NOT LISTED FOR SALE

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

Independence Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $311,000 - $365,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,567 Sq Ft
$211/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2020

Current estimated payment $2,111/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Granite Countertops
  • Traditional Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to McCullough Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

**"Looking for Backup Offers**""This home has been totally remodeled into a modern 4/2 masterpiece. Trendy open kitchen, Stainless appliances, glass door custom cabinetry w/remote LED lighting, Granite countertops, tile backsplash, large granite kitchen island w/breakfast bar, stainless-steel Farmhouse sink w/hot-cold LED lighting indicator faucet. French doors open into an amazing open living space with ceiling cutouts featuring. Master bedroom w/ceiling cutouts design,ceiling fan and a relaxing free-standing tub, separate walk in shower with rainfall shower head. Home features carefully placed wall sconce & canned lighting throughout creating a Zen like feeling. brick & stone elevation w/hand fitted wood inlay ceilings on the front and back covered porch. Remote entry driveway with elegant black rod iron fencing in front of home with oversize one car garage and large covered carport. Completing this masterpiece is a custom 10 ft fence closing in the backyard for privacy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pamela Hamilton

Hamilton Property Solutions License #0613077 Listed on: 10/14/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Cristina Flores

PROXY REALTY, INC. License #0732379

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,910

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,460 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • Oversized Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,567 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat

Community Details

  • Whitney Place Sec 02 Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,910

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1253
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Whitney Place Sec 02
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:061-056-024-0011
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1567.0
  • Dining Room Type: Utility Room

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stone, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Attached, Garage, Oversized

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • 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: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1910.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2020
Closed on
Nov 25, 2020
Sold by
L And L World Llc
Bought by
Lopez Paul A and Garza Monica Y
Seller's Agent
Pamela Hamilton
Hamilton Property Solutions
Buyer's Agent
Cristina Flores
PROXY REALTY, INC.
List Price
$278,800
Current Estimated Value
$330,093

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%
Original Mortgage
$261,250
Outstanding Balance
$233,005
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$97,088

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2020
Sold by
Davis World Llc
Bought by
L And L World Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2014
Sold by
Davis Linda J
Bought by
Davis World Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2009
Sold by
Hightower Tonola
Bought by
Davis Linda J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2009
Sold by
Harvey Julia and Quiler Lonnie
Bought by
Hightower Tonola Leo
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lopez Paul A -- First American Title
Lopez Paul A -- First American Title
L And L World Llc -- None Available
Davis World Llc -- None Available
Davis Linda J -- None Available
Hightower Tonola Leo $22,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lopez Paul A $261,250
Closed Lopez Paul A $261,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Off Market -- -- --
11/30/2020 11/30/20 Sold -- -- --
10/31/2020 10/31/20 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2020 10/14/20 For Sale $278,800 -- $178 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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 $4,747 $355,000 $141,210 $213,790
2024 $4,747 $355,386 $141,210 $214,176
2023 $4,747 $304,464 $125,520 $178,944
2022 $6,516 $303,076 $125,520 $177,556
2021 $6,270 $269,021 $99,370 $169,651
2020 $2,986 $123,322 $94,140 $29,182
2019 $1,996 $78,865 $47,070 $31,795
2018 $1,963 $77,694 $47,070 $30,624
2017 $1,568 $62,004 $31,380 $30,624
2016 $1,248 $49,358 $20,920 $28,438
2015 $1,137 $49,558 $20,920 $28,638
2014 $1,137 $44,211 $14,383 $29,828
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Pamela Hamilton

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Pamela Hamilton

    Hamilton Property Solutions

    (832) 326-3908

    20 Total Sales

    Pamela Hamilton
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Cristina Flores

    PROXY REALTY, INC.

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15118221

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0610560240011

Texas Harris County Houston 77022 Independence Heights

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

Not Listed for Sale

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