Welcome to life in the 04—because if you know, you know. This is one of Austin’s most coveted zip codes, and this home sits right in the heart of it with an incredible location and downtown skyline views from the backyard. Yes, that skyline. The house itself is a vibe: a stylish, well-loved 3-bedroom, 1-bath home that feels warm, creative, and undeniably Austin. It’s absolutely livable as-is, with great character and flow, while still leaving room for thoughtful upgrades to make it your own and add serious value over time. This is the kind of place you move into and slowly perfect—not a project you dread. Step outside and you’ll find a huge backyard, complete with a limestone patio and a cowboy pool—a perfect setup for laid-back afternoons, entertaining friends, or cooling off after a long day. And if you’re thinking long-term, the lot also offers the rare opportunity to eventually tear down and build a two-story home that would unlock some of the most stunning views Austin has to offer. Location? Unreal. Walk to St. Edward’s, Cosmic, Music Lane, and all the restaurants, trails, and culture that make the 04 legendary. Plus, new school zoning places this home in Austin High, a huge bonus for the area. An independent appraisal dated 11/25 values the home at $590,000, and it’s priced aggressively to sell. Opportunities like this don’t wait—make your move before someone else claims one of the best values in 78704.
Active
$580,000
505 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
3beds
1,216sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
7,013.16 Square Feet Lot
$565,600 Zestimate®
$477/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Huge backyardLimestone patioCowboy poolGreat character and flow
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 06, 2026 at 12:43pm
Listed by:
Forrest Hess (830) 609-8597,
Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty (512) 831-6577
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 6158536
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Free-Standing Range, RNGHD, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Primary Bedroom on Main
- Flooring: Bamboo, Tile
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Exterior Steps
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Fenced, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,013.16 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Curbs, Near Public Transit, Split Possible, Sprinkler - In-ground, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 04070312080000
- 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: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Brinwood Sec 04
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $477/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $411,568
- Annual tax amount: $6,284
- Date on market: 2/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Committed Money,Conventional,Texas Vet,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$565,600
$537,000 - $594,000
$2,667/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $580,000+52.6%$477/sqft |
Source:  Unlock MLS #6158536 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2019 | Listing removed | $379,995$312/sqft |
Source: Presidio Group, REALTORS #1880917 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2018 | Pending sale | $379,995$312/sqft |
Source: Presidio Group, REALTORS #1880917 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2018 | Price change | $379,995-2.5%$312/sqft |
Source: Presidio Group, REALTORS #1880917 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2018 | Price change | $389,900-2.5%$321/sqft |
Source: Presidio Group, REALTORS #1880917 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $411,568 -23.7% |
| 2024 | $8,735 +21.7% | $539,661 +10% |
| 2023 | $7,177 -5.8% | $490,601 +10% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,663/mo
Principal & interest
$2754
Property taxes
$706
Home insurance
$203
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Dawson
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Galindo 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: Austin
- District: Austin ISD
Source: Unlock MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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