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3 Beds
2 Baths
2,505 sqft

$925,000

742 W 42nd Street, Houston TX, 77018

Price per sqft$369.26
Built in1945
Property size2,505 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Oct 15, 2026

Updated 7h ago

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.

$6,154/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $925,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
88514776
Available since
October 15, 2026

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.27 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$18,954
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes

 Courtesy of James Krueger Jr. | Corcoran Prestige Realty

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