1704 Lightsey Rd is a 1,685 square foot house on a 2 acre lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Austin data, we estimate the home's value is $1,060,093.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$629Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,060,093
$9,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 31.6% higher than the average sale price ($806K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
SF-3
Family Residence District
Family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 sq ft. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or more. A duplex use that is designated as an SF-3 district is subject to development standards that maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Communications tower
Nov 5, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the existing central heating and air conditioning system with or without duct work.
HVAC
Remodel
Feb 9, 2016 • Final
Building
Construct a new detached garage.
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Pier
Construction Type: Wood/Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LOW THEODORE HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,685
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,685
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,325
Building Sq. Ft: 1,685
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: 160.44X543FT LOT 11 LOW THEODORE HEIGHTS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,562
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,120
Legal Lot Number: 11
Municipality Type: 0A
Municipality Name: AUSTIN
Acres: 2
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 160.44
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: TRAVIS CENTRAL APP DIST
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,685
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 553172
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Zilker Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
O Henry Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
Austin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
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