Last listed at $549,000, CLOSED ON Aug 2023

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1,704

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205 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704

About this home

Don't let this fantastic opportunity to own a multi-family residence slip away. Boasting a total of 5 spacious bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms, and ample living space, this property provides plenty of room for comfortable living. Additionally, one side of the property can be rented out to supplement your income, making it a smart investment choice. Conveniently located near the thriving Congress St, a major thoroughfare that features prominent businesses and restaurants, this property is ideal for those who value easy access to urban amenities. Meanwhile, the surrounding neighborhood is renowned for its peaceful and pristine environment, highlighted by a gorgeous backyard that adds to the property's appeal. We urge you to take advantage of this rare chance to own a property that delivers both a comfortable living space and a lucrative investment opportunity.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$322Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Shaina Moats • Keller Williams, LLC

Listed by Kevin Moffett • Keller Williams, LLC

Contact: (512) 439-8797

Bought with Forrest Hess • Keller Williams Heritage

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•Source:Unlock MLS #6777281

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Market trends in 78704, TX

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$834K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

55d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

200

26 MoM

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Sale history for 205 Lightsey Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Aug 24, 2023

Sold

Unlock MLS #6777281

Aug 23, 2023

Sold

Jul 16, 2023

Contingent

—

Jul 11, 2023

Price Changed

$549,000

$322/sq ft

Jun 27, 2023

Relisted

—

Jun 9, 2023

Contingent

—

May 30, 2023

Relisted

—

May 3, 2023

Pending

—

May 2, 2023

Relisted

—

Apr 24, 2023

Contingent

—

Apr 21, 2023

Listed

$599,000

$352/sq ft

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Jul 16, 2023

Contingent

—

Jul 12, 2023

Relisted

—

Jun 27, 2023

Relisted

—

Jun 22, 2023

Contingent

—

Jun 12, 2023

Pending

—

May 30, 2023

Relisted

—

May 3, 2023

Pending

—

May 2, 2023

Relisted

—

Apr 24, 2023

Contingent

—

Apr 21, 2023

Listed

Unlock MLS #7323805

Oct 3, 2022

Listed

Unlock MLS #4138746

Sep 6, 2022

Price Changed

Aug 18, 2022

Price Changed

Jul 25, 2022

Price Changed

Jul 20, 2022

Relisted

—

Jul 16, 2022

Contingent

—

Jun 29, 2022

Listed

Public Records

Dec 31, 1996

Sold

Public Records

Dec 23, 1996

Sold

Public Records

May 23, 1986

Sold

Public Records

Oct 12, 1984

Sold

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,833 (+2.1%)

$339,997 + $82,934

$422,931

2025

$8,655 (−10.5%)

$339,997 + $82,934

$422,931

2024

$9,671 (−30.5%)

$405,000 + $83,001

$488,001

2023

$13,918 (−36.8%)

$472,500 + $296,786

$769,286

2022

$22,015 (+32.1%)

$675,000 + $439,713

$1,114,713

2021

$16,665 (+17.8%)

$450,000 + $315,600

$765,600

2020

$14,144 (+1.3%)

$450,000 + $185,200

$635,200

2019

$13,962 (+27.0%)

$450,000 + $200,930

$650,930

2018

$10,997 (−9.8%)

$412,500 + $84,223

$496,723

2017

$12,194 (+6.8%)

$322,500 + $189,446

$511,946

2016

$11,417 (+35.6%)

$412,500 + $84,223

$496,723

2014

$8,419 (−5.5%)

$285,000 + $68,793

$353,793

2013

$8,910 (+32.1%)

$285,000 + $68,793

$353,793

2012

$6,747 (−8.4%)

$285,000 + $76,744

$361,744

2011

$7,363 (+5.0%)

2010

$7,012

2009

$7,012

Tax history for 205 Lightsey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,833 (+2.1%)

$339,997 + $82,934

$422,931

2025

$8,655 (−10.5%)

$339,997 + $82,934

$422,931

2024

$9,671 (−30.5%)

$405,000 + $83,001

$488,001

2023

$13,918 (−36.8%)

$472,500 + $296,786

$769,286

2022

$22,015 (+32.1%)

$675,000 + $439,713

$1,114,713

2021

$16,665 (+17.8%)

$450,000 + $315,600

$765,600

2020

$14,144 (+1.3%)

$450,000 + $185,200

$635,200

2019

$13,962 (+27.0%)

$450,000 + $200,930

$650,930

2018

$10,997 (−9.8%)

$412,500 + $84,223

$496,723

2017

$12,194 (+6.8%)

$322,500 + $189,446

$511,946

2016

$11,417 (+35.6%)

$412,500 + $84,223

$496,723

2014

$8,419 (−5.5%)

$285,000 + $68,793

$353,793

2013

$8,910 (+32.1%)

$285,000 + $68,793

$353,793

2012

$6,747 (−8.4%)

$285,000 + $76,744

$361,744

2011

$7,363 (+5.0%)

2010

$7,012

2009

$7,012

*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

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,704

Year built

1966

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Travis County

APN

309947

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 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

Feb 21, 2025 • Final

Plumbing

Tunnel below the foundation to replace the entire cast-iron drain system and excavate a trench for a partial sewer replacement. Create access holes and repair the water line in the trench.

Plumbing

Sep 27, 2023 • Final

Electrical

Electric meter

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

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Additional Parking, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Off Street
# of Parking (Total): 4
# of Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Features: See Remarks

Equipment
None
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal

Interior Features
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Other Features: Book Cases, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)

Unit Type 1
Unit Number: 2
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Furnished Information: Partially

Unit Type 2
Unit Number: 1
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Unfurnished

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Brick

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.3724
Lot Size Acres: 0.3724

Property Information
Has View
Direction Faces: Northwest
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $1,114,713

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $22,014.72
Tax Year: 2022

Rental Information
Owner Pays: See Remarks
Pets Allowed Details: Call

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Municipal Utility District
Water Source: Municipal Utility District

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,704
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 309947

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026

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Schools

Galindo Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

Fulmore Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

4/10

Travis High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 73-81% 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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Home values near 205 Lightsey Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
203 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1222 Sq. Ft.	$516,697
117 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX - Beds \| - Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$598,132

Address	Redfin Estimate
201 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$479,011
305 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1026 Sq. Ft.	$489,809

Address	Redfin Estimate
119 Lightsey Rd Apartment B, Austin, TX 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 967 Sq. Ft.	$737,347
303 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1213 Sq. Ft.	$553,157

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