Is a car needed in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Independence Heights, Houston, TX dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say parking is easy

Does Independence Heights, Houston, TX show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Independence Heights, Houston, TX plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say kids play outside

Does Independence Heights, Houston, TX have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Independence Heights, Houston, TX quiet?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Independence Heights, Houston, TX walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Independence Heights, Houston, TX walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Would people walk alone at night in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is there wildlife in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say there are community events

What is 505 E 40th 1/2 St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 505 E 40th 1/2 St in Houston, TX is $373,500 .

Is Houston a buyer's or seller's market?

Houston is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Houston?

The median sale price in Houston is $316K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Independence Heights neighborhood?

Residents describe the Independence Heights neighborhood in Houston, TX as well-kept, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Independence Heights, Houston .

OFF MARKET

$373,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
816 sqft

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

Independence Heights

Est. Refi. Payment $2,534/mo*

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Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
312 Walthall Dr, Houston, TX	0.62	Lot/Land	-	12/22/25	3	-	1,416
Harvard St, Houston, TX	0.55	Unknown	$86,148	09/18/25		-	-
Crosstimbers St, Houston, TX	0.47	Unknown	$130,000	01/07/26		-	-
249 Basswood Street, Houston, TX	1.35	Lot/Land	-	03/05/26		-	-
2203 Cheshire Ln, Houston, TX	3.44	Lot/Land	-	08/19/26	2	-	888
304 W Hamilton Street, Houston, TX	1.68	Lot/Land	-	03/27/26		-	-
Burbank St #9 & 10, Houston, TX	1.83	Unknown	$177,000	12/22/25		-	-
5405 Gold St, Houston, TX	2.91	Lot/Land	-	01/29/26		-	2,490
1439 Laird Street, Houston, TX	2.03	Lot/Land	-	07/28/26		-	-
1126 W 22nd Street, Houston, TX	1.95	Lot/Land	-	12/12/25		-	-

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
8020 N Main St, Houston, TX 77022	0.03	$225,000	-	-	-	For Sale
421 E 41st St, Houston, TX 77022	0.07	$725,000	3	-	3,550	For Sale
7918 N Main St, Houston, TX 77022	0.07	$915,000	2	2	1,326	For Sale
8013 N Main St #8, Houston, TX 77022	0.06	$125,000	-	-	-	For Sale
414 E 40th 1/2 St #1-2, Houston, TX 77018	0.06	$184,900	-	-	-	For Sale
510 E 40th St, Houston, TX 77022	0.09	$115,000	-	-	-	For Sale
402 E 42nd St, Houston, TX 77022	0.07	$220,000	-	-	-	For Sale
306 E 40th 1/2 St, Houston, TX 77018	0.09	$624,900	2	1	2,084	For Sale
307B E 40th St, Houston, TX 77018	0.09	$296,900	3	2.5	1,791	Off Market
307 E 40th Street #A, Houston, TX 77018	0.10	$320,400	3	2.5	1,791	Off Market
305 E 40th Street #B, Houston, TX 77018	0.10	$306,000	3	2.5	1,791	Off Market
308 E 40th St #A, Houston, TX 77018	0.10	$440,000	3	2.5	1,853	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Lot/Land

Year Built

1948

Living Area

816 sqft

Price/Sqft

$458

About this House

This lot/land is located at 505 E 40th 1/2 St, Houston, TX. 505 E 40th 1/2 St is in the Independence Heights neighborhood in Houston, TX and in ZIP code 77022. This property has 2 bedrooms and approximately 816 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5005 sqft and was built in 1948.

505 E 40th 1/2 St, Houston, TX 77022 is a 2 bedroom, 816 sqft lot/land in Independence Heights, built in 1948. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $373,500, with a rent estimate of $1,397/month.

Home Details for 505 E 40th 1/2 St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot Land

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5005 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 12, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$139,000
Apr 19, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$139,000 Price decreased by 7%
Apr 11, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$150,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2022	$2,651	$120,408

Additional Cost

Market trends in Houston

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$316K

$6.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.2%

Price per sq ft

$161

$2MoM

Available listings

13162

241MoM

Around this home

Burrus Elementary School
PK-5
Public
196 Students
Houston Independent School District
8/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
the teachers that are currently there don’t care about the teaching … they dwell on mess and how the kids are dressed
Parent Review
4mo ago
7 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Independence Heights

273 Homes For You
Buy: $72k - $14.2m

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What Locals Say about Independence Heights

At least 80 Trulia users voted on each feature.

81 % Say car is needed
81 % Say yards are well-kept
72 % Say it's dog friendly
70 % Say parking is easy
65 % Say there's holiday spirit
63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
63 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say there are sidewalks
53 % Say it's quiet
51 % Say neighbors are friendly
47 % Say streets are well-lit
43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
39 % Say people would walk alone at night
38 % Say there's wildlife
29 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Prev. Resident
3y ago
"depends on what's going on and where it's happening at. also who is sponsoring the event because most of the event are family "
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Trulia User
Resident
3y ago
"Pretty much everyone owns a dog, so pretty much no one is bothered about issues with another ones dog. No one is bothered by the barking or and no one really lets their dog run the neighborhood."
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Trulia User
Visitor
4y ago
"To me is not safe to live in that area or to raise a family. Their schools are not that great but decent"
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Resident
4y ago
"Need dog park and some dog friendly coffee shops and restaurants. Pet store would be nice Walking trail to the dog park will help a lot "
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"Nice up and coming area. Many families moved in to this location. Close to shops and restaurants. Easy access to major street and highways."
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Katie B.
Resident
5y ago
"I’ve lived here since 2015 and I absolutely love it. I feel very safe here the neighbors are friendly and look out for each other. The recent gentrification is changing the neighborhood but overall I still like it. "
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Dazzlyn M.
Resident
6y ago
"nice for it to be so populated, and most of the people around the area been here for a long time. schools are in the area."
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Justin H.
Resident
6y ago
"A lot of people here let their dogs come into your yard and poop. It’s pretty bad. A lot of folks also do not keep their dogs locked in their property so if you are out walking expect yo run into other loose dogs. Finally many residents don’t use leashes when walking their pups "
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A.taylor_amt
Resident
6y ago
"Very close to downtown. Able to get to Galleria less than 10 mins. Good known schools around. Can catch any freeway in minutes!"
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Kethabjones
Resident
6y ago
"My neighborhood is close to downtown most of the families here have been here for over 20yrs so its friendly, it's crazy at times, sometimes its quite but it's all what you make it. just as any other place would live "
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Rhonda_mccllgh
Resident
6y ago
"It’s close to all the main freeways so you’re close to the Galleria and very close to Downtown Houston."
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Jason A. H.
Resident
6y ago
"You always see people at the parks and gathered at churches. Everybody is kind and friendly. I know all of my neighbors and feel like we look out for each other. "
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Miggssixxx66
Resident
6y ago
"do not move here! it's still going under gentrification which means there are still a lot of prostitutes and thieves the walk the streets at night my car gets broken into pretty regularly to the point where I don't even lock it anymore or keep valuables inside just to make it easier for someone to see there's no need to break my windows. if you're dumb enough to fall for the cheap rent that's your fault"
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Nakia W. .
Resident
6y ago
"as a dog owner I personally like the parks in my area plus the kind and understanding heart's for their breed. I own 2 American Bullys that are well trained and playful "
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Nakia W. .
Resident
6y ago
"The neighborhood is starting to look and feel a lot better some days more than others................................................................"
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Joeyecardona2708
Resident
6y ago
"I just moved into the neighborhood 2 months ago, and it’s been great. So close to Down Town and a lot of restaurants. "
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Ameliavirginiarodriguez
Resident
7y ago
"Safety... good schools... parks... grocery stores... close to downtown... airports... crime rate... "
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Theresaj56
Resident
8y ago
"I have lived in this community for over 45 years my parents and family also lived here for over 80 years this is our home and we love it here"
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lisa v.
Resident
8y ago
"What makes this neighborhood unique is the neighbors. Don't do it, you will regret it. I wake up to gun shots at least once a week. The parking is horrible. Don't have gatherings cause neighbor will harass guest. Home is beautiful but area is horrible."
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nisaya111
12y ago
"I live here and I think its beautiful I just love the outdoors we had so many party's their just beautiful "
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Frequently asked questions about 505 E 40th 1/2 St

What is 505 E 40th 1/2 St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 505 E 40th 1/2 St in Houston, TX is $373,500.
Is Houston a buyer's or seller's market?
Houston is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Houston?
The median sale price in Houston is $316K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Independence Heights neighborhood?
Residents describe the Independence Heights neighborhood in Houston, TX as well-kept, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Independence Heights, Houston.