$299,900

809 E 40th Street, Houston, TX 77022

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,152 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 2004
3,999sqft lot
—— car garage
$260/sqft
Listed 2 days ago

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!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: April 2, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 5, 2026 at 12:07AM
Listing Office:: Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston : 832-899-4788
Listing Agent:: Steven Kinne : 1+281-610-3625
MLS ID:: 5952260

General: Crown MoldingHigh CeilingsPrewired for Alarm SystemAll Bedrooms DownEn-Suite BathPrimary Bed - 1st FloorWalk-In Closet(s)
Rooms: 1 Living AreaLiving Area - 1st FloorUtility Room
Appliances: DisposalElectric OvenOvenMicrowaveElectric RangeDishwasher
Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
Flooring: TileVinyl Plank
A/C: Ceiling Fan(s)ElectricSolar Assisted
Heating: ElectricSolar

General: Sprinkler System
Style: Traditional
Parking: No GarageDriveway

Roofing: Composition
Windows: Window Coverings
General: Cement Siding1Pillar/Post/Pier

Originating MLS: Houston Association of Realtors
School District: 27 - Houston
County: Harris

Zoning: LT 5 BLK 68 INDEPENDENCE HEIGHTS PARK0211350680005

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Houston Association of Realtors

This listing courtesy of Steven Kinne , Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

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Location

Schools Nearby

Burrus Elementary School

701 E 33rd St, Houston, TX, 77022

Grades EE-5

0.38 miles away

Hamilton Middle School

139 E 20th St, Houston, TX, 77008

Grades 6-8

1.37 miles away

Washington High School

4204 Yale St, Houston, TX, 77018

Grades 9-12

0.60 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.