Houses Texas Harris County Houston Independence Heights 518 E 40th St

$2,800 / Month

518 E 40th St

Houston, TX 77022

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281-620-3983

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

3
Square Feet

2,675 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Terrace
Game Room
Home Office
Balcony
2 Car Attached Garage
Soaking Tub

518 E 40th St

About This Home

Available Now

Welcome to this stunning home featuring stylish first-floor living with an open kitchen and living area filled with natural light,enhanced by electronic roller shades throughout! The chef-inspired kitchen boasts soft-close cabinetry,ample storage nooks,and Philips Hue smart lighting,blending function with modern design. Enjoy sleek custom glass panel staircase railings on both levels,elegant cathedral ceilings in the primary suite and flex space,and no carpet throughout for a clean,low-maintenance lifestyle! The primary suite offers his-and-hers walk-in closets and a private terrace—perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. Outdoors includes a low-maintenance turf space,private back patio with natural gas hookup for grilling,and extended driveway. Washer,dryer,and refrigerator included. Located in Independence Heights,just under 15 minutes to Downtown and about 25 minutes to the Medical Center and Galleria,this home is a true gem for modern living! MLS# 18480387

518 E 40th St is a house located in Harris County and the 77022 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 2020

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Soaking Tub Bathtub with Shower En-Suite Primary Bedroom Separate Shower 2.5 Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Interior Spaces

Game Room Home Office Tile Flooring Ceiling Fan 2,675 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property

Kitchen

Gas Range Oven Microwave Dishwasher Disposal Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 8/1/25 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

3,000 Sq Ft Lot Home Has East or West Exposure North Facing Home Back Yard Fenced

Outdoor Features

Terrace Balcony

Parking

2 Car Attached Garage

Schools

Burrus Elementary School Williams Middle School Washington High School

Utilities

Programmable Thermostat Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

School Add To Independence Heights Subdivision

Pet Policy

The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit Pet Deposit Required

Contact

Listed by Jessica Shell | Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
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Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Neighborhood

Independence Heights is an historic neighborhood located about eight miles northwest of Downtown Houston. Independence Heights is rising in popularity due to its proximity to major districts like Galleria/Uptown Houston and Downtown Houston, along with its affordability. The neighborhood has affordable and more high-end housing options in a variety of styles. This tree-lined neighborhood exudes a small-town charm and has a strong sense of community. Locals spend their time at Kerr Park hosting birthdays and barbecues and love supporting the local restaurants Independence Heights is known for like Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soul Food, a landmark restaurant known for its community involvement. Brewingz Sports Bar & Grill, located on the eastern edge of the neighborhood, gives residents a spot to watch games and meet their neighbors. Interstates 610 and 45 allow for easy travel to the downtown which is only about 15 minutes away.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. of Houston, Downtown	Drive:	9 min	4.6 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	13 min	6.2 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	14 min	7.9 mi
The Art Institute of Houston	Drive:	15 min	10.4 mi

518 E 40th St is within 9 minutes or 4.6 miles from Univ. of Houston, Downtown. It is also near University of St Thomas and Houston Community College.

Schools

Burrus Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

246 Students

Attendance Zone

Williams Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

411 Students

Attendance Zone

Washington B T High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

878 Students

Attendance Zone

Baptist Temple School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

Nearby

Pinnacle Middle & Ninth Grade Center

Private Middle School

Grades 8-9

12 Students

Nearby

Health And Human Service Academy

Private High School

Grades 9-12

29 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Melbourne / North Lindale, located 2.0 miles from 518 E 40th St. 518 E 40th St is near William P Hobby, located 18.0 miles or 30 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 18.4 miles or 23 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Melbourne / North Lindale	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Northline Transit Center / Hcc	Drive:	4 min	2.3 mi
Lindale Park	Drive:	4 min	2.4 mi
Cavalcade	Drive:	5 min	2.8 mi
Moody Park	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	9 min	4.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
William P Hobby	Drive:	30 min	18.0 mi
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	23 min	18.4 mi

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 518 E 40th St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
6809-6815 N Main St	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Airline Center	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Sunset Plaza	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi

518 E 40th St has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 2-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Woodland Park	Drive:	6 min	3.3 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	13 min	5.5 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	11 min	6.6 mi
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center	Drive:	10 min	7.3 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course	Drive:	13 min	8.6 mi

518 E 40th St has 5 parks within 8.6 miles, including Woodland Park, Buffalo Bayou Park, and Discovery Green.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
The Heights Hospital	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Doctors Hospital Tidwell	Drive:	4 min	2.3 mi
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi

518 E 40th St has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is The Heights Hospital which is 2.1 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	43 min	31.5 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	72 min	57.0 mi

518 E 40th St is 31.5 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.