742 W 42nd St, Houston, TX 77018

$899,000
3
BD
2
BA
2,505
SqFt

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List Price
$899,000
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
88514776
Price Change
▼ $26,000 1794429303
Days on Market
27
Year Built
1945
Style
Traditional
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Full-baths
2
Living Area
2,505
Lot Size
11,820
Lot Size Source
Appraiser
Subdivision
Garden Oaks Sec 02
Region
9
Market Area
Garden Oaks
County
Harris

Property Description

Inspected twice in fall 2026 and documented from the ground up: the reports, the foundation company's October 2026 written response and its transferable warranty, and the updated Seller's Disclosure (October 2026); Buyer's Prospectus on request. Rare Garden Oaks original on an 11,820 sqft lot under a mature oak, near Garden Oaks Elementary (buyer to verify). PIER AND BEAM, built 1945 and expanded in 2011 to 2,505 sqft. Primary bath remodeled 2026 with a freestanding tub. Most of the living on one level, flex space up. Two-car garage with 240V EV charging. NO HOA. Upgrades: roof, HardiePlank siding, double-pane windows, secondary bath, gutters, French drains and sprinklers (2019); back deck and both porches (2026); foundation stabilization (2026). 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 and Spark Park, minutes to 610, 45 and 290.

Additional Information

Finance Available
Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Taxes
$18,954
Neighborhood
Garden Oaks
Interior Features
Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Downstairs, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Lot Description
Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Side Yard
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Appliances
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Cooktop
Roof
Composition
Garage Spaces
2
School District
Houston
Elementary School
Garden Oaks Elementary School
Middle School
Black Middle School
High School
Waltrip High School

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Listing courtesy of Corcoran Prestige Realty.