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$580,000
● House - Off Market

505 Lightsey RD

Austin, TX 78704
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
1,216 Ft²
$3,372
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Welcome to life in the 04-because if you know, you know. This is one of Austin's most coveted zip codes, and this home sits right in the heart of it with an incredible location and downtown skyline views from the backyard. Yes, that skyline.

The house itself is a vibe: a stylish, well-loved 3-bedroom, 1-bath home that feels warm, creative, and undeniably Austin. It's absolutely livable as-is, with great character and flow, while still leaving room for thoughtful upgrades to make it your own and add serious value over time. This is the kind of place you move into and slowly perfect-not a project you dread.

Step outside and you'll find a huge backyard, complete with a limestone patio and a cowboy pool-a perfect setup for laid-back afternoons, entertaining friends, or cooling off after a long day. And if you're thinking long-term, the lot also offers the rare opportunity to eventually tear down and build a two-story home that would unlock some of the most stunning views Austin has to offer.

Location? Unreal. Walk to St. Edward's, Cosmic, Music Lane, and all the restaurants, trails, and culture that make the 04 legendary. Plus, new school zoning places this home in Austin High, a huge bonus for the area.

An independent appraisal dated 11/25 values the home at $590,000, and it's priced aggressively to sell. Opportunities like this don't wait-make your move before someone else claims one of the best values in 78704.
Unit Size
1,216 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.16 acres
Price per sqft
$477
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$524
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1964

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Last updated: 8 months ago (Unlock MLS #ACT6158536)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Feb 20, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Feb 5, 2026 Listed by Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty $580,000
Listed by Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning
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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1964
  • Effective Year Built: 1964
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Parking Type: 1
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 20
  • Porch Type: 7
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6,998
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,300
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 550
  • Total Building Area: 1,216
  • Gross Building Area: 1,216
  • Building Area: 1,216
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,216
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BRINWOOD SEC 4
  • Land Acres: 0000000161
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: A1
  • State Land Use Code: A1
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 21 BLK 4 BRINWOOD SEC 4

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Austin Independent School District
  • School Tax School District: AUSTIN ISD
  • Census Tract: 001308

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 0407031208
  • Account Number: 309930
  • Parcel: 309930
  • Block: 4
  • Lot: 21
  • Municipality: CITY OF AUSTIN
  • Latitude: 30.2314
  • Longitude: -97.7645

    Address

  • Full Address: 505 Lightsey Rd
  • Address - House Number: 505
  • Address - Street Name: Lightsey
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: TX
  • City Name: Austin
  • Carrier Code: C070
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 7023
  • Zip Code: 78704

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $761,999
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 68

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2542
  • Valuation Date: Aug 09, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 64
  • Final Value: 827,052
  • High Value: 1,037,305
  • Low Value: 616,800

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $715,313
  • Market Land Value: $450,000
  • Market Improvement Value: $265,313

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $490,601

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jan 09, 2019
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jan 10, 2019
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 70
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2019003802
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 30, 2003
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Dec 18, 2003
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 505 Lightsey Road built and last sold?
The property at 505 Lightsey Road was built in 1964 and last sold on Jan 9, 2019 for $414,700.
How much is this home worth?
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