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$399,000

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934

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308 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704

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Incredible opportunity to own a piece of Austin's coveted 78704 zip code for under $400,000! Ideally situated between South 1st Street and South Congress Avenue, this property puts you in the heart of everything that makes South Austin so special. Walk to neighborhood favorites, eclectic restaurants, coffee shops, live music venues, and some of Austin's most popular shopping and entertainment destinations. Just minutes from downtown, Lady Bird Lake, and Zilker Park, this location offers the quintessential Austin lifestyle. The home itself is a solid, single-story residence situated on a fantastic, tree-shaded lot with mature landscaping and plenty of potential. Whether you're looking to renovate, invest, or create your dream home in one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods, the possibilities are endless. Opportunities at this price point in 78704 are increasingly hard to find. Priced to sell and ready for its next chapter. Don't miss it!

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

6,185 sq ftLot Size

$427Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Dustin Raye • Spyglass Realty

Listed by Christopher Amato • Spyglass Realty

Contact: (512) 554-7461

Listing updated: Nov 4, 2026 at 12:00pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:Unlock MLS #5310660

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$3,188 per month

Principal and interest$2,151

Property taxes

$878

HOA dues

Home insurance

$160

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dawson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

1/10

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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About

Dawson

Dawson, located between South Congress Avenue and South First Street, is a residential and walkable Austin neighborhood with a bungalow-lined street grid and a pocket-park feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the South First Street corridor near Oltorf Street, where taquerias, coffee counters, and low-key bars set a steady, local rhythm. Mid-century ranch homes and updated cottages sit beside small apartment communities, giving the blocks a mixed, lived-in texture. The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and Lady Bird Lake shape daily routines with water views and long, flat paths. Nearby St. Edward’s University adds a collegiate edge through lectures, arts events, and open green space. Evenings often orbit around independent staples like Radio Coffee & Beer, Loro, and the Continental Club’s South Congress stage.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Aluminum-frame windows with blinds, drapes, and screens
Ceiling fans
Laminate counters
Main-level primary bedroom
No interior steps

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Free-standing electric oven and range
Free-standing range
Gas range
Range hood
Vented exhaust fan
Garbage disposal

Laundry & utility
Laundry in the garage
Main-level laundry

Flooring
Carpet
Linoleum

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans

Sale and tax history for 308 Lightsey Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Unlock MLS #5310660

Nov 4, 2026

Listed

$399,000

$427/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 17, 2025

Sold

Public Records

Jun 16, 2025

Sold

Unlock MLS #9480548

Jun 12, 2025

Sold

Jun 8, 2025

Pending

—

May 24, 2025

Price Changed

$474,000

$507/sq ft

May 1, 2025

Listed

$500,000

$535/sq ft

Located in the heart of Austin’s coveted 78704 zip code, this 6,184 sq ft lot is just blocks from St. Edward’s University and minutes from Downtown, South Congress, and Lady Bird Lake. Surrounded by high-end new builds and stylish renovations, this property presents a rare opportunity to either remodel the existing 934 sq ft home or build new—whether it’s a custom single-family residence, multiple units, or an income-producing investment in one of Austin’s most walkable and in-demand neighborhoods. Don’t miss this opportunity to own in one of Austin’s hottest zip codes!

Public Records

Jun 24, 1964

Sold

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,540 (−10.4%)

$378,619 + $136,423

$515,042

2025

$11,762 (+2.4%)

$378,619 + $196,106

$574,725

2024

$11,483 (+20.5%)

2023

$9,530 (+0.8%)

2022

$9,457 (−0.2%)

2021

$9,475 (+7.5%)

2020

$8,812 (+3.8%)

$300,000 + $95,739

$395,739

2019

$8,488 (+6.5%)

$300,000 + $95,739

$395,739

2018

$7,967 (+9.2%)

2017

$7,296 (+10.0%)

2016

$6,632 (+13.4%)

2014

$5,849 (+6.3%)

2013

$5,504 (+12.0%)

2012

$4,914 (+3.5%)

2011

$4,748 (+15.5%)

2010

$4,110

2009

$4,110

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,186 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

934

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

934

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Travis County

APN

309901

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Nov 3, 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

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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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Historical weather

Austin, TX • 78704

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

77/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

7.7 hrs

5.7 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 308 Lightsey Rd

$410,986

$12K over list price of $399K

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3104 Brinwood Ave #1, Austin, TX 78704
Unknown Last sold price
— beds— baths— sq ft
3104 Brinwood Ave #1, Austin, TX 78704
Source: Public Records
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Rental earnings

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