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$779,000
last listed501 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
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3 bed, 2 bath, 1,698 sqft on 0.16 acres in Austin. Austin, TX 78704. Last listed at $779,000, sold June 5, 2026. Austin ISD.
About This Home
Located in the heart of 78704, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 1,700 square feet of bright, modern living with timeless Austin charm. The open-concept main level features wide-plank flooring, abundant natural light, and a stylish kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and a large center island perfect for entertaining.
Upstairs, the primary suite includes direct balcony access, large windows, and a spa-like bathroom with dual vanities and a walk-in shower.
Step outside to a beautifully landscaped backyard with a covered patio and a detached flex space/studio, ideal for a home office, gym, or creative space. Mature trees, generous outdoor living areas, and thoughtful updates throughout make this home perfect for enjoying the best of Austin indoor-outdoor living.
Situated on a quiet street just off of funky, cool South First St. Just minutes from South Lamar, Congress Avenue, Zilker Park, Barton Springs, and downtown, this property offers the perfect blend of neighborhood charm and unbeatable central convenience
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1963
- Lot Size
- 0.16 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $459
- Garage
- 1 spaces
Listing information last updated May 23, 2026.
Listed by Uptown Realty LLC
MLS# 5505637 • Closed
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Breakfast Bar
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Ceiling-Vaulted
- Stone Counters
- Open Floorplan
- Study
- Home Office
- Dishwasher
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Tile
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Exterior & Lot
- Gutters Full
- Private Yard
- Masonry – All Sides
- Back Yard
- Wood
- Slab
- Patio
- Porch
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Size
- 0.16 Acres
- Attached
- Driveway
- Garage Door Opener
- Garage Spaces
- 1
Financial
- Original List Price
- $829,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $459
Utilities
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
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Price & Listing History
Active Under Contract with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $779,000
- Original list
- $829,000
- Price movement
- $50K reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Mar 9, 2026
Tax Record
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
- Assessed Value
- $681,001
- Assessment Year
- 2025
- Year Built
- 1963
- Parcel ID
- 000000309932
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-12.1% | — | $681,001 | — | — |
2024-26.9% | — | $775,000 | $450,000 | $298,294 |
2023+83.0% | — | $1,060,573 | $450,000 | $523,535 |
2022 | — | $579,437 | $450,000 | $610,573 |
Zoned Schools
Travis
Lively
Galindo
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility.
Excluded from this estimate: property taxes, home insurance, and HOA dues. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
Illustrative down payment
20% ($156K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
Home price
$779,000
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List price
$779,000
Price per sqft
$459/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
Not available
Original to current
$50K reduction
$829K original
Active inventory context
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Source: Public records and Keenan Group review as of Jun 29, 2026.
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