742 W 42nd ST Houston, TX 77018 Open Sat 1PM-3PM

UPDATED: 09/10/2026 01:03 PM ON MARKET: 5 days on market

$925,000

3 Beds2 Baths2,505 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,505 sqft

Price per Sqft $369

Subdivision Garden Oaks Sec 02

MLS Listing ID 35136182

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1945

Annual Tax Amount $18,954

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 0.271 Acres

Acres 0.2713

Property Sub-Type Detached

Location

State TX

County Harris

Area Garden Oaks

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down,Breakfast Bar,Double Vanity,Kitchen Island,Kitchen/Family Room Combo,Main Level Primary,Pantry,Soaking Tub,Separate Shower,Walk-In Closet(s),Window Treatments,Ceiling Fan(s),Kitchen/Dining Combo,Programmable Thermostat

Heating Central,Gas

Cooling Central Air,Electric

Flooring Tile,Wood

Fireplace No

Appliance Convection Oven,Dishwasher,Gas Cooktop,Disposal,Microwave,Cooktop

Laundry Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck,Fence,Paved Driveway,Patio,Private Yard,Storage

Parking Features Additional Parking,Driveway,Detached,Electric Gate,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Oversized

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Back Yard

Water Access Desc Public

Roof Type Composition

Porch Deck,Patio

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Subdivision,Backs to Greenbelt/Park,Side Yard

Faces South

Entry Level One and One Half

Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

Level or Stories One and One Half

Additional Building Shed(s)

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Garden Oaks Elementary School

Middle Schools Black Middle School

High Schools Waltrip High School

School District 27 - Houston

Others

Tax ID 066-046-029-0011

Security Features Security Gate,Security System Owned,Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,VA Loan

Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,VA Loan

Property Description

Rare Garden Oaks original on an 11,820 sqft lot under a mature oak, walkable to Garden Oaks Elementary. PIER AND BEAM, built 1945 and expanded in 2011 to 2,510 sqft. Primary bath remodeled 2026 with a freestanding tub. Most of the living on one level, flex space up. Refinished hardwoods. Two-car garage with 240V EV charging. NO HOA. Major upgrades include roof (2019), HardiePlank siding (2019), double-pane windows (2019), secondary bath (2019), gutters, French drains and sprinklers (2019), back deck and both porches (2026), and foundation stabilization by DuraPier (2026) with a transferable warranty and reports on file. Refrigerator, washer and dryer included. Deep shaded backyard with room for a pool and a long driveway made for chalk and bikes. Blocks from the gazebo, Spark Park and Greater Heights Brewing, minutes to 610, 45 and 290. Seller lease-back preferred. A rare chance to own a cared-for Garden Oaks original, documented from the ground up.

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