Just north of Crosstimbers and I-45, this 2-bed, 1.5-bath home sits on a 9,000+ sq ft lot with no HOA and tons of upside. You’ve got an updated bathroom, newer roof, newer appliances, and an all-brick exterior that gives this one solid curb appeal. Inside, the 1,240 sq ft layout includes a spacious kitchen and living room, with the renovation already in motion—just needs your finishing touch. Great location, no restrictions, and room to add value fast! Al norte de Crosstimbers y la 45, esta casa de 2 recámaras y 1.5 baños viene con baño remodelado, techo más nuevo, electrodomésticos recientes y pura fachada de ladrillo. ¡Y sin HOA! Tiene buen terreno (más de 9,000 pies), cocina y sala amplias, y ya empezó la remodelación—nomás falta que la termines a tu gusto. Bien ubicada, sin restricciones, y con potencial de subirle el valor rápido.
Independence Heights, located between North Main Street and Airline Drive, is a historic and residential Houston neighborhood with early-20th-century bungalows and a grid of tree-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Main Street corridor near Crosstimbers Street, where taquerias, barbershops, and small storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. The Independence Heights Park and Community Center anchors local recreation with courts, fields, and gathering rooms. The historic Independence Heights City Hall site signals the area’s civic roots and long-running community identity. Housing reads as modest Craftsman forms mixed with newer infill, with front porches and narrow lots shaping the streetscape.
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Offer insights
4440 Castor St · $200,000
$200K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $200K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
25 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.2%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Gas dryer hookup
Gas oven
Gas range
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (First floor)
Bedroom (First floor)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Primary bathroom (First floor)
Kitchen
Gas oven
Gas range
Laundry & utility
Gas dryer hookup
Heating & cooling
Central heating (Gas)
Central air
Electric cooling
Window unit(s)
Exterior features
Subdivision
Home design
Residential property
Entry level: First floor
Construction
Stone construction
Composition roof
Slab foundation
Built in 1955
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
Lease considered: No
Electricity and solar
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,876 (−11.6%)
$189,648 + $86,851
$276,499
2025
$6,648 (−3.7%)
$189,648 + $123,182
$312,830
2024
$6,902 (+18.5%)
$189,648 + $140,228
$329,876
2023
$5,824 (−4.7%)
$168,576 + $120,459
$289,035
2022
$6,110 (+2.3%)
$168,576 + $108,924
$277,500
2021
$5,973 (+46.0%)
$133,456 + $122,820
$256,276
2020
$4,091 (+35.2%)
$126,432 + $44,069
$170,501
2019
$3,025 (−2.5%)
$63,216 + $61,699
$124,915
2018
$3,103 (+33.6%)
$63,216 + $59,403
$122,619
2017
$2,323 (+9.9%)
2016
$2,113 (+1.0%)
2015
$2,093 (+8.4%)
$28,096 + $55,495
$83,591
2014
$1,930 (+0.5%)
$19,316 + $55,765
$75,081
2013
$1,921 (−7.5%)
$19,316 + $55,765
$75,081
2012
$2,076 (−40.7%)
$19,316 + $55,765
$75,081
2011
$3,503 (+188.8%)
2010
$1,213 (−22.6%)
2009
$1,568
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,048 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,240
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,240
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0741390020006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
May 13, 2020 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Jan 23, 2012 • Final
Hvac
Work on a residential mechanical system.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 67-75% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77022
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Feb
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Jul
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Houston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
7.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 4440 Castor St
$195,357
$4,643 under list price of $200K
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