2000 Lightsey RD # 5, Austin TX 78704
Austin, TX 78704 · 2000 Lightsey Condominiums
Condominium for sale in 2000 Lightsey Condominiums
Overview
Property Description
This condo building is approved for FHA financing. Also: **$10,000 in Seller Paid Closings Costs Being Offered** Living at 2000 Lightsey Condominiums in 78704 puts you two minutes from South Lamar, where everyday 78704 neighborhood living comes with easy access to South Congress, Matt's El Rancho, Loro, and Radio Coffee & Beer. Tucked along a quiet, tree-shaded street, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom South Lamar condo offers a relaxed setup just minutes from Barton Creek Greenbelt trailheads and Zilker Park. The two-story layout makes great use of space, opening up downstairs with natural light pouring into the living room and flowing right into the kitchen. Fresh paint covers every wall, paired with brand-new vinyl plank flooring across the main floor. The kitchen brings plenty of personality to the space with a fun pop of color on the cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and great storage for cooking essentials. A stacked washer and dryer sits right inside for convenience. Upstairs, you will find both bedrooms with the full bathroom between them. Out back, the kitchen opens straight to a private outdoor space. The backyard comes ready for easy weekend hanging outs, complete with a partially covered deck, low-maintenance turf, container plants, and xeriscaping. Enjoy this space all year round! You also get a large outdoor closet out back for extra storage, plus an assigned parking spot right by your front door. Small 6 unit building complex, and HOA covers the water and gas utilities for all units. Set right in 78704, 2000 Lightsey Condominiums makes getting around town painless, with direct routes to Ben White, Highway 71, Downtown Austin, and the airport. Whether you are grabbing tacos on South First or heading to Lady Bird Lake, this spot gives you a cozy home base right in the middle of South Austin.
Financial Info
- Price
- $274,900
- $ / Sqft
- $330
- HOA
- Yes - Mandatory / $390 / Monthly
- HOA Name
- Lightsey Rd HOA
- HOA Includes
- Common Area Maintenance
- Tax Rate
- 2.0465%
- Est. Taxes
- $4,858
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Exemptions
- None
Legal Info
- Address
- 2000 Lightsey RD # 5
- County
- Travis
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78704
- Subdivision
- 2000 Lightsey Condominiums
- Legal Description
- UNT 5 BLD A 2000 LIGHTSEY CONDOMINIUMS PLUS 16.6667 % INT IN COM AREA
- Parcel
- 04040726060000
Interior Features
- Floor
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Num Living
- 1
- Dining
- 1
- Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Electric Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry
- In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, Lower Level
- Master Main
- No
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Electric Dryer Hookup, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stackable W/D Connections, Washer Hookup, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Screens
General Info
- Beds
- 2 Total / 2 Other Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 1 / 0
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Stories
- 2
- Year Built
- 1971 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 832 / Public Records
- Garage Desc
- Assigned
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Stone, Stucco
- Acres
- 0.05
- Lot Description
- Back Yard, Landscaped, Xeriscape
- Restrictions
- Covenant
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- None
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- 6
Utility Info
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Internet-Cable, Internet-Fiber, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Heat
- Central
- A C
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Exterior Features
- Fence
- Back Yard, Privacy, Wood
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Steps, Garden, Gutters Partial, Private Yard, Covered, Deck, Patio
- Pool On Property
- No
- Area Amenities
- Cluster Mailbox, Curbs, Picnic Area
Rooms
Main level
- Kitchen
Breakfast Bar, GranCnt, Open to Family Room, Recessed Lighting
Second level
- Bedroom
Ceiling Fan(s)
- Bathroom
Full Bath
- Bedroom
Ceiling Fan(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Price Decrease | $274,900−$10,100 (−3.5%) | −$10,100 (−3.5%) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
TCAD account 753506
Uses rates from the supplied 2026 TCAD package. The file does not identify adopted or proposed status.
| Taxing Entity | Rate per $100 | Taxable Value | Estimated Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN COMM COLL DIST | 0.103400 | $206,981 | $214.02 |
| AUSTIN ISD | 0.925200 | $206,981 | $1,914.99 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | 0.524017 | $206,981 | $1,084.62 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY | 0.375845 | $206,981 | $777.93 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT | 0.118023 | $206,981 | $244.29 |
| Ordinary property tax estimate | 2.046485 | $4,235.85 |
Informational estimate, not a tax bill or taxes paid. Exemptions and tax ceilings can make taxes differ from the combined rate multiplied by one taxable value. PID assessments and other special charges are excluded; collector coverage has not been established.
Source: Travis County
- Owner
- BUCKHALT THOMAS MARK & PAULA CALLISTA BUCKHALT
- Legal
- UNT 5 BLD A 2000 LIGHTSEY CONDOMINIUMS PLUS 16.6667 % INT IN COM AREA
- Geo ID
- prop:753506
- Acreage
- 0.05
- Exemption Type
- None on record
- MLS estimated annual taxes
- $4,858
- MLS tax year
- 2025
Annual taxes billed are the Tax Imposed amounts reported in the latest available Travis Tax Office statement. Exemptions and tax ceilings may prevent combined rate × taxable value from equaling the billed amount. Other collectors or assessments may not be included.
| Year | Appraised Value | Combined Rate per $100 | Annual Taxes Billed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $261,364 | 2.046485 | $5,348.77 |
| 2024 | — | 1.981814 | $7,427.13 |
| 2023 | — | 1.809247 | $7,678.87 |
| 2022 | — | 1.974923 | $6,313.75 |
| 2021 | — | 2.176679 | $5,721.81 |
| 2020 | — | 2.226665 | $4,691.15 |
Combined rates exclude PID placeholder rates. Historical amounts reflect the statement’s snapshot and may change after later corrections; they do not describe payment status. Appraisal values come from the legacy CAD source.
Source: Travis County
Schools
School Info
- District
- Austin ISD
- Elementary
- Zilker
- Middle
- O Henry
- High
- Austin
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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Estimated monthly payment
$2,024 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $2,024
- Principal & interest
- $1,390
- Property taxes
- $405
- Homeowners insurance
- $229
*PITI only
These figures are estimates for general information only — not a loan offer, a quote, or a guarantee of financing terms.
| Year | Starting balance | Principal paid | Interest paid | Ending balance | Principal vs interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $219,920 | $2,458 | $14,222 | $217,462 | |
| 2 | $217,462 | $2,623 | $14,058 | $214,839 | |
| 3 | $214,839 | $2,798 | $13,882 | $212,041 | |
| 4 | $212,041 | $2,986 | $13,695 | $209,055 | |
| 5 | $209,055 | $3,186 | $13,495 | $205,869 | |
| 6 | $205,869 | $3,399 | $13,281 | $202,470 | |
| 7 | $202,470 | $3,627 | $13,054 | $198,843 | |
| 8 | $198,843 | $3,870 | $12,811 | $194,974 | |
| 9 | $194,974 | $4,129 | $12,552 | $190,845 | |
| 10 | $190,845 | $4,405 | $12,275 | $186,440 |
- Year 1$217,462
- Principal paid
- $2,458
- Interest paid
- $14,222
- Starting balance
- $219,920
- Year 2$214,839
- Principal paid
- $2,623
- Interest paid
- $14,058
- Starting balance
- $217,462
- Year 3$212,041
- Principal paid
- $2,798
- Interest paid
- $13,882
- Starting balance
- $214,839
- Year 4$209,055
- Principal paid
- $2,986
- Interest paid
- $13,695
- Starting balance
- $212,041
- Year 5$205,869
- Principal paid
- $3,186
- Interest paid
- $13,495
- Starting balance
- $209,055
- Year 6$202,470
- Principal paid
- $3,399
- Interest paid
- $13,281
- Starting balance
- $205,869
- Year 7$198,843
- Principal paid
- $3,627
- Interest paid
- $13,054
- Starting balance
- $202,470
- Year 8$194,974
- Principal paid
- $3,870
- Interest paid
- $12,811
- Starting balance
- $198,843
- Year 9$190,845
- Principal paid
- $4,129
- Interest paid
- $12,552
- Starting balance
- $194,974
- Year 10$186,440
- Principal paid
- $4,405
- Interest paid
- $12,275
- Starting balance
- $190,845
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