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742 W 42nd Street

Houston, TX, 77018
$ 925,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 2,505

Monthly Estimate*

$ 5,841

742 W 42nd Street, Houston, TX 77018 - Image 1

Single Family Home for sale in Houston, TX

for $925,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 2,505 square foot home was built in 1945 on a lot size of 0.2713.

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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Single Family Coming Soon

Price

$ 925,000

Bedrooms

3

Full Bath

2

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 18,954

Style

Lot Size

0.2713

Year Built

1945

Town/City

Houston

County/Region

Harris

MLS | Web ID

35136182
Features
General
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central Gas
Cooling Central Air Electric
Roof Composition
Appliances Convection Oven Dishwasher Gas Cooktop Disposal Microwave Cooktop
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Deck Patio
Architectural Style Traditional
Security Features Security Gate Security System Owned Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials Cement Siding Wood Siding
Year Built 1945
Levels One and One Half
Property Subtype Detached
Tax Year 2026
County Harris
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage false
Energy Efficient Thermostat Windows
Subdivision Name Garden Oaks Sec 02
Facing Direction South
Garage Y/N true
Other Structures Shed(s)
Total Rooms 3
Full Baths 2
Status Coming Soon
Directions Head North On Shepherd Dr. from 610 and drive to 42nd St. then take a Left onto 42nd St. and the home is on the right side of 42nd St.
High School WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL
City Houston
Disclosures Seller Disclosure
High School District 27 - Houston
MLS Area 9
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Elementary School GARDEN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tax Annual Amount 18954
Middle/Junior High School BLACK MIDDLE SCHOOL
MLS Area Minor Garden Oaks
Lease Considered Y/N false
Standard Status Coming Soon
Middle/Junior School District 27 - Houston
Elementary School District 27 - Houston
Year Built Source Public Records
Legal Description LT 11 BLK 29 GARDEN OAKS SEC 2
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Interior
Interior Amenities All Bedrooms Down Breakfast Bar Double Vanity Kitchen Island Kitchen/Family Room Combo Main Level Primary Soaking Tub Separate Shower Walk-In Closet(s) Window Treatments Ceiling Fan(s) Kitchen/Dining Combo Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Tile Wood
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Window Features Low-Emissivity Windows Window Coverings
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Washer Hookup Electric Dryer Hookup Gas Dryer Hookup
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Game Room Kitchen Living Room Pantry Utility Room
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 4
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Exterior
Exterior Amenities Deck Fence Paved Driveway Patio Private Yard Storage
Fencing Back Yard
Parking Features Additional Parking Driveway Detached Electric Gate Garage Garage Door Opener Oversized
Lot Features Subdivision Backs to Greenbelt/Park Side Yard
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 11820
Foundation Details Pillar/Post/Pier
Building Area Total 2505
Lot Size Acres 0.2713
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Private Pool false
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* Excluded Features
List By
Corcoran Prestige Realty

Broker

info@corcoranprestige.com

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WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL High School High School
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Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
9/5/2026$925,000 Listed Price

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742 W 42nd Street, Houston, TX, 77018 is a Single Family Home for sale at $925,000 with 2,505 sqft and a lot size of 0.2713. 742 W 42nd Street has 3 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1945. The property's zip code is 77018 which is in Houston, TX

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