742 W 42nd Street Houston, TX 77018
Listing Courtesy of: HOUSTON / Listed By: James Krueger Jr., Corcoran Prestige Realty

  742 W 42nd Street Houston, TX 77018

Active (4 Days)
$925,000 (USD)
3
BED
2
BATH
2,505
SQFT

Description

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.

MLS #:
35136182
Taxes
$18,954(2026)
Lot Size
0.27 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1945
Style
Traditional
School District
27 - Houston
County
Harris County
Community
Garden Oaks Sec 02

Listed By

James Krueger Jr., Corcoran Prestige Realty
Source
HOUSTON
Last checked Sep 12 2026 at 10:59 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Disposal
  • Laundry: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bed - 1st Floor
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Oven
  • Windows: Window Coverings
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Convection Oven
  • Windows: Insulated/Low-E Windows
Kitchen
  • Island W/ Cooktop
  • Kitchen Open to Family Room
  • Pantry
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Under Cabinet Lighting
Subdivision
  • Garden Oaks Sec 02
Lot Information
  • Subdivided
  • 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
  • Back Yard
Property Features
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Heating and Cooling
  • Natural Gas
  • Electric
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Wood
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Energy: Thermostat
School Information
  • Elementary School: Garden Oaks Elementary School
  • Middle School: Black Middle School
  • High School: Waltrip High School
Garage
  • Garage
Parking
  • Additional Parking
  • Driveway Gate
  • Total: 2
  • Oversized
  • Double-Wide Driveway
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Detached
  • Extra Driveway
  • Auto Driveway Gate
Stories
  • 1
Living Area
  • 2,505 sqft
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