809 E. 40th Street, Houston, Texas 77022

$299,900

Paige Martin

713-425-4194

pmartin@houstonproperties.com

Real Estate Broker

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About 809 E. 40th Street

Free electricity in Houston?! Super cute bungalow in Independent Heights just minutes from Downtown Houston! This fully updated 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom home features an open-concept layout with new flooring, fresh neutral paint, and modern lighting throughout. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, sleek cabinetry w/ pull-out shelving in the built-in pantry, and a large Quartz island perfect for entertaining. Major upgrades include updated PEX plumbing beneath the home and within the guest bathroom shower wall (2021), New Roof in (2025) and a Tesla solar system with Powerwall 3 backup battery installed (2024). The system includes an 11.5 kWh solar array and 13 kWh battery, allowing you to take advantage of “free nights” electricity plans for extremely low energy costs. Enjoy a private driveway, inviting covered front porch, and beautifully maintained landscaping. Easy access to major roadways makes commuting a breeze!

Highlights

809 E. 40th Street

$299,900

Single-Family

1,152 Home Sq Ft

Houston 77022

3 Beds

2 Full Baths

3,999 Lot Sq Ft

General Description

Listing Price $299,900
City Houston
Zip Code 77022
Subdivision Independence Heights Park
Listing Status Active
Baths 2 Full Bath(s)
Stories 1
Year Built 2004 / Appraisal District
Lot Size 3,999 / Appraisal District
MLS # 5952260 (HAR)
List Price / Sq Ft $260.33
Address 809 E. 40th Street
State Texas
County Harris
Property Type Single-Family
Bedrooms 3
Garage 0
Style Traditional
Building Sq Ft 1,152
Area 9

Taxes & Fees

Tax ID

021-135-068-0005

Tax Rate

2.1252%

Taxes w/o Exemption/Yr

$4,216 / 2025

Maint Fee

No

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Interior Features

Fireplace

No

Floors

Tile, Vinyl Plank

Heating

Electric, Solar

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Solar Assisted

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven

Dishwasher

Yes

Range

No

Disposal

Yes

Microwave

Yes

Interior

All Bedrooms Down, Crown Molding, En-Suite Bath, High Ceilings, Prewired for Alarm System, Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)

Loft

No

Exterior Features

Foundation

Pillar/Post/Pier

Roof

Composition

Exterior Type

Cement Siding

Water Sewer

Public Sewer

Exterior

Sprinkler System

Private Pool

No

Area Pool

No

Lot Description

0 Up To 1/4 Acre, Back Yard, Subdivided

New Construction

No

Listing Firm

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Schools

Name Grade Great School Ranking
Burrus Elem Elementary 8 of 10
Williams Middle Middle 3 of 10
Washington High High 3 of 10
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