Last listed at $799,000, CLOSED ON Jul 2023

$701,855

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,028/mo

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1,650

sq ft

503 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704

About this home

Welcome to 503 Lightsey, a stunning home just over a mile from downtown. This beautifully appointed home boasts brand new wood-like flooring and fresh paint throughout, giving it a modern and stylish feel. Upon entering through the front door, you'll find a generously sized living room perfect for any gathering. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining area and kitchen thanks to a recently installed architectural metal beam, creating an open concept layout in the updated space. Completing the first floor is a convenient half bathroom and an oversized laundry area that can double as a mudroom or workspace. Upstairs, you'll find the primary bedroom with an updated ensuite bathroom, two additional bedrooms, and another full bathroom. The upstairs balcony provides the perfect spot to enjoy a warm or cool beverage during Austin's wonderful evenings. The beautifully landscaped backyard is accessible through the dining or laundry area. Here, you'll find a large tree-filled backyard that's perfect for hours of play, complete with respite from the sun. Other previous updates to this home include double pane windows with retractable screens, an A/C unit, a new roof, water heater, and switches wired for home automation. Located in a highly walkable neighborhood, this home is just down the street from St. Edwards, numerous coffee shops, bars, and restaurants, including Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden where you can enjoy live music on the weekends. As a reminder, the buyer should verify all information. Don't miss your chance to make this stunning home yours!

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

6,486 sq ftLot Size

$425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Tina Barrett • Compass RE Texas, LLC.

Contact: (512) 575-3644

Bought with Non Member • Non Member

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Redfin Estimate

$701,855

$97K under list price of $799K

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This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($683K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$599,000
A
4 beds3 baths1,413 sq ft
400 Cherry Hill Dr, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$779,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,698 sq ft
501 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$865,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,834 sq ft
3507 Garden Villa Ln, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 18, 2026
$725,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,660 sq ft
3306 Garden Villa Ln, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$649,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
504 Powell Cir, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$480,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,135 sq ft
1005 Daphne Ct, Austin, TX 78704

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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 503 Lightsey Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Aug 1, 2023

Sold

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Jul 31, 2023

Sold

Jul 9, 2023

Contingent

—

Jun 19, 2023

Price Changed

$799,000

$484/sq ft

Jun 8, 2023

Price Changed

$825,000

$500/sq ft

May 10, 2023

Price Changed

$849,900

$515/sq ft

Apr 14, 2023

Relisted

—

Dec 10, 2022

Price Changed

$899,000

$545/sq ft

Nov 10, 2022

Price Changed

$925,000

$561/sq ft

Nov 10, 2022

Listed

$899,000

$545/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 9, 2017

Sold

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Apr 21, 2017

Sold

Mar 15, 2017

Pending

—

Mar 9, 2017

Listed

$475,000

$288/sq ft

Great house in 78704. Recent updates include double pane windows with retractable screens, A/C (2014), roof, water heater, switches wired for home automation. Beautiful kitchen with granite counters and travertine tile back-splash. Nice master bedroom with large walk-in closet. Upstairs balcony. Entertainment unit in living room conveys along with refrigerator. Large tree-filled backyard. Carpets are being replaced end of the week next week.

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Dec 7, 2015

Delisted

—

Nov 19, 2015

Price Changed

Oct 29, 2015

Price Changed

Oct 13, 2015

Relisted

—

Oct 11, 2015

Delisted

—

Oct 8, 2015

Listed

Public Records

Nov 19, 2009

Sold

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Nov 17, 2009

Delisted

—

Sep 10, 2009

Listed

$215/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 20, 2007

Sold

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Nov 14, 2007

Delisted

—

Sep 25, 2007

Listed

$158/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 29, 2001

Sold

$95/sq ft

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May 23, 2001

Delisted

—

Mar 31, 2001

Listed

$97/sq ft

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Mar 27, 2001

Delisted

—

Nov 27, 2000

Listed

Public Records

Mar 26, 1991

Sold

$30/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 1, 1987

Sold

Public Records

Nov 11, 1985

Sold

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,314 (−9.7%)

$381,131 + $285,017

$666,148

2025

$13,633 (−6.5%)

$381,131 + $285,017

$666,148

2024

$14,587 (+17.8%)

$450,000 + $286,066

$736,066

2023

$12,382 (+0.8%)

2022

$12,287 (−0.2%)

2021

$12,311 (+7.5%)

2020

$11,449 (+4.1%)

$300,000 + $214,178

$514,178

2019

$10,995 (−0.6%)

2018

$11,065 (−5.0%)

$275,000 + $247,278

$522,278

2017

$11,647 (+6.1%)

$215,000 + $277,470

$492,470

2016

$10,982 (+27.2%)

$275,000 + $247,278

$522,278

2014

$8,633 (+6.3%)

2013

$8,123 (−5.6%)

2012

$8,604 (+17.5%)

$190,000 + $139,786

$329,786

2011

$7,323 (+4.8%)

2010

$6,988

2009

$6,988

Tax history for 503 Lightsey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,314 (−9.7%)

$381,131 + $285,017

$666,148

2025

$13,633 (−6.5%)

$381,131 + $285,017

$666,148

2024

$14,587 (+17.8%)

$450,000 + $286,066

$736,066

2023

$12,382 (+0.8%)

2022

$12,287 (−0.2%)

2021

$12,311 (+7.5%)

2020

$11,449 (+4.1%)

$300,000 + $214,178

$514,178

2019

$10,995 (−0.6%)

2018

$11,065 (−5.0%)

$275,000 + $247,278

$522,278

2017

$11,647 (+6.1%)

$215,000 + $277,470

$492,470

2016

$10,982 (+27.2%)

$275,000 + $247,278

$522,278

2014

$8,633 (+6.3%)

2013

$8,123 (−5.6%)

2012

$8,604 (+17.5%)

$190,000 + $139,786

$329,786

2011

$7,323 (+4.8%)

2010

$6,988

2009

$6,988

*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

6,486 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,636

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Travis County

APN

309931

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

Oct 15, 2014 • Final

Mechanical

Replace the heating and air conditioning system.

HVAC

Oct 2, 2009 • Final

Building

Remodel the interior kitchen including cabinets and electrical wiring. Relocate the interior gas line and replace the tankless water heater in the garage. Convert the master bathroom into two smaller bathrooms, replace the exterior handrail and french doors, and repair the existing rear wood deck.

Electrical

Kitchen

Plumbing

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: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Off Street
# of Parking (Total): 3
# of Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Features: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Features: Double Vanity, Granite Counters
Level: Second

Room 3 Information
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: Second

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Stacked

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Murphy Bed, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Track Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Brick, Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Back Yard

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.1489
Lot Size Acres: 0.1489
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Trees Large Size, Trees Medium Size

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

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $622,156

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $13,542.34
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Curbs

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,636
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,486 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 309931

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026

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Schools

Galindo Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

4/10

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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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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$667,000 – $808,000

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Home values near 503 Lightsey Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
413 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3384 Sq. Ft.	$1,074,621
407 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2377 Sq. Ft.	$910,751

Address	Redfin Estimate
501 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1698 Sq. Ft.	$764,321
409 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1197 Sq. Ft.	$522,109

Address	Redfin Estimate
505 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$618,212
411 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 942 Sq. Ft.	$528,096

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