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
Active under contract
Price cut: $20K (5/4)
$779,000
501 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
3beds
1,698sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
6,764 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$459/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully landscaped backyardThoughtful updates throughoutAbundant natural lightStainless steel appliancesWide-plank flooringLarge windowsCovered patio
- 100 days |
- 144 |
- 6 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph Yager (512) 651-0505,
Uptown Realty LLC (512) 651-0505
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 5505637
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Office
- Description: Out back
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Stone Counters, Open Floorplan, Study/Home Office
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,698 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Gutters Full, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,764 Square Feet
- Features: None
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 04070312100000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity 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: $459/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $681,001
- Annual tax amount: $13,936
- Date on market: 3/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Contingent | $779,000$459/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $779,000-2.5%$459/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $799,000-3.6%$471/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $829,000$488/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Contingent | $829,000$488/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $829,000+66.1%$488/sqft |
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| 10/10/2016 | Listing removed | $499,000$294/sqft |
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| 9/8/2016 | Price change | $499,000-5.9%$294/sqft |
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| 8/16/2016 | Listed for sale | $530,300+92.8%$312/sqft |
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| 4/25/2012 | Listing removed | $275,000$162/sqft |
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| 3/13/2012 | Sold | -- |
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| 6/10/2011 | Sold | -- |
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| 3/5/2011 | Price change | $275,000+12.2%$162/sqft |
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| 3/3/2011 | Price change | $245,000-10.9%$144/sqft |
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| 8/7/2010 | Listed for sale | $275,000$162/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,248 -5% | $681,001 -4.4% |
| 2024 | $11,836 +21.4% | $712,392 +10% |
| 2023 | $9,749 -4.3% | $647,629 +10% |
| 2022 | $10,187 | $588,754 +10% |
| 2021 | -- | $535,231 +10% |
| 2020 | $9,822 +3.7% | $486,574 |
| 2019 | $9,473 -8.6% | $486,574 -2.7% |
| 2018 | $10,368 | $499,945 +6.8% |
| 2017 | $10,368 +14.6% | $468,304 -2.8% |
| 2016 | $9,046 | $481,884 +7.4% |
| 2015 | $9,046 | $448,777 +10% |
| 2014 | $9,046 | $407,979 +18.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $344,301 -8.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $377,103 +68.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $223,470 -27.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $308,193 -9.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $340,310 +0.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $337,819 +23.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $273,233 +26% |
| 2006 | -- | $216,808 -5.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $229,823 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Dawson
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Galindo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Fulmore Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 1/10Travis High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Galindo
- Middle: Lively
- High: Travis
- District: Austin ISD
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- Travis County
- Austin
- 78704
- Dawson
- 501 Lightsey Rd
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