742 W. 42nd Street, Houston, Texas 77018
$925,000
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
Single-Family
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About 742 W. 42nd Street
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.
Highlights
742 W. 42nd Street
$925,000
Single-Family
2,505 Home Sq Ft
Houston 77018
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
11,818 Lot Sq Ft
General Description
Taxes & Fees
Tax ID
066-046-029-0011
Tax Rate
2.1252%
Taxes w/o Exemption/Yr
$18,954 / 2026
Maint Fee
No
Interior Features
Fireplace
No
Floors
Tile, Wood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
Dishwasher
Yes
Range
No
Disposal
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Energy Feature
Thermostat
Interior
All Bedrooms Down, Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
Loft
No
Exterior Features
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof
Composition
Exterior Type
Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Water Sewer
Public Sewer
Exterior
Back Green Space, Side Yard
Private Pool
No
Area Pool
Maybe
Lot Description
1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre, Back Yard, Subdivided
New Construction
No
Front Door
South
Listing Firm
Corcoran Prestige Realty
Schools
| Name | Grade | Great School Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Oaks Elem | Elementary | 6 of 10 |
| Black Middle | Middle | 7 of 10 |
| Waltrip High | High | 5 of 10 |
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