Houston, TX 77022 809 E 40th Street
$299,900
24 more
Presented By: Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston;
Beds • 3
Baths • 2
SQFT • 1,152
Home Details
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!
Presented By: Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston;
Interior Features for 809 E 40th Street
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths2
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
FlooringPlank, Tile, Vinyl
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfastBar, CrownMolding, DoubleVanity, HighCeilings, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, Pantry, QuartzCounters, TubShower, WindowTreatments, CeilingFans
Laundry FeaturesWasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
Window FeaturesWindowCoverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeLivingRoom, UtilityRoom
General for 809 E 40th Street
AppliancesDishwasher, ElectricOven, ElectricRange, Disposal, Microwave, Oven
Architectural StyleTraditional
CityHouston
Construction MaterialsCementSiding
CoolingCentralAir, Electric
CountyHarris
DirectionsFrom Downtown take I-45N to 610W and take the exit towards N Main St. Turn right on N Main St and a right on E 40th Street. Your home will be 3 blocks down on your left.
DisclosuresOther, SellerDisclosure
Elementary SchoolBURRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Energy EfficientSolarPanels
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces
Garage Y/NNo
HeatingCentral, Electric, Solar
High SchoolWASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
High School District27 - Houston
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLT 5 BLK 68 INDEPENDENCE HEIGHTS PARK
LevelsOne
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area9
MLS Area MinorNorthwest Houston
Middle/Junior High SchoolWILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
ModificationTimestamp2026-05-19T16:12:28.043-00:00
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFull Ownership
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Deck, Patio
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesPrewired, SecuritySystemOwned, SmokeDetectors
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count1
Subdivision NameIndependence Heights Park
Tax Annual Amount4216
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms6
Year Built2004
Year Built SourcePublicRecords
Exterior for 809 E 40th Street
Building Area Total1152
Exterior AmenitiesCoveredPatio, Deck, SprinklerIrrigation, PavedDriveway, Patio, PrivateYard
Foundation DetailsPillarPostPier
Lot Dimensions100x40
Lot FeaturesSubdivision
Lot Size Acres0.0918
Lot Size Area4000
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesDriveway, None
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner