Last List Price
3 beds1,561 sqft$512/sqft
1705 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/25/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Dave Bair • TREC #0244388 • Brokerage DRE #523750 • Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty
    P: (512) 423-0456 C: (512) 423-0456 dsbair@gmail.com

Property Details for 1705 Lightsey Road

Status
MLS #
1406136
Days on Market
44
Taxes
$9,076 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1962
Lot Size
0.24 AC / 10,585 SF
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$740,000

Avg days on market

68

Sale-to-list ratio

93.1%

[Austin, TX]

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Location

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

Sold By Realty Austin, Sam Shah, TREC #0755780

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Building Information for 1705 Lightsey Road

Stories2Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,585 SF

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Property Information for 1705 Lightsey Road

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1705 Lightsey Road, Austin, TX 78704
$799,000
3
1,561
10,585
2
2,097
10,881
2
1,353
13,464
$199,000
2
1,336
12,975
1
1,685
87,120
$659,900
4
2,705
13,939

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

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