RENTED OCT 1, 2025

Estimated Value: $641,712 - $749,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,390 Sq Ft
$487/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 17, 2013

Current estimated payment $4,592/month

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Mature Trees
  • Granite Countertops
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of October 2025

Live in the heart of one of Austin’s most vibrant neighborhoods! This pet-friendly home at 516 Lightsey Road will be ready for move-in on August 15th and offers the ideal mix of comfort, location, and modern style. Enjoy quick access to South Congress, South 1st, Zilker Park, Radio Coffee, Cosmic Coffee, St. Elmo Brewing, Summer Moon, and more. The kitchen is beautifully updated with stainless steel appliances and a refrigerator, and there’s no carpet, just clean, modern flooring throughout. A washer and dryer are also included for your convenience. You'll love the screened-in back porch and spacious backyard shaded by mature oak trees, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Bring your pets and settle into this charming South Austin home just in time for summer. Tenants will be required to sign up for the Resident Perks Program at $25/mo per household.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Abigail Fortune

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Phone: (512) 535-7450 License #0816557 Listed on: 06/19/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Co-Listed By

David Treto Levlon

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Phone: (512) 535-7450 License #0639615

Last Renter's Agent

Brendan Foster

Keller Williams Realty License #0789624

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 6,229 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Private Entrance
  • Xeriscape Landscape
  • Interior Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Many Trees
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1,390 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Grip-Accessible Features
  • No Carpet

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed
  • Pergola
  • Mosquito Control System

Schools

  • Dawson Elementary School
  • Lively Middle School
  • Travis High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Brinwood Sec 04 Subdivision
  • Property managed by Tower Property Management

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,700
  • Tenant pays for all utilities, grounds care, insurance, internet, pest control
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • $75 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04070308170000
  • Tax Block 3

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

6,229 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Owner Pays: None
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities, Grounds Care, Insurance, Internet, Pest Control
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Available Date: 2025-08-15
  • App Deposit Payable To: Tower Property Management
  • App Fee Payable To: Tower Property Management
  • Application Fee: 75
  • Application Policy: Best Qualified Application
  • Application Required: See Online App
  • First Month Rent Payable To: Broker
  • Max Numof Pets: 2
  • Monthly Pet Rent: 0
  • Additional Pet Fee: 250
  • Pet Deposit: 350
  • Max Lease Months: 24
  • Online App Instructions: https://towerpropertymanagement.appfolio.com/listings
  • Online App Instructions Public: https://towerpropertymanagement.appfolio.com/listings
  • App Delivery To: Tower Property Management 1801 S MoPac Ex-py #100 Austin, TX 78746

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Directions: From Ben White north on S First to right on Lightsey. Home on left. From central Austin south on S.First, left on Lightesy.
  • Disclosures: Lead Base Paint Addendum
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Full, Privacy, Wood
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1390
  • Other Structures: Pergola, Shed(s), Storage
  • Co List Office Mls Id: ACT0991
  • Co List Office Phone: (512) 448-4111
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 535-7450
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 0.59
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 2.66
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.93
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 0.59
  • List Price By Living Area: 2.66
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.93
  • Unit Style: 1st Floor Entry,Entry Steps,Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Smoking Inside YN: 0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • View: None
  • Flooring: No Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Accessibility Features: Grip-Accessible Features, See Remarks
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Double Oven, Range, RNGHD, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Laundry Location: Inside,Laundry Room

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Private Entrance, Private Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Mosquito System, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Concrete, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Paved, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Meter Description: Electric Separate,Gas Separate,Water Separate

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Managed By: Property Manager
  • Management Company: Tower Property Management

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dawson
  • High School: Travis
  • Middle/Junior School: Lively
  • Junior High Dist: Austin ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Interior Lot, Private, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees, Xeriscape
  • Parcel Number: 04070308170000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.143
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6229.08
  • Subdivision Name: Brinwood Sec 04

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Frame
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 3
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1390

Multi Family

  • Management Co Phone: 512-535-7450

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2016
Sold by
Herrington James M and Sears Christi D
Bought by
Freedman Max
Current Estimated Value
$671,773

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,200
Outstanding Balance
$332,755
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$343,673

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2013
Closed on
Jul 17, 2013
Sold by
Martinez Samuel and Martinez Maria
Bought by
Herrington James M and Sears Christi D
Seller's Agent
Jim Jackson
Jimmy Jackson, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Jane Jackson
Beverly Jackson, Broker
List Price
$330,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.75%
Original Mortgage
$280,250
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2011
Sold by
Martinez Aurora
Bought by
Martinez Samuel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2011
Sold by
Martinez Claudio and Martinez Aurora
Bought by
Martinez Aurora
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Freedman Max -- Heritage Title
Herrington James M -- None Available
Martinez Samuel -- None Available
Martinez Aurora -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Freedman Max $415,200
Previous Owner Herrington James M $280,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Rented $3,700 0.0% --
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Under Contract -- -- --
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Price Changed $3,700 -2.6% $3 / Sq Ft
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $3,800 -3.8% $3 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Price Changed $3,950 -1.3% $3 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Rent $4,000 0.0% --
11/25/2023 11/25/23 Rented $4,000 0.0% --
11/15/2023 11/15/23 Under Contract -- -- --
10/25/2023 10/25/23 For Rent $4,000 0.0% --
07/17/2013 07/17/13 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
06/17/2013 06/17/13 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2013 06/12/13 Price Changed $299,000 -9.4% $215 / Sq Ft
06/11/2013 06/11/13 For Sale $330,000 -- $237 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,022 $587,462 $379,030 $208,432
2023 $14,613 $636,085 -- --
2022 $11,420 $578,259 $0 $0
2021 $11,443 $525,690 $300,000 $347,400
2020 $10,250 $477,900 $300,000 $177,900
2018 $10,249 $462,914 $300,000 $162,914
2017 $10,216 $458,065 $275,000 $183,065
2016 $8,364 $375,063 $215,000 $200,951
2015 $6,743 $340,966 $190,000 $203,862
2014 $6,743 $306,228 $190,000 $116,228
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 9631340

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APN: 309842

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