742 W 42nd Street
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742 W 42nd Street

742 W 42nd Street, Houston, TX 77018

$925,000
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.

3
beds

2
baths

2,505 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

0.27 Acres lot

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms3
  • Total bathrooms2
  • full bathrooms2
  • Laundry room Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Flooring Tile, Wood
  • APPLIANCES Disposal, Convection Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
  • other interior Features All Bedrooms Down, Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)

Area & Lot

  • Status Coming Soon
  • Living Area2,505 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area2,505 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area0.27 Acres
  • MLS® ID35136182
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1945
  • Architecture StylesTraditional
  • Elementary SchoolGarden Oaks Elementary School
  • Middle SchoolBlack Middle School
  • High SchoolWaltrip High School
  • School District27 - Houston

Exterior

  • STORIES1
  • Garage Space2.0
  • water SourcePublic
  • roofComposition
  • lot featuresBack Yard, Subdivided, 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
  • parkingDriveway Gate, Detached, Oversized, Additional Parking, Auto Driveway Gate, Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway, Extra Driveway
  • HEAT TYPENatural Gas
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCeiling Fan(s), Electric
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • SubstructurePillar/Post/Pier
  • other exterior FeaturesBack Green Space, Side Yard

Financial

  • Sales Price$925,000
  • Real Estate Tax $18,954/yr

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