Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/09/2026
Listed
$829,000
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MLS
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Property Description
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
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 501 Lightsey Rd
General
- Price: $829,000
- Taxes: $13,936 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 5505637
- Updated: 4/1/2026
- Added to Site: 26 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Study, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Lower Level, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Security/Safety: Security System Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: 6
- County: Travis
- Subdivision: Brinwood Sec 04
- Driving Directions: From South First go east on Lightsey Road. Home is on the right side of Lightsey.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elem School District: Austin ISD
- Midd School District: Austin ISD
- High School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary School: Galindo
- Middle School: Lively
- High School: Travis
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,698
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,698 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1963
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, See Remarks
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1553
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,764.87
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: None
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $681,001
- Tax Amount: $13,936.58
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Survey
- Legal Description: LOT 19 BLK 4 BRINWOOD SEC 4
- Disclosures/Reports: Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: 4070312100000
- Block: 4
- Lot Number: 19
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Schools
Schools serving 501 Lightsey Rd
School District:Austin Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Galindo Elementary School 3800 South 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78704 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Fulmore Middle School 201 East Mary Street, Austin, TX 78704 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Travis High School 1211 East Oltorf Street, Austin, TX 78704 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 501 Lightsey Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 501 Lightsey Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,248
-5%
$681,001
-4%
2024
$11,836
16%
$712,392
-27%
2022
$10,187
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$973,535
-8%
2022
$10,187
-1%
$1,060,573
98%
2021
$10,298
-5%
$535,231
10%
2020
$10,834
4%
$486,574
—
2020
$10,436
-5%
$486,574
-3%
2018
$10,981
2%
$499,945
7%
2016
$10,747
3%
$468,304
-3%
2017
$10,444
1%
$481,884
7%
2015
$10,304
21%
$448,777
10%
2013
$8,481
—
$407,979
18%
2013
$8,481
—
$344,301
—
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501 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX 78704 (MLS# 5505637) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 501 Lightsey Road is currently listed for $829,000 and was received on March 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 501 Lightsey Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Austin? You can browse all Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.