
809 E 40th St, Houston, TX 77022
What This House Offers
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
Unit
- $1,795 / month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1152 sq. ft.
- Available Now
809 E 40th St is a single-family home for rent in Houston, TX
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 2004
- Traditional Architecture
- Single Family Detached Home
Interior Spaces
- High Ceiling
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Crown Molding
- Living Room
- Ceiling Fan
- Utility Room
- 1152 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Window Treatments
Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Electric Range
- Breakfast Bar
- Electric Oven
- Kitchen Island
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Tile
- Vinyl Plank
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Double Vanity
- Bathtub with Shower
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Driveway
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar Heating System
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Lot Details
- 4000 Sq Ft Lot
- Private Yard
- Lot Dimensions are 100x40
- Sprinkler System
Schools
- Kennedy Elementary School
- Williams Middle School
- Washington High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Public Water Source
- Public Sewer
- No Utilities
Listing and Financial Details
- Property Available on 2026-06-26
- Long Term Lease
Community Details
Overview
- Independence Heights Park Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
- Pet Deposit Required
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Houston, TX 77022

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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Some public transit40 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable40 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active73 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Burrus Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Pinnacle Middle & Ninth Grade Center
Grades 6-8
Private
Williams Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Baptist Temple School
Grades PK-8
Private
Health And Human Service Academy
Grades 9-12
Private
Washington B T High School
Grades 9-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (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)
Discover Independence Heights, Houston, TX
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 809 E 40th St proximity to 902 E 33rd St, Airline Center, and 20 E Crosstimbers St. 902 E 33rd St is 0.5 miles away, and Airline Center is within a 16 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, 809 E 40th St has some public transit, including 6 transit stops within 5 miles. Transit options include Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb and Melbourne North Lindale Sb.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 809 E 40th St are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 3.7 miles, including Woodland Park.
Airports
Living in Independence Heights provides easy access to George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located just 22 minutes from 809 E 40th St. Another nearby airport is William P Hobby, located 17.9 miles away.
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