$829,000

501 Lightsey RD, Austin, TX 78704

3 beds |
3 baths |
1,698 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1963
6,765sqft lot
1 car garage
$488/sqft
Listed 2 days ago

Property Description

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

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: March 11, 2026 at 9:19PM
Listing Office:: Uptown Realty LLC : (512) 651-0505
Listing Agent:: Joseph Yager : (512) 779-5401
MLS ID:: 5505637

General: Breakfast BarCeiling Fan(s)Ceiling-VaultedStone CountersOpen FloorplanStudy/Home Office
Appliances: DishwasherDryerGas RangeMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
Laundry: InsideLaundry RoomLower Level
Flooring: TileWood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Central
Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0
Eco/Green Feature: NoneNone

General: Gutters FullPrivate Yard
Other Structures: See RemarksOutbuildingPorchPatio
Pool: None
Parking: AttachedDrivewayGarage Door OpenerParking spaces: 3

Roofing: Composition
Windows: Window Treatments
General: TwoSlab

HOA Amenities: None
Originating MLS: actris
School District: Austin ISD
County: Travis

Zoning: LOT 19 BLK 4 BRINWOOD SEC 404070312100000
View: None
Fencing: Back YardWood

Utilities: Cable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedWater Connected
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: actris

This listing courtesy of Joseph Yager , Uptown Realty LLC

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Location

Schools Nearby

Galindo Elementary School

3800 S 2nd St, Austin, TX, 78704

Grades EE-5

0.47 miles away

Lively Middle School

201 E Mary St, Austin, TX, 78704

Grades 6-8

1.19 miles away

Travis Early College School

1211 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX, 78704

Grades 9-12

1.20 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.