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$899,000

742 42nd Street, Houston, TX 77018

Garden Oaks Sec 02

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Sq Ft2,505
Acres0.27
Year Built1945

About This Property

Inspected twice in fall 2026 and documented from the ground up: the reports, the foundation company's October 2026 written response and its transferable warranty, and the updated Seller's Disclosure (October 2026); Buyer's Prospectus on request. Rare Garden Oaks original on an 11,820 sqft lot under a mature oak, near Garden Oaks Elementary (buyer to verify). PIER AND BEAM, built 1945 and expanded in 2011 to 2,505 sqft. Primary bath remodeled 2026 with a freestanding tub. Most of the living on one level, flex space up. Two-car garage with 240V EV charging. NO HOA. Upgrades: roof, HardiePlank siding, double-pane windows, secondary bath, gutters, French drains and sprinklers (2019); back deck and both porches (2026); foundation stabilization (2026). 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 and Spark Park, minutes to 610, 45 and 290.

Property Details

Property TypeSingle Family
MLS #88514776
Days on Market28
Lot Size0.27 acres
Last Updated11/13/2026

Location

County
Harris
School District
27 - Houston
MLS Area
9

Size

Lot Description
Back Yard, Subdivided, 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
$/Acre
$3,313,675

Improvements

Garage Spaces
2
Fence
Back Yard
Exterior Features
Back Green Space, Side Yard
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
Disposal, Convection Oven, Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Windows
Insulated/Low-E windows, Window Coverings
Construction Materials
Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof
Composition
Direction Faces
South
Patio / Porch
Patio/Deck, Porch
Covered Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached, Oversized, Additional Parking, Auto Driveway Gate, Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway, Driveway Gate, Extra Driveway

Location

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$899,000