Last listed at $740,000, CLOSED ON Oct 2019

$817,919

•

1,980

sq ft

506 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704

About this home

1 block off South Congress, this MUST SEE home was taken down to the studs & filled w/ designer upgrades throughout. The kitchen has floor-to-ceiling cabinets * counter-depth frig * handmade tiles * solid counters. The owner's suite showcases a luxurious marble filled bathroom & 2 closets. Lg private yard for entertaining * tankless water heater * foam insulation. Walk to shops/restaurants * drive to downtown in just a few minutes. 1 bed/bath has a separate entrance for possibly the occasional short-term-rental. Restrictions: Yes Sprinkler Sys:Yes

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

6,325 sq ftLot Size

$413Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by John Prell • Creekview Realty

Bought with Nicole Baird • Austin Home Girls Realty

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Redfin Estimate

$817,919

$78K over list price of $740K

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This home's estimate is 13.3% lower than the average sale price ($943K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,199,900
A
4 beds3 baths1,964 sq ft
207 El Paso St, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$779,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,698 sq ft
501 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$1,150,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,900 sq ft
3006 Brinwood Ave, Austin, TX 78704
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 4, 2026
$584,900
D
3 beds2 baths1,504 sq ft
114 Havana St, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$865,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,834 sq ft
3507 Garden Villa Ln, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,080,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,765 sq ft
123 Havana 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 506 Lightsey Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 24, 2019

Sold

Unlock MLS #4404764

Oct 23, 2019

Sold

Oct 17, 2019

Pending

—

Oct 8, 2019

Pending

—

Oct 5, 2019

Listed

$740,000

$374/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 18, 2019

Sold

Unlock MLS #1446557

Jan 18, 2019

Sold

Dec 10, 2018

Pending

—

Nov 12, 2018

Price Changed

$399,000

$202/sq ft

Oct 11, 2018

Price Changed

$419,000

$212/sq ft

Oct 11, 2018

Relisted

—

Sep 20, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 6, 2018

Listed

$429,000

$217/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 24, 1965

Sold

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,683 (−4.1%)

$379,532 + $368,210

$747,742

2025

$15,302 (−5.4%)

$379,532 + $368,210

$747,742

2024

$16,175 (+20.5%)

2023

$13,424 (+0.8%)

2022

$13,321 (−0.2%)

2021

$13,347 (+7.5%)

2020

$12,413 (+41.6%)

$300,000 + $257,450

$557,450

2019

$8,765 (+6.3%)

$300,000 + $108,638

$408,638

2018

$8,249 (+9.2%)

2017

$7,553 (+10.0%)

2016

$6,866 (+13.4%)

2014

$6,055 (+6.3%)

2013

$5,698 (+12.0%)

2012

$5,087 (−11.5%)

2011

$5,748 (+15.5%)

2010

$4,976

2009

$4,976

Tax history for 506 Lightsey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,683 (−4.1%)

$379,532 + $368,210

$747,742

2025

$15,302 (−5.4%)

$379,532 + $368,210

$747,742

2024

$16,175 (+20.5%)

2023

$13,424 (+0.8%)

2022

$13,321 (−0.2%)

2021

$13,347 (+7.5%)

2020

$12,413 (+41.6%)

$300,000 + $257,450

$557,450

2019

$8,765 (+6.3%)

$300,000 + $108,638

$408,638

2018

$8,249 (+9.2%)

2017

$7,553 (+10.0%)

2016

$6,866 (+13.4%)

2014

$6,055 (+6.3%)

2013

$5,698 (+12.0%)

2012

$5,087 (−11.5%)

2011

$5,748 (+15.5%)

2010

$4,976

2009

$4,976

*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

6,294 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,952

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Travis County

APN

309837

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

Feb 24, 2025 • Final

Mechanical

Construct an attached carport, mudroom, pantry, laundry room, and covered porch on the side and rear of an existing two-story single-family home.

Addition

Remodel

Feb 24, 2025 • Final

Plumbing

Construct an attached carport, mudroom, pantry, laundry room, and covered porch on the side and rear of an existing two-story single-family home.

Addition

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

Parking
Features: Assigned, Off Street
# of Parking (Total): 2

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3

Room 1 Information
Workshop

Room 2 Information
Laundry
Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Dining Room

Room 4 Information
Features: Double Vanity

Room 5 Information
Features: His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level, Laundry Room

Equipment
Appliances: Convection Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater

Interior Features
Unfurnished
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Interior Steps, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Brick Veneer, Clapboard, Masonry

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced, Privacy, Wood

Green Features
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
Green Water Conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.145
Lot Size Acres: 0.145
Lot Size Dimensions: 55x115
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Level, Sprinklers In Ground, Few Trees, Xeriscape

Property Information
Direction Faces: South
Foundation Details: Slab
Updated/Remodeled

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,162.46
Tax Year: 2018

Rental Information
PetsAllowedYN: false
Pets Allowed Details: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, 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: Game Room

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,952
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,294 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 309837

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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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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Austin, TX • 78704

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$778,000 – $941,000

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Home values near 506 Lightsey Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
501 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1698 Sq. Ft.	$762,560
515 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1314 Sq. Ft.	$553,368

Address	Redfin Estimate
503 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$640,986
507 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1162 Sq. Ft.	$497,137

Address	Redfin Estimate
505 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$612,458
509 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$659,396

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