$484,900
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
Last list price
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,250 Sq Ft
4,000 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 7, 2026

$216 Per Sq Ft

10 on Market

Highlights

  • Quartz Countertops
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Entrance
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2-minute walk to McCullough Park

About This Home

As of May 2026

Welcome to 819 E 40th Street! Situated in prime Independence Heights, this turnkey duplex offers a rare opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants seeking flexibility and strong income potential. Each unit features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a full appliance package providing comfortable and functional living in both spaces. Unit A (first floor) is unfurnished and ideal for owner-occupancy or long-term rental, while Unit B (second floor) is currently operated as a mid-term rental, with performance documentation available. The property also features a private automatic gated entrance with easy access, along with parking for two vehicles per unit. Ideally located with quick access to I-45 and Loop 610 North, this property offers an easy commute to Downtown Houston, The Heights, and major employment centers, along with nearby dining, retail, and entertainment options. Whether you're looking to house hack or secure a versatile income-producing asset this duplex checks all the boxes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zain Momin

Atlas Real Estate License #0737030 Listed on: 03/25/2026

Co-Listed By

Afsaneh Mahban

Atlas Real Estate License #0728708

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Surratt

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0355586

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,035

Year Built

  • Built in 2023

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Entrance

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Split Level Home
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,250 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • Independence Heights Park Subdivision

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,035

Year Built

Built in 2023

Lot Details

4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2023
  • Co List Office Mls Id: ZATL01
  • Co List Office Phone: 346-418-8229
  • Subdivision Name: Independence Heights Park
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Unit Levels: Two, Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Duplex
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:021-135-068-0009
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Quartz Counters, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2250.0

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Exterior Features: Private Entrance

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes

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: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9035.0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/07/2026 05/07/26 Sold -- -- --
04/04/2026 04/04/26 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2026 03/25/26 For Sale $484,900 -- $216 / 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 $8,647 $425,110 $112,000 $313,110
2024 $8,647 $413,252 $112,000 $301,252
2023 $5,573 $276,600 $112,000 $164,600
2022 $1,938 $88,000 $88,000 $0
2021 $1,865 $80,000 $80,000 $0
2020 $1,937 $80,000 $80,000 $0
2019 $1,706 $61,400 $61,400 $0
2018 $1,215 $48,000 $48,000 $0
2017 $910 $36,000 $36,000 $0
2016 $708 $28,000 $28,000 $0
2015 $411 $16,000 $16,000 $0
2014 $411 $16,000 $16,000 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 38550429

Houston Association of REALTORS®
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