Welcome to 1651 Griffith Road — Your Opportunity Won't Last! This is your last chance to own a brand new construction home in Palmetto, Abilene's most exclusive boutique waterfront community. Nestled on the final available lot, this stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers over 2,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with an open floor plan and luxury finishes throughout. From the moment you step onto your front porch, you'll feel the difference. Walk directly onto the private waterfront greenspace, stroll the scenic walking trails, and take in breathtaking lake views — all just steps from your front door. Palmetto's community waterfront area was designed for connection and relaxation, offering green space and entertainment areas that make every day feel like a getaway. What truly sets Palmetto apart is its one-of-a-kind coastal style architecture — a refreshing aesthetic unlike anything else in Abilene. These homes were built with intention, blending upscale design with a warm, community-centered lifestyle. Inside, you'll love the beautiful quartz countertops and luxury vinyl tile flooring — high-end finishes that are as durable as they are stunning. Completion date August 2026
Abilene Heights Area, located between Ambler Avenue and North 1st Street, is a residential and academic Abilene neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and tree-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hardin-Simmons University campus along Ambler Avenue, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and student-foot-traffic set a steady daytime rhythm. Brick cottages and low-slung homes mix with small apartment buildings, giving the streets a lived-in, walkable feel. The Abilene Zoo and Nelson Park add open lawns, trails, and weekend energy nearby. For local culture, The Grace Museum, the Paramount Theatre, and Frontier Texas! anchor outings a short drive away.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living
Interior features
Open floorplan
Kitchen island
Decorative lighting
Walk-in closet(s)
One living area
One dining area
Fireplace in living room
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on level 1 with dual sinks, ensuite bath and walk-in closet
Three additional bedrooms on level 1
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric cooktop
Microwave
Kitchen island
Laundry & utility
Utility room
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Exterior features
Covered porch(es)
Sprinkler system
Subdivision setting
Water/lake view
Home design
Single family residence
One story
Property attached
Deed restrictions
Parking
Covered parking for 2 vehicles
2-car attached garage with garage door opener
Asphalt driveway
Construction
Board & batten siding
New construction (2026) — incomplete
Utilities
City water
City sewer
Cable available
Not in a municipal utility district
HOA & community
Mandatory HOA
Annual HOA fee of $700
HOA covers grounds maintenance
HOA: Palmetto at Griffith Lake
Electricity and solar
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The Residential Single-Family Patio Home District is designed to provide for development of detached single-family residences on compact lots having one side yard reduced to 0 feet (i.e., zero-lot-line ).
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
21% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Abilene, TX • 79601
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
7.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1651 Griffith Rd
$428,304
$696 under list price of $429K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $175K to $370K.