742 W 42nd Street
Houston, TX 77018
3
Bed
2
Bath
2,505Sqft
0.27Acre(Lot)
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 Grea
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 3Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2Room Information
Rooms Total: 3 -
Flooring Information
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Interior Features
Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Bar, Master Downstairs, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Smart Thermostat Roof: Composition Appliances: Disposal, Convection Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Cooktop Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup Window Features: Window Coverings, Low Emissivity Windows -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
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Building Information
Year Built: 1945 Building Area Total: 2505 Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Wood Siding Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Patio Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Main Square Feet: 0.2713 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.2713 Lot Size Square Feet: 11817.828 Lot Description: Back Yard, SubdividedProperty Information
Subdivision: Garden Oaks Sec 02 Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 4429 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Direction Faces: South Property Age: 81
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $925000 Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 0660460290011 Tax Year: 2026 Annual Tax: $18954 Tax Legal Desc: LT 11 BLK 29 GARDEN OAKS SEC 2
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Parking Information
Parking Total: 2 Detached, Oversized, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, Electric Gate, GatedGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
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School Information
Elementary School: Garden Oaks Elementary SchoolJunior High School: Black Middle SchoolSenior High School: Waltrip High School -
Location Information
Direction: Head North On Shepherd Dr. from 610 and drive to 42nd St. then take a Left onto 42nd St. and the home is on the right side of 42nd St. WaterSource: Public
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