Last listed at $474,000, CLOSED ON Jun 2025

$488,234

•

934

sq ft

308 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704

About this home

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!

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

6,185 sq ftLot Size

$523Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Lee Glass • Keller Williams Heritage

Contact: (210) 493-3030

Bought with Zachary Oberlies • New Western

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:Unlock MLS #9480548

Redfin Estimate

$488,234

$14K over list price of $474K

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This home's estimate is 12.1% lower than the average sale price ($555K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$584,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,504 sq ft
114 Havana St, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD MAR 13, 2026
$580,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
505 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$599,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
2506 Euclid Ave, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$538,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,061 sq ft
412 Krebs Ln, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$450,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,236 sq ft
2613 Nottingham Ln, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$580,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,253 sq ft
126 Frederick St, Austin, TX 78704

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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

Recently sold homes

183

8 MoM

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Sale history for 308 Lightsey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,540 (−10.4%)

$378,619 + $196,106

$574,725

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

Tax history for 308 Lightsey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,540 (−10.4%)

$378,619 + $196,106

$574,725

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

*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

6,186 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

934

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Travis County

APN

309901

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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

Property details

Parking

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

Parking
Features: Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 5
# of Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room 1 Information
Living Room
Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Primary Bathroom
Features: En Suite Bathroom, Laminate Counters
Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Dining Room
Features: None
Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Kitchen
Features: Galley Kitchen, Laminate Counters
Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Primary Bedroom
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: Main

Laundry Information
Features: In Garage, Main Level

Equipment
Appliances: Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Vented Exhaust Fan

Interior Features
Window Features: Aluminum Frames
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Main Level Primary, No Interior Steps

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Shingle
Construction Details: Brick, Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.142
Lot Size Acres: 0.142
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Moderate Trees, Few Trees

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

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $579,401

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $11,482.65
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 934
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,186 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 309901

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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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Lifestyle

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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

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$464,000 – $562,000

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Home values near 308 Lightsey Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
405 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1419 Sq. Ft.	$525,797
401 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 994 Sq. Ft.	$1,062,537

Address	Redfin Estimate
406 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 914 Sq. Ft.	$426,627
311 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2499 Sq. Ft.	$823,495

Address	Redfin Estimate
403 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1520 Sq. Ft.	$552,118
309 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 952 Sq. Ft.	$450,426

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