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address: "4796 Secret Cove, Rockwall, TX 75032"
status: "Active"
price_usd: 699900
bedrooms: 4
bathrooms: "3"
living_area_sqft: 3378
lot_acres: 0.2
year_built: 2005
school_district: "Rockwall ISD"
primary_image: "https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-01.jpeg"
image_count: 30
has_video: false
has_3d_tour: true
listing_source_updated_at: "2026-10-24T18:52:22.000Z"
listing_context_updated_at: "2026-10-24 19:19:35"
publisher: "Steavy Carter Realtor – Dallas and Rockwall, Texas"
tags:
  - "Pool"
  - "Spa / Hot Tub"
  - "Covered Parking"
  - "Custom Design"
  - "Double Vanity"
  - "Gas Fireplace"
  - "Hardwood Floors"
  - "Vaulted / Cathedral Ceilings"
  - "Game Room"
  - "Media Room"
  - "Covered Patio"
  - "Rockwall ISD"
---

# 4796 Secret Cove, Rockwall, TX 75032

**MLS 21412254 · $699,900 · Active · 4 beds · 3 baths · 3,378 Sq Ft · 0.2 acres**

## Explore the Visual Property Page

- [Complete visual property page](https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21412254/)

## Current Status and Data Freshness

- **Status:** Active
- **Current list price:** $699,900
- **MLS/listing source updated:** October 24, 2026
- **ListingContext updated:** October 24, 2026
- **Important:** Price, availability, schools, taxes, and listing status can change. Confirm time-sensitive information before relying on it.

## Fast Answers

- **How much is 4796 Secret Cove?** $699,900.
- **How large is the home?** 3,378 Sq Ft.
- **How much land is included?** 0.2 acres.
- **How many bedrooms and bathrooms?** 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
- **Does it have a pool?** In-ground gunite pool reported with pool/spa combo, water-feature, and saltwater features.
- **How much garage or covered parking is reported?** 3 garage spaces.
- **What school district serves the property?** Rockwall ISD. Buyers should verify current assignments directly with the district.
- **Are video and 3D tours available?** 3D tour only
- **What is the current CAD tax estimate?** Approximately $11,709 using the current recorded exemptions and rates. A buyer's future taxes may differ.

## Quick Facts

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **MLS number** | 21412254 |
| **Price** | $699,900 |
| **Price per square foot** | $207 / Sq Ft |
| **Status** | Active |
| **Property type** | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| **Bedrooms** | 4 |
| **Bathrooms** | 3 |
| **Living area** | 3,378 Sq Ft |
| **Lot size** | 0.2 acres |
| **Year built** | 2005 |
| **Pool** | In-ground gunite pool reported |
| **Garage / covered parking** | 3 garage spaces |
| **School district** | Rockwall ISD |
| **County** | Rockwall County |

## Property Highlights

- Pool
- Spa / Hot Tub
- Covered Parking
- Custom Design
- Double Vanity
- Gas Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- Vaulted / Cathedral Ceilings
- Game Room
- Media Room
- Covered Patio
- Rockwall ISD
- Home Theater

## Detailed Listing Facts

### Overview

- **Property Type**: Residential
- **Property Subtype**: Single Family Residence
- **Property Condition**: Resale
- **Subdivision**: Rainbow Lake Estates
- **Community**: Rainbow Lake Estates
- **County**: Rockwall
- **Days on Market**: 93

### Home

- **Bedrooms**: 4
- **Bathrooms**: 3
- **Full Baths**: 3
- **Square Feet**: 3,378 Sq Ft
- **Price / Sq Ft**: $207 / Sq Ft
- **Year Built**: 2005
- **Stories**: 2
- **Levels**: Two
- **Construction**: Brick, Rock, Stone
- **Foundation**: Slab
- **Roof**: Composition
- **Property Attached**: No

### Kitchen and Interior

- **Appliances**: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Vented Exhaust Fan
- **Interior Features**: Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Cable Tv, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets
- **Flooring**: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- **Heating**: Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
- **Cooling**: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric, Zoned
- **Fireplaces**: 1
- **Fireplace Features**: Decorative, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- **Security Features**: Security System, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detectors

### Lot and Exterior

- **Lot Size**: 0.2 acres
- **Lot Size Sq Ft**: 8,886
- **Lot Features**: Interior Lot, Landscaped, Subdivision, Sprinkler System, Few Trees
- **Exterior Features**: Rain Gutters
- **Patio & Porch Features**: Covered
- **Fencing**: Wood
- **Pool**: In-ground gunite pool reported
- **Pool Features**: Gunite, In Ground, Pool, Pool Sweep, Pool Spa Combo, Salt Water, Water Feature

### Parking and Garage

- **Parking**: Garage, Inside Entrance, Kitchen Level, Oversized, Garage Faces Side, Tandem
- **Garage Spaces**: 3
- **Covered Parking**: 3
- **Attached Garage**: Yes

### MLS Tax and HOA Fields

- **HOA Fee**: $117 Quarterly
- **HOA Includes**: Association Management, Maintenance Structure
- **Parcel Number**: 000000053237
- **APN**: 000000053237
- **Legal Description**: RAINBOW LAKE ESTATES, BLOCK B, LOT 2
- **Tax Block**: B
- **Tax Lot**: 2

### Utilities

- **Utilities**: Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Cable Available
- **Water**: Public
- **Sewer**: Public Sewer

### Schools

- **Elementary:** Dorothy Smith Pullen · Rockwall ISD
- **Middle:** Cain · Rockwall ISD
- **High:** Heath · Rockwall ISD

### Listing Information

- **Listing Agent**: Stephanie Dixon
- **Listing Brokerage**: Ebby Halliday, REALTORS
- **MLS #**: 21412254
- **MLS Board**: NTREIS
- **List Date**: 2026-10-15
- **Source Updated**: 2026-10-24T18:52:22.000Z
- **Last Updated**: 2026-10-24 19:19:35

## Featured Spaces

### 1. Backyard Pool at Dusk
- **Room or area:** pool and patio
- **Caption:** Backyard pool and raised spa illuminated at dusk with string lighting
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-01.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-01.jpeg)

### 2. Front Exterior Facade
- **Room or area:** front facade
- **Caption:** Front exterior featuring brick and stone masonry with a turret roofline
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-02.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-02.jpeg)

### 3. Living Room with Fireplace
- **Room or area:** living room
- **Caption:** Living room featuring a tall fireplace mantel and wood-look flooring
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-07.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-07.jpeg)

### 4. Primary Bedroom
- **Room or area:** primary bedroom
- **Caption:** Primary bedroom featuring dark wood floors and a tray ceiling
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-11.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-11.jpeg)

### 5. Backyard Pool and Trees
- **Room or area:** pool area
- **Caption:** Backyard view of the swimming pool, stone waterfall, and mature shade trees
- **Image:** [https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-24.jpeg](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-24.jpeg)

## Visual Property Index

The ListingContext record contains 30 analyzed public images. This compact index preserves room labels and captions without embedding every image.

| Photo | Room or area | Image title | Caption |
| ---: | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | pool and patio | [Backyard Pool at Dusk](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-01.jpeg) | Backyard pool and raised spa illuminated at dusk with string lighting |
| 2 | front facade | [Front Exterior Facade](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-02.jpeg) | Front exterior featuring brick and stone masonry with a turret roofline |
| 3 | front entry | [Front Entry](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-03.jpeg) | Covered front entry with stone pillars and a dark wood front door |
| 4 | foyer and staircase | [Foyer and Staircase](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-04.jpeg) | Foyer featuring a curved staircase with wrought iron balusters and hardwood floors |
| 5 | home office | [Home Office](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-05.jpeg) | Home office featuring warm wall tones, a large window, and crown molding |
| 6 | formal dining room | [Formal Dining Room](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-06.jpeg) | Formal dining room with a chandelier and shuttered window |
| 7 | living room | [Living Room with Fireplace](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-07.jpeg) | Living room featuring a tall fireplace mantel and wood-look flooring |
| 8 | kitchen | [Kitchen Breakfast Bar](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-08.jpeg) | Kitchen featuring wood cabinets, granite countertops, and a raised breakfast bar |
| 9 | kitchen range wall | [Kitchen Range Wall](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-09.jpeg) | Kitchen range wall featuring a custom wood vent hood and tile backsplash |
| 10 | breakfast nook | [Breakfast Nook](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-10.jpeg) | Casual dining nook surrounded by large shuttered windows |
| 11 | primary bedroom | [Primary Bedroom](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-11.jpeg) | Primary bedroom featuring dark wood floors and a tray ceiling |
| 12 | primary bedroom alternate angle | [Primary Bedroom Alternate Angle](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-12.jpeg) | Alternate angle of the primary bedroom showing access to the en-suite bathroom |
| 13 | primary bathroom | [Primary Bathroom](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-13.jpeg) | Primary bathroom featuring a tiled soaking tub and dual vanities |
| 14 | primary bathroom tub detail | [Soaking Tub Detail](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-14.jpeg) | Close-up view of the primary bathroom soaking tub and window |
| 15 | secondary bedroom | [Secondary Bedroom](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-15.jpeg) | Secondary bedroom featuring floating wall shelves and wood flooring |
| 16 | secondary bathroom | [Secondary Bathroom](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-16.jpeg) | Secondary bathroom with single vanity and tub shower combination |
| 17 | game room | [Game Room](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-17.jpeg) | Upper-level game room featuring vaulted ceilings and carpeted flooring |
| 18 | media room | [Media Room](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-18.jpeg) | Media room featuring sloped ceilings and a wall-mounted TV setup |
| 19 | secondary bedroom | [Secondary Bedroom with Vanity](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-19.jpeg) | Secondary bedroom with a corner vanity desk and tray ceiling |
| 20 | secondary bathroom | [Bathroom Vanity](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-20.jpeg) | Bathroom with single vanity and blue walls |
| 21 | secondary bedroom | [Secondary Bedroom](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-21.jpeg) | Secondary bedroom with neutral walls and carpet |
| 22 | powder room | [Powder Room](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-22.jpeg) | Powder room with single vanity and mirror |
| 23 | laundry room | [Laundry Room](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-23.jpeg) | Laundry room featuring upper cabinets and washer-dryer hookups |
| 24 | pool area | [Backyard Pool and Trees](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-24.jpeg) | Backyard view of the swimming pool, stone waterfall, and mature shade trees |
| 25 | covered patio | [Covered Patio](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-25.jpeg) | Covered patio with outdoor seating and string lights overlooking the pool |
| 26 | backyard lawn | [Backyard Lawn](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-26.jpeg) | Backyard view highlighting the grassy lawn and wood privacy fence |
| 27 | aerial view | [Aerial Neighborhood View](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-27.jpeg) | Aerial view showing the property placement, surrounding neighborhood, and nearby water |
| 28 | aerial rear view | [Aerial Rear View](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-28.jpeg) | Aerial rear view showing the roof structure and backyard pool layout |
| 29 | first floor plan | [First Floor Plan](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-29.jpeg) | First floor plan layout |
| 30 | second floor plan | [Second Floor Plan](https://images.steavycarter.com/21412254-30.jpeg) | Second floor plan layout |

## Property Video and 3D Tour

- **3D tour:** [Open the PropertyPanorama tour](https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21412254)

## Schools

- **Elementary:** Dorothy Smith Pullen · Rockwall ISD
- **Middle:** Cain · Rockwall ISD
- **High:** Heath · Rockwall ISD

Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with Rockwall ISD before making decisions based on school zoning.

## Commute Context

- **DFW Airport:** approximately 41 mins (32.4 mi)
- **Dallas Love Field:** approximately 27 mins (21.6 mi)
- **Downtown Dallas:** approximately 25 mins (19.8 mi)
- **The Star in Frisco:** approximately 33 mins (26.0 mi)
- **PGA Frisco:** approximately 40 mins (31.9 mi)

Drive times are route-based estimates and may change with traffic, weather, road work, and route choice.

## Life Around the Property

The categories below are curated display groups. Their order is presentation order, not an objective ranking of the best places.

### Dining

- **Burger:** Rodeo Goat, Boots Burger
- **Fine Dining:** Culpepper Cattle Co., The Oar House
- **Pizza:** Zanata, Luigi's Italian Cafe
- **Chef-Owned / Local Dining:** Vidorra, Bin 303
- **Farm-to-Table:** Wells Cattle Co. Burgers & Pies, Wade's Landing
- **Cocktail:** Fable & Fire - A Bookshop Bistro, The Brass Tap

### Errands

- **Nearby Gas:** Scotties -Rockwall
- **Premium-Fuel Stop:** 7-Eleven
- **Pharmacy:** CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens Pharmacy
- **Bank:** Credit Union of Texas
- **Urgent Care:** CareNow Urgent Care - Rockwall
- **Grocery:** Sprouts Farmers Market

### Activities

- **Parks & Recreation:** City of Rockwall - Harbor Urban Beach, rockwall lake
- **Clubs & Sports:** Harbor Bay Marina, Lakeside Village Golf Club
- **Adventure & Action:** Cinemark Rockwall 14 and XD, Jumpy Joey Trampolines & Turf
- **Lifestyle & Music:** The Brass Tap, Sideways BBQ

## CAD Tax and Valuation Summary

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **CAD source** | Rockwall CAD (TrueProdigy) |
| **CAD PID** | 53237 |
| **Tax year** | 2026 |
| **Official CAD page** | [https://www.rockwallcad.com/property-detail/53237/2026](https://www.rockwallcad.com/property-detail/53237/2026) |
| **CAD market value** | $737,867 |
| **CAD land value** | $145,000 |
| **CAD improvement value** | $592,867 |
| **CAD appraised value** | $737,867 |
| **CAD net appraised / current taxed starting point** | $737,867 |
| **Estimated taxes before current exemptions** | $11,709.26 |
| **Current exemption impact** | -$0.00 |
| **Estimated taxes with current exemptions** | $11,709.26 |
| **Total tax rate** | 1.5869% |
| **Parcel size** | 0.2037 acres |

These figures describe the current public CAD record. A buyer’s future tax bill may differ based on exemptions, future appraised values, adopted tax rates, and other changes. This is not tax or legal advice.

## List Price vs. CAD Value

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **List price** | $699,900 |
| **CAD market value** | $737,867 |
| **Difference** | -$37,967 Under CAD Value |

CAD market value is not the listing price, a lender appraisal, a prediction of the final sale price, or a future-tax guarantee. The comparison only shows the difference between the current asking price and the county appraisal district’s market-value record.

## CAD Details

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **Legal description** | RAINBOW LAKE ESTATES, BLOCK B, LOT 2 |
| **Total land value** | $145,000 |
| **Total market acres** | 0.2037 |
| **Current special-use reduction** | -$0 |
| **Total improvement value** | $592,867 |

### Taxing Units

| Taxing unit | Rate | Taxable value | Estimated tax with current exemptions | Estimated tax reduction |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| City Of Rockwall | 0.258007% | $737,867 | $1,903.75 | $0.00 |
| Rockwall County | 0.262% | $737,867 | $1,933.21 | $0.00 |
| Rockwall ISD | 1.0669% | $737,867 | $7,872.30 | $0.00 |

(H) indicates the current record reflects a homestead-related school taxable-value reduction.

### Improvements

#### Residential

- **CAD assessed improvement value:** $563,173
- **Total area:** 4,180 Sq Ft
- **Living area:** 3,378 Sq Ft
- Main Area: 2,172 Sq Ft
- Main Area: 1,206 Sq Ft
- Attached Garage: 451 Sq Ft
- Attached Garage: 230 Sq Ft
- COVERED PORCH: 76 Sq Ft
- COVERED PORCH: 45 Sq Ft

### CAD Market Value History

| Year | CAD market value | Land value | Improvement value | Market YOY change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2016 | $403,440 | $100,000 | $303,440 | Baseline |
| 2017 | $436,150 | $100,000 | $336,150 | +$32,710 (+8.11%) |
| 2018 | $473,710 | $101,000 | $372,710 | +$37,560 (+8.61%) |
| 2019 | $474,710 | $102,000 | $372,710 | +$1,000 (+0.21%) |
| 2020 | $480,230 | $104,000 | $376,230 | +$5,520 (+1.16%) |
| 2021 | $514,780 | $108,000 | $406,780 | +$34,550 (+7.19%) |
| 2022 | $642,320 | $147,900 | $494,420 | +$127,540 (+24.78%) |
| 2023 | $718,525 | $174,000 | $544,525 | +$76,205 (+11.86%) |
| 2024 | $695,109 | $145,000 | $550,109 | $-23,416 (-3.26%) |
| 2025 | $762,581 | $145,000 | $617,581 | +$67,472 (+9.71%) |
| 2026 | $737,867 | $145,000 | $592,867 | $-24,714 (-3.24%) |

## Local Market Overview (City of Rockwall)

The City of Rockwall market shows a median sold price of $515,000 at $188 per square foot, with homes spending a median of 43 days on the market. Sellers are capturing 95.5% of their original asking price, and the typical home is closing 5.6% below its county assessed value. With a 56.4% seller concession rate and nearly 58% of active listings executing price cuts, buyers currently enjoy significant leverage in negotiations.

### Micro-Market Key Statistics

- **Market geography:** City of Rockwall, TX
- **Evaluation period:** Trailing 3 Months (Jun-Aug 2026)
- **Median closed sale price:** $515,000
- **Median days on market:** 43 days
- **Average sale-to-list ratio:** 95.54%
- **Months of inventory:** 5.38 months
- **Data source & generation:** market_insights (as of 2026-09-17 15:56:47)

## Contact and Request Information

Have questions about this home?

- [Open the complete property page to request information or schedule a showing](https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21412254/)

## Sources, Methodology, and Limitations

- **Canonical visual property page:** [https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21412254/](https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21412254/)
- **Listing facts:** Public listing data normalized through ListingContext.
- **Property summary and Buyer Match:** Approved curated property analysis from `curatedContent`.
- **Visual observations:** Existing titles, captions, and room labels from `media.images.gallery[]` in ListingContext.
- **CAD context:** Public-safe Rockwall CAD information, when available.
- **Local context:** Curated Local Expert groups and route-based commute estimates.
- **3D tour:** [https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21412254](https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21412254)
- **Official CAD record:** [https://www.rockwallcad.com/property-detail/53237/2026](https://www.rockwallcad.com/property-detail/53237/2026)
- **Structured property data:** [View the property JSON-LD schema](https://www.steavycarter.com/mls/21412254/schema.json)
- **Publisher:** Steavy Carter Realtor – Dallas and Rockwall, Texas.

This Markdown companion is a public reading-layer projection, not a raw JSON dump. It omits owner, deed, protest, private prospecting, raw source-receipt, internal Worker, and internal identifier data. Listing status, price, schools, taxes, and availability should be verified before reliance.