Travis Value

501 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704

2 bathrooms, 1,698 sqft, built 1963 Appraised at $613,645 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000309932

Appraised value
$613,645
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,698 sqft
$361 per sqft
Year built
1963
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

These public TCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 9.9% from $681,001 in 2025 to $613,645 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $361 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78704.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 750 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $443 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -4.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 404 Lightsey Rd, TX 78704
    1,693 sqft | $354/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,693 vs 1,698 sqft); Built same year (1963); Similar lot size (6,303 vs 6,764 sqft)
    $599,238
  • 200 Brewster St, TX 78704
    1,750 sqft | $352/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,750 vs 1,698 sqft); Built same year (1963); Similar lot size (6,843 vs 6,764 sqft)
    $616,437
  • 3006 Brinwood Ave, Austin, TX 78704
    1,728 sqft | $401/sqft | built 1961 | Similar size (1,728 vs 1,698 sqft); Similar age (1961 vs 1963); Similar lot size (6,459 vs 6,764 sqft)
    $693,160
  • 503 Lightsey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
    1,636 sqft | $368/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (1,636 vs 1,698 sqft); Similar age (1964 vs 1963); Similar lot size (6,486 vs 6,764 sqft)
    $601,700
  • 1201 Southwood Rd, Austin, TX 78704
    1,731 sqft | $355/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,731 vs 1,698 sqft); Similar lot size (7,008 vs 6,764 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $614,539

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 3507 Garden Villa Ln, Austin, TX 78704
    August-4-2026 | 1,834 sqft | $472/sqft | built 1969 | 8% size difference (1,834 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $865,000
  • 114 Havana St, Austin, TX 78704
    September-4-2026 | 1,504 sqft | $389/sqft | built 1962 | 11% size difference (1,504 sqft); Similar age (1962); Sold after the valuation date
    $584,900
  • 1906 Collier St, Austin, TX 78704
    August-3-2026 | 1,790 sqft | $642/sqft | built 1957 | 5% size difference (1,790 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,149,000
  • 412 Crockett St, Austin, TX 78704
    July-16-2026 | 1,717 sqft | $460/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,717 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $790,000
  • 2104 De Verne St, Austin, TX 78704
    August-28-2026 | 1,838 sqft | $598/sqft | built 1946 | 8% size difference (1,838 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,099,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.

Recent sale history

Recent transfers help establish whether the county value is tracking real market behavior.

  • $779,000 sale recorded on June-5-2026