Sold
Last List Price
3 beds1,561 sqft$512/sqft
1705 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,585 sq ftLot Size
1962Year Built
$512/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Vintage Cool South Austin Charmer! This 3 bedroom home with two full and one half baths is perched on an elevated site that's shaded by massive live oak trees on over a quarter of an acre of classic 78704. Close to restaurants, shopping, parks and trails, you'll find a pride of ownership that speaks to relaxed living in a casual setting. There's plenty of space with two living areas on the main level and a study or nursery connected to the primary bedroom. The foyer leads to a sunny living room opening...Vintage Cool South Austin Charmer! This 3 bedroom home with two full and one half baths is perched on an elevated site that's shaded by massive live oak trees on over a quarter of an acre of classic 78704. Close to restaurants, shopping, parks and trails, you'll find a pride of ownership that speaks to relaxed living in a casual setting. There's plenty of space with two living areas on the main level and a study or nursery connected to the primary bedroom. The foyer leads to a sunny living room opening onto a covered patio custom made for sunsets and your morning coffee.
  • Listed by: Dave Bair 512.423.0456 dsbair@gmail.com TREC #0244388 Brokerage DRE #523750 • Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty
Listing closed: 08/25/2023 12:00 AM • Source: ACTRIS, MLS#: 1406136

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty, Dave Bair, TREC #0244388

Sold By Realty Austin, Sam Shah, TREC #0755780

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Property Information for 1705 Lightsey Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,076 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Low Theodore Heights
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterfront Description: None
  • Water Access Description: Public
  • View: None
  • View YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 04040901410000
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Elementary School: Zilker
  • Elementary School District: Austin ISD
  • Middle Or Junior School: O Henry
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Austin ISD
  • Senior High School: Austin
  • High School District: Austin ISD
  • Levels: Two
  • Master on Main: No
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Num Living: 3
  • Living Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool Features: None
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 85X125
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,585 SF
General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Total: 6
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters
  • Flooring: Carpet, Parquet, Tile
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: No Exterior Steps, Rain Gutters
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy, Wood
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Window Features: WindowCoverings
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Trees Large Size
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: SolidSurfaceCounters
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, SolidSurfaceCounters
Room 3
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, SolidSurfaceCounters
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $526,964
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Rate: 1.97%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: From South Lamar head south on Bluebonnet and turn right on Del Curto. Follow Del Curto and it turns into Lightsey. The home will be on your right, just before Clawson.

Property History for 1705 Lightsey Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Aug 25, 2023

Sold

ACTRIS #1406136

Jul 28, 2023

Pending

ACTRIS #1406136

Jun 15, 2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1406136

$799,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2023

Sold

ACTRIS #1406136

07/28/2023

Pending

ACTRIS #1406136

06/15/2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1406136

$799,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1705 Lightsey Road

Taxable ValueLand$417,978Additions$171,652Total$589,630
Tax Record2024$11,595 ($966 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,561 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,561 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,585 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962CountyTRAVISAPN04040901410000

Schools near 1705 Lightsey Road

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Zilker Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

O Henry Middle School
Public6 to 8

Austin High School
Public9 to 12

Richards School For Young Women Leaders
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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