Last listed at $369,990, CLOSED ON Jul 2017

$498,812

•

1,128

sq ft

204 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704

About this home

3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of SOCO located a block from St Edwards University. Walk or bike to all the venues along South Congress and S First streets. In the last 4 months it has gotten a new roof, windows, laminate, carpet, doors, hardware, shower tile surround, interior and exterior paint. Features include ceiling fans, accent lighting, kitchen cooktop and double oven. The large back yard features and outbuilding that could be an ideal studio. Google fiber has recently been introduced. Restrictions: Yes

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

5,880 sq ftLot Size

$442Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Greg Smith • Network Realty

Bought with Weslea O'connor • Compass RE Texas, LLC

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•Source:Unlock MLS #2472437

Redfin Estimate

$498,812

$129K over list price of $370K

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This home's estimate is 6.8% lower than the average sale price ($535K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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$580,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,253 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 13, 2026
$580,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$450,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,236 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$538,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,061 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$480,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,135 sq ft
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Market trends in 78704, TX

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$806K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

68d

8 days MoM

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183

8 MoM

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Sale history for 204 Lightsey Rd

Date

Event

Price

APPFOLIO #1

Jun 14, 2024

Rental Removed

$2,100

$2/sq ft

Jun 4, 2024

Price Changed

$2,100

$2/sq ft

May 29, 2024

Listed for Rent

$2,500

$2/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 31, 2017

Sold

Unlock MLS #2472437

Jul 28, 2017

Sold

Jul 11, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 30, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 15, 2017

Price Changed

$369,990

$328/sq ft

May 28, 2017

Price Changed

$379,990

$337/sq ft

May 13, 2017

Price Changed

$392,000

$348/sq ft

Apr 20, 2017

Price Changed

$395,000

$350/sq ft

Apr 20, 2017

Relisted

—

Mar 13, 2017

Delisted

—

Jan 27, 2017

Listed

$440,000

$390/sq ft

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Jul 16, 2008

Delisted

—

Oct 16, 2007

Listed

Public Records

Nov 17, 1987

Sold

Public Records

Jan 7, 1981

Sold

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,091 (−8.2%)

$376,196 + $213,931

$590,127

2025

$12,077 (−8.3%)

$376,196 + $213,931

$590,127

2024

$13,175 (−12.7%)

$450,000 + $214,782

$664,782

2023

$15,091 (−8.8%)

$450,000 + $384,090

$834,090

2022

$16,554 (+59.1%)

$450,000 + $388,214

$838,214

2021

$10,402 (+14.5%)

$300,000 + $177,894

$477,894

2020

$9,082 (+3.8%)

$300,000 + $107,876

$407,876

2019

$8,748 (−5.7%)

$300,000 + $107,876

$407,876

2018

$9,276 (+7.9%)

$275,000 + $110,582

$385,582

2017

$8,599 (+14.6%)

$215,000 + $121,386

$336,386

2016

$7,501 (+10.5%)

$275,000 + $110,582

$385,582

2014

$6,790 (+5.9%)

$190,000 + $95,329

$285,329

2013

$6,414 (+26.8%)

$190,000 + $95,329

$285,329

2012

$5,059 (−14.2%)

$190,000 + $70,406

$260,406

2011

$5,895 (−2.3%)

2010

$6,036

2009

$6,036

Tax history for 204 Lightsey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,091 (−8.2%)

$376,196 + $213,931

$590,127

2025

$12,077 (−8.3%)

$376,196 + $213,931

$590,127

2024

$13,175 (−12.7%)

$450,000 + $214,782

$664,782

2023

$15,091 (−8.8%)

$450,000 + $384,090

$834,090

2022

$16,554 (+59.1%)

$450,000 + $388,214

$838,214

2021

$10,402 (+14.5%)

$300,000 + $177,894

$477,894

2020

$9,082 (+3.8%)

$300,000 + $107,876

$407,876

2019

$8,748 (−5.7%)

$300,000 + $107,876

$407,876

2018

$9,276 (+7.9%)

$275,000 + $110,582

$385,582

2017

$8,599 (+14.6%)

$215,000 + $121,386

$336,386

2016

$7,501 (+10.5%)

$275,000 + $110,582

$385,582

2014

$6,790 (+5.9%)

$190,000 + $95,329

$285,329

2013

$6,414 (+26.8%)

$190,000 + $95,329

$285,329

2012

$5,059 (−14.2%)

$190,000 + $70,406

$260,406

2011

$5,895 (−2.3%)

2010

$6,036

2009

$6,036

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,894 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,128

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Travis County

APN

309897

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

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

May 14, 2019 • Final

Mechanical

Replace the existing central heating and air conditioning system with or without duct work.

HVAC

Remodel

Mar 9, 1998 • Final

Mechanical

Relocate the electrical service.

Electrical

Remodel

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

Parking

Parking
Features: Off Street
# of Parking (Total): 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room 1 Information
Laundry

Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Features: Breakfast Area

Room 3 Information
Kitchen
Features: Breakfast Area, Tile Counters

Room 4 Information
Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Family Room

Laundry Information
Features: In Bathroom

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater

Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Unfurnished
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Other Features: Interior Steps, Main Level Primary, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Masonry

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: No Exterior Steps
Other Structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Storage
Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced, Privacy

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.135
Lot Size Acres: 0.135
Lot Features: Level, Trees Medium Size

Property Information
Direction Faces: South
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $7,501
Tax Year: 2016

Rental Information
PetsAllowedYN: false
Pets Allowed Details: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Above Ground Utilities, Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available, Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Curbs

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,128
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,894 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 309897

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

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Schools

Dawson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

1/10

Fulmore Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

4/10

Travis High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

1/10

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 67-75% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 109° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$474,000 – $574,000

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Home values near 204 Lightsey Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
205 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1704 Sq. Ft.	$508,126
119 Lightsey Road Unit B, Austin, TX 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 967 Sq. Ft.	$674,223

Address	Redfin Estimate
203 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1222 Sq. Ft.	$505,663
301 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1838 Sq. Ft.	$789,787

Address	Redfin Estimate
201 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$471,339
206 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$549,853

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