Situated on a beautiful, oversized, tree-filled lot just minutes from downtown, this extensively renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines timeless charm, modern style, and exceptional future potential in one of South Austin's most popular neighborhoods. Surrounded by stylish remodels and new construction, this move-in-ready property offers a rare blend of generous outdoor space, modern updates, and long-term investment potential. Thoughtfully updated for comfortable, low-maintenance living, the home features numerous major improvements completed within the past three years, including a new roof, energy-efficient windows, HVAC system, electrical panel, and countless additional upgrades throughout. The beautifully renovated kitchen features a large center island, butcher block countertops, updated cabinetry, and modern finishes, while the spacious primary suite includes a spacious closet and an stunning en-suite bath. The expansive backyard offers exceptional flexibility with ample room for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), guest house, pool, home office, or an incredible outdoor entertaining space. A secondary driveway provides convenient access to the backyard, making future expansion even more accessible. Ideally located just minutes from South Austin hot spots, Downtown Austin, and countless local restaurants, shops, and entertainment, this property delivers the ideal combination of modern updates, a large lot, and ADU potential in the heart of South Austin.
South Manchaca, located between South Lamar Boulevard and Menchaca Road, is a residential and commercial Austin neighborhood with a laid-back streetscape and a strong local-food scene. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along South Manchaca Road near Stassney Lane, where taquerias, patios, and low-key bars line the corridor. Iconic pillars include Radio Coffee & Beer, The Little Darlin’, and Austin Java. Housing leans toward mid-century ranch homes and newer infill, with pockets of mature trees and wide driveways. Side streets stay quiet while the main drag keeps a steady hum of daily errands and meetups. Nearby green space and creek corridors add a natural counterpoint to the asphalt-and-neon strip.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Double vanity(s)
Kitchen island
Main-level primary suite
No interior steps
Open floor plan
Recessed lighting
Walk-in closet(s)
Double pane windows
Low-emissivity windows
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Stainless steel appliances
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry room
Washer hookup
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Tile
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Private yard
No exterior steps
Front yard
Back yard
Moderate trees
Home design
Single-story home
Faces east
Updated / remodeled
Parking
Driveway parking
2 parking spaces (total)
Security
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Stone veneer exterior
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built per public records
Utilities
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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
Sep 9, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Replace the existing overhead circuit breaker box and meter socket.
Electrical
Apr 15, 2024 • Final
Building
Replace windows, siding, and roof shingles with materials of the same type and quality.
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.
Local insights from Redfin agents
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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 108° 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 • 78745
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Austin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4802 Brighton Rd
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $272,000 and $524,900.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $272K to $525K.