Active · HAR MLS #88514776
742 W 42nd Street
$925,000742 W 42nd Street, Houston, TX 77018
Listed by Corcoran Prestige Realty. Milica is your buyer contact.
A closer look.
From the listing brokerage.
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.
Property details.
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Living area
- 2,505 sq ft
- Year built
- 1945
- Lot size
- 0.2713 acres
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Stories
- 1
- New construction
- No
- Subdivision
- Garden Oaks Sec 02
- MLS number
- 88514776
- Listing brokerage
- Corcoran Prestige Realty
- Listed
- Oct 15, 2026
Interior & exterior features
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- Heating
- Natural Gas
- Exterior
- Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Composition
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Only details supplied in the HAR record are shown.
Room by room.
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | First | 11 × 12 |
| Primary Bath | First | 16 × 8 |
| Dining Room | First | 14 × 10 |
| Bedroom | First | 12 × 12 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 15 × 15 |
Schools from the listing.
- Elementary school
- Garden Oaks Elementary School
- Middle school
- Black Middle School
- High school
- Waltrip High School
- School district
- 27 - Houston
School assignments are reported by the listing brokerage. Verify current attendance eligibility directly with the school district.
Taxes & association dues.
Historical MLS-reported amount. Future taxes can differ; verify with the appraisal district.
Association dues were not supplied. This does not establish that the property has no HOA.
THE LOCATION MATTERS
Garden Oaks
742 W 42nd Street, Houston, TX 77018
Discuss the location, property condition and your next steps with Milica.
Explore Garden Oaks & Oak Forest ↗Checked Oct 16, 2026, 9:35 PM CT. MLS record updated Oct 16, 2026. Availability and details may change.
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