$925,000

742 W 42nd Street, Houston, TX 77018

3 beds |
2 baths |
2,505 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1945
0.27acre lot
2 car garage
$369/sqft
Listed 1 day ago

Property 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.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: October 15, 2026
Data Last Updated:: October 16, 2026 at 3:06PM
Listing Office:: Corcoran Prestige Realty : 713-364-4003
Listing Agent:: James Krueger : 1+713-364-4003
MLS ID:: 88514776

General: Crown MoldingAll Bedrooms DownPrimary Bed - 1st FloorWalk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: DisposalConvection OvenOvenMicrowaveGas CooktopDishwasher
Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupGas Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
Flooring: TileWood
A/C: Ceiling Fan(s)Electric
Heating: Natural Gas
Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0
Eco/Green Feature: Thermostat

General: Back Green SpaceSide YardShed(s)
Style: Traditional
Parking: DetachedOversizedAdditional ParkingAuto Driveway GateGarage Door OpenerDouble-Wide DrivewayDriveway GateExtra Driveway

Roofing: Composition
Windows: Insulated/Low-E windowsWindow Coverings
General: Cement SidingWood Siding1Pillar/Post/Pier

Originating MLS: Houston Association of Realtors
School District: 27 - Houston
County: Harris

Zoning: LT 11 BLK 29 GARDEN OAKS SEC 20660460290011
Fencing: Back Yard

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Houston Association of Realtors

This listing courtesy of James Krueger , Corcoran Prestige Realty

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