Last listed at $499,900, CLOSED ON Oct 2019

$666,343

•

1,824

sq ft

509 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

7,056 sq ftLot Size

$365Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Michel Issa • University Realty

Bought with Ryan Jamison • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:Unlock MLS #4500520

Redfin Estimate

$666,343

$166K over list price of $500K

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This home's estimate is 15.1% lower than the average sale price ($785K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$779,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,698 sq ft
501 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$865,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,834 sq ft
3507 Garden Villa Ln, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$1,150,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,900 sq ft
3006 Brinwood Ave, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$649,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
504 Powell Cir, Austin, TX 78704
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$480,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,135 sq ft
1005 Daphne Ct, Austin, TX 78704

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$626,010

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Market trends in 78704, TX

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.6%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$810K

$24K MoM

Avg. days on market

60d

6 days MoM

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193

5 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

This home is on a wide tree lined street near 1st Street. All bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor. Kitchen, Bathrooms and Windows appear to be original. Nice large back yard with trees.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Stayce Mayfield
Redfin Premier agent • Listing Agent

Sale history for 509 Lightsey Rd

Date

Event

Price

ACTRIS #4624760

Aug 31, 2025

Rental Removed

$3,400

$2/sq ft

Aug 8, 2025

Listed for Rent

$3,400

$2/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 15, 2019

Sold

Unlock MLS #4500520

Oct 7, 2019

Sold

Aug 9, 2019

Pending

—

May 8, 2019

Price Changed

$499,900

$274/sq ft

Apr 19, 2019

Listed

$547,200

$300/sq ft

Unlock MLS #7461972

Dec 15, 2017

Delisted

—

Sep 8, 2017

Price Changed

Sep 6, 2017

Listed

Unlock MLS #5870405

Aug 4, 2016

Delisted

—

Jul 12, 2016

Relisted

—

Jun 28, 2016

Pending

—

May 31, 2016

Price Changed

May 20, 2016

Listed

Public Records

Feb 26, 2013

Sold

Unlock MLS #2311035

Nov 28, 2012

Delisted

—

Nov 26, 2012

Price Changed

Oct 18, 2012

Price Changed

Oct 16, 2012

Price Changed

Oct 4, 2012

Listed

Public Records

Oct 1, 1971

Sold

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,462 (−9.6%)

$385,786 + $287,754

$673,540

2025

$13,784 (+7.6%)

$385,786 + $287,754

$673,540

2024

$12,814 (+20.5%)

2023

$10,635 (+0.8%)

2022

$10,553 (−0.2%)

2021

$10,574 (+7.5%)

2020

$9,833 (+3.8%)

$300,000 + $141,613

$441,613

2019

$9,472 (−9.0%)

$300,000 + $141,613

$441,613

2018

$10,409 (+7.8%)

$275,000 + $111,984

$386,984

2017

$9,654 (+20.1%)

$215,000 + $145,411

$360,411

2016

$8,037 (−0.7%)

$275,000 + $111,984

$386,984

2014

$8,092 (+22.9%)

$190,000 + $150,067

$340,067

2013

$6,584 (+12.0%)

$190,000 + $150,067

$340,067

2012

$5,878 (−9.4%)

2011

$6,490 (+15.5%)

2010

$5,619

2009

$5,619

Tax history for 509 Lightsey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,462 (−9.6%)

$385,786 + $287,754

$673,540

2025

$13,784 (+7.6%)

$385,786 + $287,754

$673,540

2024

$12,814 (+20.5%)

2023

$10,635 (+0.8%)

2022

$10,553 (−0.2%)

2021

$10,574 (+7.5%)

2020

$9,833 (+3.8%)

$300,000 + $141,613

$441,613

2019

$9,472 (−9.0%)

$300,000 + $141,613

$441,613

2018

$10,409 (+7.8%)

$275,000 + $111,984

$386,984

2017

$9,654 (+20.1%)

$215,000 + $145,411

$360,411

2016

$8,037 (−0.7%)

$275,000 + $111,984

$386,984

2014

$8,092 (+22.9%)

$190,000 + $150,067

$340,067

2013

$6,584 (+12.0%)

$190,000 + $150,067

$340,067

2012

$5,878 (−9.4%)

2011

$6,490 (+15.5%)

2010

$5,619

2009

$5,619

*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

7,044 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,824

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Travis County

APN

309928

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

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Room 1 Information
Workshop

Room 2 Information
Dining Room

Room 3 Information
Living Room

Room 5 Information
Laundry
Level: Main

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level, Laundry Room

Equipment
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator

Interior Features
Accessibility Features: See Remarks
Unfurnished
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
Other Features: Interior Steps, Multiple Living Areas, See Remarks

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced, Partial, Privacy

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.162
Lot Size Acres: 0.162
Lot Features: Trees Large Size

Property Information
Direction Faces: North
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016

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, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,824
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,044 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 309928

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

Around this home

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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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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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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In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$634,000 – $767,000

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Home values near 509 Lightsey Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
413 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3384 Sq. Ft.	$1,038,618
505 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$619,888

Address	Redfin Estimate
501 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1698 Sq. Ft.	$748,831
411 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 942 Sq. Ft.	$539,799

Address	Redfin Estimate
503 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$686,453
515 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1314 Sq. Ft.	$580,631

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