an effortless setting for both quiet moments and coastal entertaining.

Kitchen: Coastal Ease, Elevated Edge

Designed for both cooking and conversation, the kitchen balances function with refinement. Its open connection to the home’s gathering spaces makes it ideal for entertaining, while the surrounding views keep the focus on the coast.

Suspended Between Sea and Sky

The primary suite offers a private retreat above the shoreline, complete with a spa bath, generous closets, and terrace access. From sunrise reflections to quiet evenings under the stars, this space was designed for stillness, comfort, and unforgettable views.

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Room for Everyone

Four additional ocean-view bedrooms, including a flexible family room, open to sunlit patios on the entry level. A detached guest house with a full kitchen and bath provides quiet luxury for visitors, extended stays, or family living.

Life Inside The Shores

Located within The Shores, this property offers a refined coastal setting in one of South Padre Island’s most distinctive gated communities. With bayfront views, generous space, and a resort-inspired atmosphere, 501 Shore Drive reflects the lifestyle that makes The Shores such an important part of the Franke Realty story.

Property Features

Approximately 250 feet of Laguna Madre frontage with open water views.

Reimagined with sculptural lines, glass walls, and horizon-focused spaces.

A private suite with spa bath, generous closets, and terrace access.

Detached guest quarters with a full kitchen and bath for added privacy.

Sunlit patios, coastal breezes, and spaces made for gathering.

Located within South Padre Island’s distinctive gated coastal community.

Dennis Franke
Dennis Franke
Partner / Broker

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