NOT LISTED FOR SALE

707 E 40th 1/2 St Houston, TX 77022

Independence Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $92,000 - $198,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,025 Sq Ft
$139/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 18, 2026

Current estimated payment $1,089 / mo

8 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2026

Investor & builder opportunity in one of Houston’s fastest appreciating neighborhoods! This 5,460 sq ft lot (60’ x 91.5’) is ideally positioned in a rapidly growing pocket near Independence Heights, surrounded by new construction and ongoing redevelopment.
The property is being offered at lot value, making it ideal for new construction. Utilities are available (not connected), and a recent survey is available. Strong potential for single-family construction, duplex development, or build + ADU strategy. Minutes from Downtown Houston, The Heights, and major highways including 610 & I-45.
Priced to sell.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jenny Rendon

License #0712864 Listed on: 02/25/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Non MLS

Non Mls Office

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,670

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 5,460 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 91.5

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,025 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Burrus Elementary School
  • Williams Middle School
  • Washington High School

Community Details

  • Whitney Place Sec 02 Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,670

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

5,460 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1253
  • Lot Size: 60 x 91.5
  • Subdivision Name: Whitney Place Sec 02
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:061-056-023-0010
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Living Area: 1025.0

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Foundation Details: Other

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Other
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: BURRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3670.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2026
Closed on
Mar 18, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jenny Rendon
Buyer's Agent
Non MLS
Non Mls Office
List Price
$110,000
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$142,593

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
191.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Independence Heights, TX

  • Russell Lempertz Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Signature

    Russell Lempertz

    RE/MAX Signature

    (855) 783-9002

    77 Total Sales

    2 in Independence Heights

    $100K - $110K Price Range

    Russell Lempertz
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  • Adrienne Oliver Real Estate Agent - CB&A, Realtors- Loop Central

    Adrienne Oliver

    CB&A, Realtors- Loop Central

    (832) 281-5441

    154 Total Sales

    2 in Independence Heights

    $304K - $318K Price Range

    Adrienne Oliver
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  • Thomas Saunders Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Universal

    Thomas Saunders

    RE/MAX Universal

    (855) 591-2657

    232 Total Sales

    1 in Independence Heights

    $430,000 Price

    Thomas Saunders
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  • Edgardo Martinez Real Estate Agent - Truly Blessed Realty Group LLC

    Edgardo Martinez

    Truly Blessed Realty Group LLC

    (281) 957-4196

    135 Total Sales

    1 in Independence Heights

    $470,000 Price

    Edgardo Martinez
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  • Aubrey Pearson Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Lonestar DFW

    Aubrey Pearson

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Lonestar DFW

    (469) 461-4651

    156 Total Sales

    1 in Independence Heights

    $500,000 Price

    Aubrey Pearson
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  • Lance Rosmarin Real Estate Agent - Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

    Lance Rosmarin

    Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

    (833) 969-2327

    61 Total Sales

    4 in Independence Heights

    $326K - $395K Price Range

    Lance Rosmarin
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Kootenai Title
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Available
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Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/18/2026 03/18/26 Sold -- -- --
03/05/2026 03/05/26 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2026 02/25/26 For Sale $110,000 -- $107 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,650 $171,738 $141,210 $30,528
2024 $3,670 $175,403 $141,210 $34,193
2023 $3,670 $152,931 $125,520 $27,411
2022 $1,670 $152,931 $125,520 $27,411
2021 $1,607 $121,347 $96,389 $24,958
2020 $1,518 $110,989 $89,433 $21,556
2019 $1,442 $73,314 $43,775 $29,539
2018 $0 $57,630 $31,380 $26,250
2017 $1,191 $57,630 $31,380 $26,250
2016 $1,083 $45,295 $20,920 $24,375
2015 $75 $38,920 $20,920 $18,000
2014 $75 $45,627 $14,383 $31,244
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Jenny Rendon

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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Non MLS

    Non Mls Office

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 90132708

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0610560230010

Texas Harris County Houston 77022 Independence Heights

707 E 40th 1/2 St, Houston, TX

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