Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/15/2026
Listed
$1,725,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Harvard Homes presents a beautifully crafted new build on West 42nd that blends elevated design with everyday comfort. Sunlit living spaces feature designer light fixtures, tall ceilings, and wide plank engineered wood floors that ground the home in warmth and sophistication. The kitchen connects effortlessly to the dining room, great room, and covered verandah, creating the central gathering space Harvard is known for. A covered veranda, summer kitchen, and the professionally designed pool transform the backyard into a private retreat perfect for year-round enjoyment. Upstairs, the serene primary suite includes dual closets, a spa-inspired bath, and access to a covered balcony overlooking the pool. Three secondary bedrooms, a game room, and a private home gym offer thoughtful flexibility for work, play, and guests. With curated finishes, custom millwork, and Harvard signature craftsmanship throughout, this home delivers refined living in Garden Oaks.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 955 W 42nd St
General
- Price: $1,725,000
- Taxes: $9,241 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 55811415
- Updated: 1/15/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Butler's Pantry, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Marble Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
- Security/Safety: Prewired, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Location
- Area: 9
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Garden Oaks
- Driving Directions: From 610 North Loop, exit Ella Blvd and head north. Turn right (east) onto W 42nd Street. The property will be on your right, just past the intersection with Bevis Street.
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
- Builder: Harvard Homes
- Construction: Brick, Cement Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 4,029
- Sq. Ft. Source: Builder
- Living Area: 4,029 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2026
- Year Built Source: Builder
- Property Condition: Under Construction
Lot Features
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision, Backs to Greenbelt/Park
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Radiant Attic Barrier, Doors, Exposure/Shade, HVAC, Insulation, Other, Thermostat, Windows
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $9,241
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Legal Description: LT 31 BLK 43 GARDEN OAKS SEC 4
- Legal Disclosures: None
- APN: 066-046-043-0031
- Section: 4
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Schools
Schools serving 955 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 | 0.6 mi |
Black Middle School 1575 Chantilly Lane, Houston, TX 77018 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Waltrip High School 1900 West 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 955 W 42nd St
Tax History
Tax History for 955 W 42nd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,077
4%
$441,660
14%
2023
$7,789
—
$386,000
—
2022
$7,789
-9%
$386,600
—
2022
$8,513
2%
$386,600
8%
2021
$8,317
11%
$356,861
14%
2020
$7,492
-1%
$312,254
—
2019
$7,561
-4%
$312,254
—
2018
$7,901
—
$312,254
—
2017
$7,889
-8%
$312,254
-8%
2016
$8,551
18%
$338,157
18%
2015
$7,267
—
$286,665
14%
2015
$7,267
39%
$252,000
23%
2013
$5,246
—
$205,000
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955 W 42nd Street, Houston, TX 77018 (MLS# 55811415) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 955 W 42nd Street is currently listed for $1,725,000 and was received on January 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 955 W 42nd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Downtown Houston? You can browse all Downtown Houston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.