501 Lightsey RD, Austin TX 78704

$ 779,000
501 Lightsey RD, Austin TX 78704,

Overview

  • Property ID
  • 2977838
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • 1,698 ft2
  • 0 ac

Description

Located in the heart of 78704, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 1,700 square feet of bright, modern living with timeless Austin charm. The open-concept main level features wide-plank flooring, abundant natural light, and a stylish kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and a large center island perfect for entertaining.

Upstairs, the primary suite includes direct balcony access, large windows, and a spa-like bathroom with dual vanities and a walk-in shower.

Step outside to a beautifully landscaped backyard with a covered patio and a detached flex space/studio, ideal for a home office, gym, or creative space. Mature trees, generous outdoor living areas, and thoughtful updates throughout make this home perfect for enjoying the best of Austin indoor-outdoor living.

Situated on a quiet street just off of funky, cool South First St. Just minutes from South Lamar, Congress Avenue, Zilker Park, Barton Springs, and downtown, this property offers the perfect blend of neighborhood charm and unbeatable central convenience

Outdoor Details
Garage Attached
Other Features
Breakfast Bar
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dishwasher
Electrical Utility Available
Gas Range
Gutters Full
Has Garage
Microwave
Open Floorplan
Private Yard
Range
Refrigerator
Stone Counters
Study/Home Office
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Property Id : 2977838
Price: $ 779,000
Property Size: 1,698 ft2
Property Lot Size: 0 ac
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Syndication Remarks: Located in the heart of 78704, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 1, 700 square feet of bright, modern living with timeless Austin charm. The open-concept main level features wide-plank flooring, abundant natural light, and a stylish kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and a large center island perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite includes direct balcony access, large windows, and a spa-like bathroom with dual vanities and a walk-in shower. Step outside to a beautifully landscaped backyard with a covered patio and a detached flex space/studio, ideal for a home office, gym, or creative space. Mature trees, generous outdoor living areas, and thoughtful updates throughout make this home perfect for enjoying the best of Austin indoor-outdoor living. Situated on a quiet street just off of funky, cool South First St. Just minutes from South Lamar, Congress Avenue, Zilker Park, Barton Springs, and downtown, this property offers the perfect blend of neighborhood charm and unbeatable central convenience
Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Lot Size(acres): 0.1553
Lot Size(sf): 6764.87
Country: US
Last Listing Change: 2026-05-23T19:18:25.747Z
Property Key: 48453|309932|1|60767981
Status Contractual Search Date: 2026-05-13
Listing Key Numeric: 221642061
Est. Taxes: 14000
Originating System Key: actris
Originating System Name: ABOR - actris
FEMA Flood Plain: No
#Photos: 40
Last Price Change: May 4, 2026 at 03:54pm
State: TX
Last Status Change: May 14, 2026 at 12:19pm
Street Name: Lightsey
Laundry Location: Inside, Laundry Room, Lower Level
Street# Ext.: 501
Street#: 501
Street Suffix: RD
#Dining: 1
#Living: 1
#Other Level Beds: 0
Property Match: APN
$/SF: 458.78
Tax Filled SF Total: 1965
Tentative Close Date: 2026-06-05T05:00:00.000Z
Accessibility Features: None
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2.5
Community Features: None
Construction Materials: Masonry – All Sides
Cooling: Central Air
Covered Spaces: 1
Faces: North
Directions: From South First go east on Lightsey Road. Home is on the right side of Lightsey.
Elem School: Galindo
Elem School District: Austin ISD
Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
#Fireplaces: 0
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Foundation Details: Slab
Garage Spaces: 1
Heating: Central
High School: Travis
High School District: Austin ISD
Levels: Two
Listing ID: 5505637
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
SF Source: Public Records
Lot Features: None
MLS Area Major: 6
Main Level Beds: 3
Middle School: Lively
Middle School District: Austin ISD
Status: Active Under Contract
Off Mkt Date: 2026-05-13
Other Structures: See Remarks, Outbuilding
Parcel#: 04070312100000
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Pool Features: None
Possession: Funding
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Roof: Composition
Sewer: Public Sewer
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Tax Annual($): 13936.58
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
View: None
Water Source: Public
Waterfront Features: None
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1963
$ 5,334.76
per month
  • Principal and Interest
  • Property Tax
  • HOA fee
$ 3,939.05
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