Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/08/2026
Listed
$925,000
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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 742 W 42nd St
General
- Price: $925,000
- Taxes: $18,954 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 35136182
- Updated: 9/15/2026
- Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: All Bedrooms Down, Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Cooktop
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Paved Driveway, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Location
- Area: 9
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Garden Oaks Sec 02
- Driving Directions: 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.
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: GARDEN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: BLACK MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School: WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
- Square Feet: 2,505
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 2,505 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1945
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2713
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision, Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Side Yard
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $18,954
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Seller's Property Disclosure
- Legal Description: LT 11 BLK 29 GARDEN OAKS SEC 2
- APN: 066-046-029-0011
- Section: 2
Listed by Corcoran Prestige Realty (713) 364-4003, James Krueger (713) 364-4003 and Corcoran Prestige Realty (713) 364-4003, Laura Macicek (713) 823-1996
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Listing agents
— 742 W 42nd St —
James Krueger
Corcoran Prestige Realty
713-364-4003
Laura Macicek
Corcoran Prestige Realty
713-823-1996
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Schools
Schools serving 742 W 42nd St
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Garden Oaks Elementary School 901 Sue Barnett Drive, Houston, TX 77018 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Black Middle School 1575 Chantilly Lane, Houston, TX 77018 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Waltrip High School 1900 West 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 742 W 42nd St
Tax History
Tax History for 742 W 42nd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$14,014
16%
$924,909
14%
2023
$12,097
—
$813,658
-4%
2022
$12,097
-3%
$846,939
16%
2022
$12,479
-3%
$730,000
4%
2021
$12,892
—
$704,223
3%
2020
$12,829
-19%
$681,300
4%
2019
$15,890
19%
$656,200
24%
2018
$13,373
16%
$528,500
15%
2017
$11,571
-8%
$458,000
-8%
2016
$12,558
20%
$496,658
21%
2015
$10,431
—
$411,469
—
2015
$10,431
20%
$411,305
21%
2013
$8,702
—
$340,058
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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742 W 42nd Street, Houston, TX 77018 (MLS# 35136182) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 742 W 42nd Street is currently listed for $925,000 and was received on September 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 742 W 42nd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Houston? You can browse all Houston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.