Houston, TX 77018 863 W 42nd Street
$1,275,000
OPEN HOUSE Sun, Nov 09 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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Presented By: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty;
Beds • 4
Full/Half Baths • 4 / 2
SQFT • 4,291
Garage • 2
Home Details
Find your home here in this beautifully maintained modern residence in the heart of Garden Oaks! Custom built in 2010 this home's thoughtful design features functional spaces to keep you organized such as a butler's pantry, mud room, and upstairs utility room, with an additional organizational room downstairs. The grand entry is anchored by a circular stair as a striking architectural centerpiece. Downstairs you will find a guest suite, large office, and beautiful open living, dining, and kitchen space featuring gorgeous custom cabinetry. Extend your living space outdoors past the wall of windows into covered patio with views to the custom fountain wall feature beyond. Upstairs you will find a large game room, two spacious bedrooms with private baths, an additional office, and the primary suite, with it's expansive en-suite bath and closet leading to the 2nd floor utility room. Modern Luxury at it's finest, this home is not to be missed!
Presented By: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty;
Interior Features for 863 W 42nd Street
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible5
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths2
Total Baths6
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace FeaturesGas Log
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringCarpet, Tile, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfast Bar, Butler's Pantry, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, Granite Counters, Handicap Access, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Pantry
Laundry FeaturesWasher Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Total Fireplaces1
Window FeaturesLow-Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeDining Room, Entry/Foyer, Game Room, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Office, Pantry, Utility Room, Half Bath
General for 863 W 42nd Street
AccessibilityAccessible Full Bath, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Closets
AppliancesConvection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Architectural StyleContemporary/Modern
CityHouston
Construction MaterialsCement Siding, Stucco
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
CountyHarris
DirectionsFrom North Shepherd, turn left on W 43rd, Left on Alba, left on W 42nd. Home is on the Right.
DisclosuresSeller Disclosure
ElectricGenerator
Elementary SchoolGARDEN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Energy EfficientAppliances, Doors, Exposure/Shade, HVAC, Insulation, Lighting, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
ExclusionsMirror near Primary Bath
Facing DirectionNorth
Full Baths4
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
Green Indoor Air QualityVentilation
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolWALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL
High School District27 - Houston
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLT 29 BLK 35 GARDEN OAKS SEC 3
LevelsTwo
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area9
MLS Area MinorGarden Oaks
Middle/Junior High SchoolBLACK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
ModificationTimestamp2025-11-04T21:05:49.477-00:00
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFull Ownership
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Deck, Patio, Porch
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesPrewired, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count2
Subdivision NameGarden Oaks
Tax Annual Amount24655
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms19
Year Built2010
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Exterior for 863 W 42nd Street
Building Area Total4291
Door FeaturesInsulated Doors
Exterior AmenitiesCovered Patio, Deck, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio
FencingBack Yard
Foundation DetailsPillar/Post/Pier, Slab
Lot Dimensions160x75
Lot FeaturesSubdivision, Side Yard
Lot Size Acres0.2686
Lot Size Area11700
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAdditional Parking, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Road Surface TypeAsphalt
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner