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#55779717, Ashley Warren, Listing office: Orchard Brokerage
Property details
About 854 W 42nd St
Adorable updated 1930s cottage on sprawling shaded Garden Oaks lot is ready to enjoy with modest updates, or improve and enlarge to fit a larger family. Kitchen includes granite, stainless appliances, subway tile and a cool butcher block island. Large family room with floor to ceiling windows and a mock fireplace. Primary bedroom is nicely separated from the other 2 bedrooms and includes a well-appointed primary bathroom. Secondary bath is updated with historical finishes and picture perfect. The yard is unbelievable in size and beauty.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size2,230 sqft
Lot size0.3285 Acres
Year built1938
MLS #36932298
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Private Pool: No
- Architectural Style: English
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $750,000
- Price/SqFt: $336
- Annual Tax Amount: $10,966
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision
- Directions: North on Shepherd to 42nd / left / on right
- Year Built: 1938
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,230 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.3285 Acres
- MLS Number: 36932298
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Boulevard Realty
- Office Phone: (713) 862-1600
- Office Email: bill@yourblvd.com
- Listing Agent: Melissa Kubala
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $719,345 | $10,966 |
| 2023 | $738,095 | $10,315 |
| 2022 | $760,373 | $11,355 |
| 2021 | $615,000 | $10,315 |
| 2020 | $550,713 | $13,335 |
| 2018 | $577,000 | $14,600 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Garden Oaks Magnet
Public Magnet EE-5
0.3 mi
•901 Sue Barnett Dr
3
Durham Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
0.7 mi
•4803 Brinkman St
9
Oak Forest Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
1.1 mi
•1401 W 43rd St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $64,375. Typical income of Houston, TX residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
35%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
9%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
The Container Store
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Alternative
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Frequently asked questions
About 854 W 42nd St
The listing price of 854 W 42nd St property is $750,000.
The property 854 W 42nd St is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77018.
Active Listing: 854 W 42nd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 854 W 42nd St are: Garden Oaks Magnet (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Durham Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Oak Forest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Black Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), High School Ahead Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hamilton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Harper Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Waltrip High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Washington High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $10,966 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 854 W 42nd St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 854 W 42nd St is 2,230 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 854 W 42nd St is 1938.
This home is located at 854 W 42nd St in Houston, TX and zip code 77018 in the Central Northwest neighborhood. This 2,230 square foot home, which was built in 1938, sits on a 0.33 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $750,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Houston, TX there were more than 322 sold above asking price, over 1379 sold below and more than 411 were sold right at the asked price. Between May and June 2025, Houston, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 10.4%. Listings spent 37 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $323,293 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.