742 W 42nd St, Houston, TX 77018

$925,000
: 3
BD
: 2
BA
: 2,505
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List Price: $925,000
MLS#: 35136182
Status: ACTIVE
Type: Single Family Residential
Subtype: Residential
Style: Traditional
Year Built: 1945
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Acres: 0.27
Living Area: 2,505
County: Harris
Area: 9
City: Houston
Subdivision: Garden Oaks Sec 02

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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.

214-641-4491

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Additional Information

Unexempt Taxes: $18,954
Lot Size: 11,820
Lot Description: Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Side Yard
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Downstairs, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Composition
Garage Spaces: 2
School District: Houston
Elementary School: Garden Oaks Elementary School
Middle School: Black Middle School
High School: Waltrip High School