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$1,795 / Month

809 E 40th St

Houston, TX 77022

281-610-3625

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,152 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Solar Power System
Deck
Traditional Architecture
High Ceiling
Quartz Countertops
Private Yard

809 E 40th St

About This Home

Available Now

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! MLS ID 36406057

809 E 40th 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 2004

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Double Vanity Bathtub with Shower 2 Full Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

Solar Power System Solar Heating System

Flooring

Tile Vinyl Plank Vinyl

Home Design

Traditional Architecture

Home Security

Security System Owned Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

High Ceiling Family Room Off Kitchen Crown Molding Living Room Ceiling Fan Utility Room 1,152 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property Window Treatments

Kitchen

Quartz Countertops Electric Range Breakfast Bar Electric Oven Kitchen Island Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 6/26/26 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

4,000 Sq Ft Lot Private Yard Lot Dimensions are 100x40 Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

Deck Patio

Parking

Driveway

Schools

Kennedy Elementary School Williams Middle School Washington High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System No Utilities

Community Details

Overview

Independence Heights Park Subdivision

Pet Policy

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

Contact

Listed by Steven Kinne | Serhant Texas,LLC
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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	4.9 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	14 min	7.7 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	13 min	7.9 mi
Texas Southern University	Drive:	15 min	9.6 mi

809 E 40th St is within 9 minutes or 4.9 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

196 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

811 Students

Attendance Zone

Baptist Temple School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

Nearby

Pinnacle Middle & Ninth Grade Center

Private Middle School

Grades 6-8

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 Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb, located 1.6 miles from 809 E 40th St. 809 E 40th St is near George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 16.9 miles or 22 minutes away, and William P Hobby, located 17.9 miles or 30 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Lindale Park Nb	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Melbourne North Lindale Sb	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Cavalcade Sb	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Moody Park Sb	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	10 min	5.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	22 min	16.9 mi
William P Hobby	Drive:	30 min	17.9 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

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73 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 809 E 40th St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
902 E 33rd St	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Airline Center	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
20 E Crosstimbers St	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi

809 E 40th St has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Woodland Park	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	14 min	5.8 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	11 min	6.4 mi
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center	Drive:	11 min	7.6 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course	Drive:	14 min	8.9 mi

809 E 40th St has 5 parks within 8.9 miles, including Woodland Park, Buffalo Bayou Park, and Discovery Green.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
The Heights Hospital	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Doctors Hospital Tidwell	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi

809 E 40th St has 3 hospitals within 3.5 miles, the nearest is The Heights Hospital which is 2.3 miles away and a 5 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

809 E 40th St is 31.3 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.