Houston, TX 77018 742 W 42nd Street
$925,000
OPEN HOUSE Sat, Nov 07 2026 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
OPEN HOUSE Sun, Nov 08 2026 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
45 more
Presented By: Corcoran Prestige Realty;
Beds • 3
Baths • 2
SQFT • 2,505
Garage • 2
Home Details
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.
Presented By: Corcoran Prestige Realty;
Interior Features for 742 W 42nd Street
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible4
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths2
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringTile, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesAll 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
Laundry FeaturesWasher Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Total Fireplaces
Window FeaturesLow-Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeGame Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Utility Room
General for 742 W 42nd Street
AppliancesConvection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Cooktop
Architectural StyleTraditional
Attached Garage No
Carport Spaces
Carport Y/NNo
CityHouston
Construction MaterialsCement Siding, Wood Siding
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
CountryUS
CountyHarris
DirectionsHead 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.
Elementary SchoolGARDEN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Energy EfficientThermostat, Windows
Facing DirectionSouth
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolWALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL
High School District27 - Houston
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLT 11 BLK 29 GARDEN OAKS SEC 2
LevelsOne and One Half
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area9
MLS Area MinorGarden Oaks
Middle/Junior High SchoolBLACK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
ModificationTimestamp2026-11-04T17:52:12.650-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresShed(s)
OwnershipFull Ownership
Patio/Porch FeaturesDeck, Patio, Porch
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesSecurity System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NameGarden Oaks Sec 02
Tax Annual Amount18954
Tax Year2026
Total Rooms5
Virtual TourClick here
Year Built1945
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Exterior for 742 W 42nd Street
Building Area Total2505
Exterior AmenitiesDeck, Fence, Paved Driveway, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, Storage
FencingBack Yard
Foundation DetailsPillar/Post/Pier
Lot FeaturesSubdivision, Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Side Yard
Lot Size Acres0.2713
Lot Size Area11820
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAdditional Parking, Driveway, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Private PoolNo
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner