1224 Johnston Street NO HOA & LOW TAX RATE! This stylish 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath home features a spacious game room in the desirable Independence Heights area, close to Downtown Houston. This home showcases attention to detail, quality, modern finishes, & sophisticated design. The front elevation includes a walk-up covered porch & a second-story balcony accessible from the flex room. This floor plan could be ideal for a roommate arrangement. The large primary suite on the first floor features a walk-in closet, private covered patio, an ensuite bath with custom shower, freestanding tub, dual vanities, & backlit LED touch mirrors. The island kitchen boasts top bar seating for 3, SS appliances, 5-burner gas range, quartz countertops, soft-close cabs, and opens to the living & dining room, providing ease of entertainment. Excellent location suitable for a potential short-term rental or an owner-occupant seeking a standalone home outside of a complex. Covered back porch. Gated. Near Whole Foods & Cottenwood.