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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 809 E 40th St
General
- Price: $299,900
- Taxes: $4,216 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 5952260
- Updated: Today (4/2/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven
- Flooring: Plank, Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Prewired, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Patio
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway, None
Location
- Area: 9
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Independence Heights Park
- Driving Directions: From 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.
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: BURRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School: WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Solar
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Cement Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,152
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,152 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2004
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0918
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Dimensions: 100 x 40
- Lot Features: Subdivision
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Solar Panel(s)
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,216
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Legal Description: LT 5 BLK 68 INDEPENDENCE HEIGHTS PARK
- Legal Disclosures: Other, Seller Disclosure
- APN: 021-135-068-0005
- Section: 1
Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston (832) 899-4788, Steven Kinne (281) 610-3625
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Schools
Schools serving 809 E 40th St
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Burrus Elementary School 701 East 33rd Street, Houston, TX 77022 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Williams Middle School 6100 Knox Street, Houston, TX 77091 | 6-8 | 3 mi |
Washington B T High School 4204 Yale Street, Houston, TX 77018 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 809 E 40th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/02/2026
Listed
$299,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 809 E 40th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,156
21%
$250,246
32%
2023
$1,779
—
$190,266
1%
2022
$1,779
-21%
$188,423
-5%
2022
$2,259
—
$197,314
15%
2021
$2,259
-17%
$171,724
5%
2020
$2,726
-27%
$163,228
5%
2019
$3,753
48%
$155,000
55%
2018
$2,533
10%
$100,096
10%
2017
$2,299
10%
$90,997
10%
2016
$2,092
10%
$82,725
10%
2015
$1,907
—
$75,205
-4%
2015
$1,907
10%
$78,525
16%
2013
$1,739
—
$67,959
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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809 E 40th Street, Houston, TX 77022 (MLS# 5952260) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 809 E 40th Street is currently listed for $299,900 and was received on April 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 809 E 40th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Downtown Houston? You can browse all Downtown Houston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
