About 742 W 42nd Street
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.
Features of 742 W 42nd Street
| MLS® # | 35136182 |
|---|---|
| Price | $925,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 2,505 |
| Square Footage | 11817.828 |
| Acres | 0.27 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Traditional |
| Status | Coming Soon |
Community Information
| Address | 742 W 42nd Street |
|---|---|
| Area | 9 |
| Subdivision | Garden Oaks Sec 02 |
| City | Houston |
| County | Harris |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 77018-4429 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Driveway Gate, Detached, Oversized, Additional Parking, Auto Driveway Gate, Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway, Extra Driveway |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
| Bedroom Description | All Bedrooms Down,Primary Bed - 1st Floor,Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Green Energy Efficient Amenities | Thermostat |
Interior
| Interior Features | All Bedrooms Down,Primary Bed - 1st Floor,Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Disposal, Convection Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher |
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s), Electric |
| Fireplace | No |
| # of Stories | 1 |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Back Green Space, Side Yard |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Back Yard, Subdivided, 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre |
| Windows | Insulated/Low-E windows, Window Coverings |
| Roof | Composition |
| Construction | Cement Siding, Wood Siding |
| Foundation | Pillar/Post/Pier |
School Information
| District | 27 - Houston |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Garden Oaks Elementary School |
| Middle | Black Middle School |
| High | Waltrip High School |
Additional Information
| Foreclosure | No |
|---|---|
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| Master Planned Community | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Corcoran Prestige Realty |
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