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$2,150 / Month

538 E 38th St

Houston, TX 77022

832-745-3527

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

3
Square Feet

1,583 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Corner Lot
Family Room Off Kitchen
2 Car Attached Garage
Double Vanity
Bathtub with Shower
Living Room

538 E 38th St

About This Home

Available Now

Move-in ready! Location Location. This 3-bedroom,2.5-bathroom home features a 2-car garage and a fully fenced backyard. The home includes a refrigerator,washer,and dryer. The open-concept floor plan. The first floor showcases beautiful red oak flooring,abundant natural light,and a spacious living area. Upstairs,you'll find the primary suite featuring an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks,a shower,and a generous walk-in closet,along with two secondary bedrooms and a convenient utility room. Located just minutes from Downtown Houston,The Heights,major hospitals,shopping,dining,and multiple major freeways.Lease Requirements: Good rental history,household income of at least 3 times the monthly rent,minimum 620+ credit score,clean background check,pets considered on a case-by-case basis,and a maximum 30-day move-in. MLS ID 52176318

538 E 38th St is a house located in Harris County and the 77022 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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 2019

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Double Vanity Bathtub with Shower 2.5 Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity

Flooring

Carpet Laminate

Home Design

Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

Family Room Off Kitchen Living Room Combination Kitchen and Dining Room 1,583 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property

Kitchen

Kitchen Island Gas Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 8/1/26 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

4,320 Sq Ft Lot Corner Lot

Parking

2 Car Attached Garage

Schools

Kennedy Elementary School Williams Middle School Washington High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

Overview

School Add To Independence Heights Subdivision

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed Pet Deposit Required

Contact

Listed by Glenda Diaz de Mejia | CB&A,Realtors
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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	4.4 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	13 min	6.1 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	13 min	7.7 mi
The Art Institute of Houston	Drive:	15 min	10.3 mi

538 E 38th St is within 9 minutes or 4.4 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 School

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

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 Lindale Park Nb, located 2.2 miles from 538 E 38th St. 538 E 38th St is near William P Hobby, located 17.9 miles or 29 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 18.2 miles or 23 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Lindale Park Nb	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Cavalcade Sb	Drive:	4 min	2.5 mi
Melbourne North Lindale Sb	Drive:	5 min	3.0 mi
Moody Park Sb	Drive:	6 min	3.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	9 min	4.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
William P Hobby	Drive:	29 min	17.9 mi
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	23 min	18.2 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

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69 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 538 E 38th St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
6809-6815 N Main St	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
902 E 33rd St	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Sunset Plaza	Drive:	2 min	1.1 mi

538 E 38th St has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Woodland Park	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	12 min	5.3 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	11 min	6.4 mi
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center	Drive:	10 min	7.1 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course	Drive:	13 min	8.5 mi

538 E 38th St has 5 parks within 8.5 miles, including Woodland Park, Buffalo Bayou Park, and Discovery Green.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
The Heights Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Doctors Hospital Tidwell	Drive:	4 min	2.4 mi
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Drive:	5 min	3.1 mi

538 E 38th St has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is The Heights Hospital which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	43 min	31.3 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	72 min	56.9 mi

538 E 38th St is 31.3 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.