The Watson
11901 Burnet Rd,
Austin, TX 78758
$1,227 - $7,950
Studio - 3 Beds
Lightsey Place
519 Lightsey Rd,
Austin,
TX
78704
2 Weeks Ago
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Highlights
- Deck
- Picnic Area
- Grill
- Balcony
- Patio
About Lightsey Place
Enjoy authentic Austin living at Texla Residential Lightsey Place. We aim to bring you a true experience at Lightsey Place. The location is highly desirable being within walking distance of countless restaurants and activities, tucked away off notorious South 1st Street. Reach out to our leasing team to discuss your new home in hot South Austin. From pricing to features, the team is ready to help you find your perfect home. Your new home awaits you at Lightsey Place, call us today!
Lightsey Place is an apartment community located in Travis County and the 78704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Austin Independent School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Grill
Picnic Area
Renters Insurance Program
- Laundry Facilities
- Renters Insurance Program
- Walk-Up
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Granite Countertops
Refrigerator
Freezer
Patio
Stainless Steel Appliances
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Model Details
- Vinyl Flooring
- Family Room
- Double Pane Windows
- Balcony
- Patio
- Deck
519 Lightsey Rd,
Austin,
TX
78704
Wedged between some of Austin's most buzzed-about neighborhoods like Travis Heights, South Congress, Bouldin, and South Lamar, Dawson is a laid-back neighborhood. Since Dawson is surrounded by such popular neighborhoods, one of its biggest allures is its prime location. Dawson is home to St. Edward's University and is only 16 minutes from downtown Austin. There are several shopping centers nearby as well.
While living in one of Dawson’s apartments puts you near the never-ending action of South Congress, Dawson's quiet-but-trendy hangouts may end up being your favorite. The area has several popular pubs, coffee shops, and diverse eateries. Dawson houses the very first Summer Moon location, a very popular coffee franchise in Texas. Try delicious Hawaiian flavors at Poke-Poke or authentic Cuban food at Habana Restaurant & Bar.
Renting in Dawson provides a wooded, quieter community with easy access to everything Austin. There are low-rise and mid-rise apartments for rent here.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Dawson | Austin, TX | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,207 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,411 | $1,394 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,899 | $1,822 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $2,402 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.1 mi |
Lightsey Place is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from St. Edward's University. It is also near Austin C.C., South Austin and Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
451 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,107 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,137 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
162 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
127 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Austin include Downtown Station, located 4.4 miles from Lightsey Place. Lightsey Place is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 9.6 miles or 21 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 35 min | 28.8 mi |
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Drive: | 50 min | 40.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Austin-Bergstrom International
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Drive: | 21 min | 9.6 mi |
Walkability Near Lightsey Place
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
73
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Lightsey Place.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
Lightsey Place has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Barton Creek Greenbelt (360 Access)
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Drive: | 4 min | 3.0 mi |
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Goat Cave Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
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Zilker Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
Lightsey Place has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Blunn Creek Nature Preserve, Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, and Barton Creek Greenbelt (360 Access).
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.1 mi |
Lightsey Place has 3 hospitals within 5.1 miles, the nearest is St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 78 min | 63.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 96 min | 77.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 105 min | 82.0 mi |
Lightsey Place has 3 military bases within 82.0 miles, the nearest is Randolph Air Force Base which is 63.7 miles away and a 78 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
519 Lightsey Rd
Austin, TX 78704