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Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$442Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Ehren Iverson• All City Real Estate Ltd. Co
Bought with Michael Harrell• Keller Williams Realty
Sophisticated and fun, this south Austin home is a charmer. Featuring soaring trees, natural light and wonderful spaces, plus an incredible location off South 1st & SOCO! Charming updates throughout and designer neutrals pull the space together just right! Great patio out back and vibrant back yard. Restrictions: Yes
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Dec 19, 2015
Delisted
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Nov 19, 2015
Price Changed
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Sep 25, 2015
Listed
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Aug 24, 2015
Delisted
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Aug 23, 2015
Price Changed
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Aug 6, 2015
Price Changed
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Aug 5, 2015
Listed
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Public Records
Sep 10, 1999
Sold
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$79/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 28, 1968
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,912 (−9.2%)
$381,404 + $259,361
$640,765
2025
$13,113 (−6.8%)
$381,404 + $259,361
$640,765
2024
$14,068 (−13.5%)
$450,000 + $259,877
$709,877
2023
$16,267 (−8.9%)
$450,000 + $449,077
$899,077
2022
$17,851 (+61.4%)
$450,000 + $453,907
$903,907
2021
$11,058 (+13.9%)
$300,000 + $208,000
$508,000
2020
$9,704 (+3.8%)
$300,000 + $135,808
$435,808
2019
$9,348 (−6.5%)
$300,000 + $135,808
$435,808
2018
$9,996 (+7.8%)
$275,000 + $140,964
$415,964
2017
$9,276 (+12.5%)
$215,000 + $154,737
$369,737
2016
$8,245 (+11.2%)
$275,000 + $140,964
$415,964
2014
$7,413 (+8.2%)
$190,000 + $121,523
$311,523
2013
$6,852 (+26.4%)
$190,000 + $121,523
$311,523
2012
$5,420 (−14.8%)
$190,000 + $88,161
$278,161
2011
$6,359 (+11.1%)
2010
$5,721
2009
$5,721
Tax history for 502 Lightsey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,912 (−9.2%)
$381,404 + $259,361
$640,765
2025
$13,113 (−6.8%)
$381,404 + $259,361
$640,765
2024
$14,068 (−13.5%)
$450,000 + $259,877
$709,877
2023
$16,267 (−8.9%)
$450,000 + $449,077
$899,077
2022
$17,851 (+61.4%)
$450,000 + $453,907
$903,907
2021
$11,058 (+13.9%)
$300,000 + $208,000
$508,000
2020
$9,704 (+3.8%)
$300,000 + $135,808
$435,808
2019
$9,348 (−6.5%)
$300,000 + $135,808
$435,808
2018
$9,996 (+7.8%)
$275,000 + $140,964
$415,964
2017
$9,276 (+12.5%)
$215,000 + $154,737
$369,737
2016
$8,245 (+11.2%)
$275,000 + $140,964
$415,964
2014
$7,413 (+8.2%)
$190,000 + $121,523
$311,523
2013
$6,852 (+26.4%)
$190,000 + $121,523
$311,523
2012
$5,420 (−14.8%)
$190,000 + $88,161
$278,161
2011
$6,359 (+11.1%)
2010
$5,721
2009
$5,721
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,517 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,454
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
309835
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
Sep 19, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Perform plumbing work to address a water violation.
Plumbing
Jul 28, 2014 • Final
Building
Remove and replace an exterior door on a single-family home.
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
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Tile Counters
Room 2 Information
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 3 Information
Laundry
Room 4 Information
Dining Room
Features: Breakfast Area
Laundry Information
Features: Upper Level
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Unfurnished
Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile
Other Features: Interior Steps, Multiple Living Areas, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Brick Veneer, Composite Siding, Frame
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Features: Many Trees, Trees Medium Size
Property Information
Direction Faces: South
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Rental Information
PetsAllowedYN: false
Pets Allowed Details: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,454
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,517 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 309835
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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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 • 1.2mi
1/10
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