Building a legacy sometimes begins where the pavement ends and the shore begins. We sat down with developer Jeff Lamkin and broker Jodi Peters to learn how Cinnamon Shore’s nostalgic design offers significant investment potential while fostering deep community roots. Discover this walkable coastal village that combines past, present, and future for Texas families in the simple, timeless joy of the Gulf Coast golf-cart lifestyle.
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Cinnamon Shore might be described as a “coastal village,” rather than a standard subdivision. How does the development’s foundation in New Urbanism foster a deeper sense of community and connection than a traditional beach development?
Lamkin: New Urbanism reflects a rosy era, when you could walk everywhere you wanted to go, where friends and neighbors said “hello,” and parks and playgrounds brought people together. Cinnamon Shore was designed as just that: a family-friendly, welcoming community for the modern age, all set on the sand of the Texas Gulf.
When you pull into a place like Cinnamon Shore, you feel a sense of welcome and warmth. The front porches and public spaces draw you in, along with easy-to-access retail and restaurants that are curated yet relaxed. Everything is walkable. It’s about getting to know your neighbors. Traditions form year after year, and people want to return to experience coastal charm.
For an investor, Cinnamon Shore represents an opportunity in a potentially high-growth market. Can you tell us a little bit about the historical appreciation of Port Aransas real estate and how the community’s involved management and rental pool can help owners maximize their investment?
Peters: We've had steady appreciation year after year, with a few exceptions, such as around the COVID-19 pandemic. Early on, Gulf-front lots sold for $500,000, and now they sell for $2 million-plus. Our 2025 holiday tour home sold for $5.5 million. One homeowner recently told us the appreciation on his Cinnamon Shore property exceeded his expectations. There's still risk going into any new phase, but that's where you can potentially reap the most reward.
One thing that really enhances the prospect of owning at Cinnamon Shore is the on-site teams, like the rental management team. There's real value in that. Generally, some 2-bedroom condos can earn up to $80,000 in rental income in a year, while some of the largest-scale rental homes may earn upwards of $150,000 or $200,000 annually. The presence of our knowledgeable teams reduces investment risk by having staff here every day to address maintenance issues for owners and assist guests.
Let’s talk to families who are thinking about their legacy. How is the development designed to welcome an entire family, from toddlers to grandparents?
L: Welcoming whole families is exactly what Cinnamon Shore is designed to do. The homes in our beach community feature large gathering spaces built to bring everyone together. They make memories on the beach and on the golf cart. They enjoy traditions like the 4th of July bike parade, the times spent walking together to our restaurants to dine. Many of the homes have multiple bunk rooms for children, grandchildren, and their friends. Elevators add convenience and accommodate those with mobility issues. On-site golf cart rentals can help with getting to the beach, carrying coolers and sand toys, and helping older adults get there.
When it comes to legacy, our homes are built to last. Leaving a beautiful beach home is a special gift to pass on. More than that, owning at Cinnamon Shore is about building memories, starting traditions, and handing them off to the next generation.
In a world that feels increasingly fast-paced and digital, how does the “golf cart life” and walkability of Cinnamon Shore provide an opportunity to slow down for individuals, couples, and families seeking an escape from a more hectic routine?
P: Our golf cart community and walkable streets mean more time together, fewer distractions, and more positive interactions. It’s healthy time spent and at a slower pace. It's so nice to cruise the community in a golf cart, ride down the beach, or walk together to an on-site restaurant instead of getting into a car. Our team can even deliver golf carts to driveways ahead of your visit and pick them up when you leave. It’s so convenient and easy!
With the expansion of Cinnamon Shore South, the community's vision is clearly growing. Looking forward 10 or 20 years, what is the guiding principle for the development, and why should current owners and potential buyers feel confident they're part of a community that will only get better with time?
L: The guiding principle is the spirit of building a beautiful, safe place for families. A place where people can come, relax, and make memories together. And we’re doing it thoughtfully, with intention and long-term planning, because we're here to stay. The success over 20 years has fine-tuned our business models, through good and bad times, storms, and a pandemic. The team on the ground here has had the same level of commitment to see it through.
There's a little more land, including some on the bay side with a marina component, that will complement our Gulf-front properties and offer a bit more variety for buyers to choose from. But, in the end, Cinnamon Shore is a 20-year-old brand that’s so special to all of us. We've worked so hard to build and cultivate it, along with homeowners and builders who truly see the vision for a new kind of coastal community on the Texas Coast.
“The guiding principle is the spirit of building a beautiful, safe place for families. A place where people can come, relax, and make memories together.” —Jeff Lamkin, Cinnamon Shore developer