Active

$399,000

308 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704

3beds

934sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1964

6,185 Square Feet Lot

$508,500 Zestimate^®

$427/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Single-story residenceFantastic tree-shaded lotMature landscaping

Incredible opportunity to own a piece of Austin's coveted 78704 zip code for under $400,000! Ideally situated between South 1st Street and South Congress Avenue, this property puts you in the heart of everything that makes South Austin so special. Walk to neighborhood favorites, eclectic restaurants, coffee shops, live music venues, and some of Austin's most popular shopping and entertainment destinations. Just minutes from downtown, Lady Bird Lake, and Zilker Park, this location offers the quintessential Austin lifestyle. The home itself is a solid, single-story residence situated on a fantastic, tree-shaded lot with mature landscaping and plenty of potential. Whether you're looking to renovate, invest, or create your dream home in one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods, the possibilities are endless. Opportunities at this price point in 78704 are increasingly hard to find. Priced to sell and ready for its next chapter. Don't miss it!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Central

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Appliances

Included: Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, RNGHD, Vented Exhaust Fan

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, No Interior Steps, Primary Bedroom on Main
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
Windows: Aluminum Frames, Blinds, Drapes, Screens

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 934 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Additional Parking, Attached, Attached Carport, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
Attached garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch
Exterior features: Lighting, Private Entrance
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Waterfront features: None

Lot

Size: 6,185 Square Feet
Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Level, Trees-Moderate

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 04070311570000
Special conditions: Real Estate Owned

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1964

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Above Ground, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Features: None
Subdivision: Brinwood Sec 04

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Austin

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $427/sqft
Tax assessed value: $574,725
Annual tax amount: $10,540
Date on market: 11/4/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Electric utility on property: Yes

Foreclosure details

Estimated market value

$508,500

$478,000 - $539,000

$2,268/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/19/2026	Sold	--
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6/12/2025	Sold	--
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
6/8/2025	Pending sale	$474,000$507/sqft
Source: Unlock MLS #9480548 Report a problem
5/24/2025	Price change	$474,000-5.2%$507/sqft
Source: Unlock MLS #9480548 Report a problem
5/1/2025	Listed for sale	$500,000$535/sqft
Source: Unlock MLS #9480548 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$574,725 -0.8%
2024	$3,202 +14.6%	$579,401 +10%
2023	$2,793 +5.4%	$526,728 +10%
2022	$2,650	$478,844 +10%
2021	--	$435,313 +10%
2020	$2,791 +10.4%	$395,739
2019	$2,528 +26.5%	$395,739 +10%
2018	$1,998	$359,871 +10%
2017	$1,998 +18%	$327,155 +10%
2016	$1,692	$297,414 +10%
2015	$1,692	$270,376 +10%
2014	$1,692	$245,796 +10%
2013	--	$223,451 +10%
2012	--	$203,137 -4.1%
2011	--	$211,741 +3.3%
2010	--	$204,916 +10%
2009	--	$186,287 +10%
2008	--	$169,352 +10%
2007	--	$153,956 +10%
2006	--	$139,960 +10%
2005	--	$127,236 +33.1%
2002	$264	$95,595