3401 Castor St — Rent Intelligence for Independence Heights, Houston

Independence Heights

Built 1930

Current rent range

$939 – $2,600 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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3401 Castor St

HPD violations4last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age96 ybuilt 1930

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Houston · March 2026

Studio

$1,105/mo

1 BR

$1,161/mo

2 BR

$1,386/mo

3 BR

$1,834/mo

4 BR

$2,261/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

January

Most expensive

July

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Potential savings: ~23% by timing your move to January.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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Neighborhood Rent Range Houston

Studio

$1,105

$939 – $1,271

1 Bed

$1,135

$1,135

2 Bed

$1,345

$1,345

3 Bed

$1,834

$1,559 – $2,109

4 Bed

$2,261

$1,922 – $2,600

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Houston

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Heights

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$1,715

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

-1.6%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

12%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

4 total

Uncategorized
4

311Top Complaints

0 total

No complaints
0

DOBTop Filings

2 total

DOB Violations
2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class DON - 1 - NuisanceOPENAug 10, 2018
Permitting the existence of weeds, brush, rubbish, and all other objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary matter of whatever nature covering or partly covering the surface of any lots or parcels. — Ord: 10-451(b)(10)*
Class DON - 1 - NuisanceOPENAug 10, 2018
Permitting the existence of weeds, brush, rubbish, and all other objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary matter of whatever nature covering or partly covering the surface of any lots or parcels. — Ord: 10-451(b)(10)*
Class Minimum StandardsCLOSEDJun 17, 2015
Substantially eliminate insects, ectoparasites, and rodents in or on the premises, except as may be limited in section 10-364(b) of this Code; — Ord: 10-363 (e)(1)
Class NuisanceCLOSEDApr 15, 2014
Permitting the existence of weeds, brush, rubbish, and all other objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary matter of whatever nature covering or partly covering the surface of any lots or parcels. — Ord: 10-451(b)(10) *

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

05 / 10

The landlord.

CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD #305

Portfolio of 3 buildings

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1930Building constructed
nowCHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD #305Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

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About this area.

Independence Heights · 77022

Neighborhood overview

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Houston average

Rent trends in Independence Heights

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Aldine· 2.04 mi Near Northside· 2.46 mi Oak Forest· 3.06 mi Heights· 3.2 mi Northside· 3.37 mi

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1930

Building constructed

Construction completed

now

Current owner: CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD #305

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

6 events

HPDLOWAug 10, 2018
HPD Class DON - 1 - Nuisance Violation — Permitting the existence of weeds, brush, rubbish, and all other objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary matter of what
HPDLOWAug 10, 2018
HPD Class DON - 1 - Nuisance Violation — Permitting the existence of weeds, brush, rubbish, and all other objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary matter of what
HPDLOWJun 17, 2015
HPD Class Minimum Standards Violation — Substantially eliminate insects, ectoparasites, and rodents in or on the premises, except as may be limited in section 1
DOBMEDIUMJun 17, 2015
DOB Violation — Substantially eliminate insects, ectoparasites, and rodents in or on the premises, except as may be limited in section 1
HPDLOWApr 15, 2014
HPD Class Nuisance Violation — Permitting the existence of weeds, brush, rubbish, and all other objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary matter of what
DOBMEDIUMApr 15, 2014
DOB Violation — Permitting the existence of weeds, brush, rubbish, and all other objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary matter of what

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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Houston-specific insights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $939 – $1,271
—Area: —
1 Bed
This building: $987 – $1,335
2% aboveArea: $1,135
2 Bed
This building: $1,178 – $1,594
3% aboveArea: $1,345
3 Bed
This building: $1,559 – $2,109
—Area: —
4+ Bed
This building: $1,922 – $2,600
—Area: —

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Neighborhood Vibe

Independence Heights is historically the first Black municipality in Texas — a neighborhood of modest homes, deep community pride, and increasing investment. It borders the Heights and stands at a crossroads of preservation and change.

HistoricAffordableCommunity-DrivenEmergingCultural

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 5 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

N Main St @ E 33rd St44
0.3 mi5 min
N Main St @ E 32nd St44
0.3 mi6 min
N Main St @ Link Rd44
0.3 mi6 min
N Main St @ E 31st St44
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

701 E 33Rd St
0.1 mi3 min
4204 Yale St
0.9 mi17 min

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 77022

Violent113

Property157

Quality-of-life484

Total incidents754

PRECINCT

Top precinct#3

Houston PD · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1930

Classexempt-religious

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08 / 09

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Building record last updated 24 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.