$320,000
3853 Wentworth Street Houston, TX
3 bedrooms
2 full baths
1,755 SQ FT
742 W 42nd Street Houston, TX
$925,000
3 bedrooms
| 2 full baths
| 2,505 SQ FT
| 4 days on market
Est. Payment
-
Active |
Buy
DESCRIPTION
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.
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PROPERTY SNAPSHOT
Status:
Active - Buy
List Price:
$925,000
MLS #:
246798975
Year Built:
1945
Address:
742 W 42nd Street Houston, TX
Interior Size:
Approx. 2,505 Sq Ft
Property Type:
Single Family Home
Lot Size:
N/A
Community:
Garden Oaks Sec 02
Listed On:
09/08/2026 - 4 days on market
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Style:
Traditional
Construction Type:
Cement Siding,Wood Siding
Parking Description:
Additional Parking,Driveway,Detached,Electric Gate,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Oversized
Waterfront:
N/A
Pool:
N/A
Exterior Features:
Deck,Fence,Paved Driveway,Porch,Patio,Private Yard,Storage,Shed(s)
Roof Description:
Composition
Parking Spaces:
2
View:
N/A
Waterfront Description:
N/A
INTERIOR FEATURES
Approximate Living Area:
Approx. 2,505 Sq Ft
Cooling System:
Central Air,Electric
Heating System:
Central,Gas
Appliances:
N/A
Flooring:
Tile,Wood
Layout Highlights:
All 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
ESSENTIAL SPECS
Location:
Houston, TX
Building Materials:
Cement Siding,Wood Siding
Street Address:
742 W 42nd Street
Roof Type:
Composition
Type of Property:
RES / SingleFamilyResidence
Water Supply:
N/A
Lot Size Approximate:
N/A
Sewage System:
N/A
Neighborhood / Subdivision:
Garden Oaks Sec 02
Furnishing Status:
N/A
Year Constructed:
1945
Possession Terms:
N/A
Number of Floors:
N/A
Accepted Financing Options:
Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Garage Capacity:
2
Homeowners Association Fees:
N/A
Parking Details:
Additional Parking,Driveway,Detached,Electric Gate,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Oversized
Tax Year:
2026
Orientation / Facing Direction:
N/A
Annual Property Taxes:
Estimated taxes: $18,954
Outdoor Spaces:
Deck,Fence,Paved Driveway,Porch,Patio,Private Yard,Storage,Shed(s)
Scenic Views:
N/A
Swimming Pool:
N/A
Waterfront Information:
N/A
LOCATE ON THE MAP
742 W 42nd Street Houston, TX
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