742 W 42nd ST, Houston, TX 77018
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742 W 42nd ST, Houston, TX 77018
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742 W 42nd ST Houston, TX 77018

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,505 SqFt


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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,505 sqft

Price per Sqft $358

Subdivision Garden Oaks Sec 02

MLS Listing ID 88514776

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1945

Annual Tax Amount $18,954

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 0.271 Acres

Acres 0.2713

Property Sub-Type Detached

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.

Location

State TX

County Harris

Area Garden Oaks

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down, Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat

Heating Central, Gas

Cooling Central Air, Electric

Flooring Tile, Wood

Fireplace No

Appliance Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Cooktop

Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck, Fence, Paved Driveway, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, Storage

Parking Features Additional Parking, Driveway, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Back Yard

Water Access Desc Public

Roof Type Composition

Porch Deck, Patio, Porch

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Subdivision, Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Side Yard

Faces South

Entry Level One and One Half

Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

Level or Stories One and One Half

Additional Building Shed(s)

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Garden Oaks Elementary School

Middle Schools Black Middle School

High Schools Waltrip High School

School District 27 - Houston

Others

Tax ID 066-046-029-0011

Ownership Full Ownership

Security Features Security System Owned,Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

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Listed by Corcoran Prestige Realty James Krueger

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