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3 Beds
2 Baths
2,505 sqft

$899,000

742 W 42nd Street, Houston TX, 77018

Price per sqft$358.88
Built in1945
Property size2,505 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Oct 15, 2026

Updated 6h ago

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.

$5,981/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $899,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
88514776
Available since
October 15, 2026

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.27 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$18,954
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes

 Courtesy of James Krueger Jr. | Corcoran Prestige Realty

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