$925,000
 $4,966 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

742 W 42nd Street,Houston, TX 77018

Houston, TX 77018

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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.

Details

MLS #35136182
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1945
Days On Site8
Listing Provided ByCorcoran Prestige Realty | James Krueger

Features

Bed(s)3
Bath(s) 2 Total
SQ Feet2,505
Garage2
Acreage0.27

Exterior

Lot FeaturesSubdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Side Yard

Parking

Garage Yes / NoYes
Parking FeaturesAdditional Parking, Driveway, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount18954

Area Information

StateTX
CountyHarris
CityHouston
Zip Code77018
Area9
SubareaGarden Oaks
Community NameGarden Oaks Sec 02
Listing VS Median (in Garden Oaks Sec 02)
Price:
$925,000
low | high
Med:
$899,000
52.810810810811% of Average
sqft:
2,505
low | high
Med:
2,561
47.764471057884% of Average
$ / sqft:
$369
low | high
Med:
$351
54.935994174573% of Average
On site:
8
low | high
Med:
2
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

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StateTX
CountyHarris
CityHouston
Zip Code77018
Area9
SubareaGarden Oaks
Community NameGarden Oaks Sec 02
Listing VS Median (in Garden Oaks Sec 02)
Price:
$925,000
low | high
Med:
$899,000
52.810810810811% of Average
sqft:
2,505
low | high
Med:
2,561
47.764471057884% of Average
$ / sqft:
$369
low | high
Med:
$351
54.935994174573% of Average
On site:
8
low | high
Med:
2
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Nearby Listings (Within 1/4 mile)
Price: $693K - $1.156M
sqft: 1,500 - 3,000
Listing Updated: September 13, 2026 at 12:42:12 AM PDT
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