854 W 42nd St Houston, TX 77018
Oak Forest-Garden Oaks NeighborhoodEstimated payment $5,250/month
Highlights
- English Architecture
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- 4-minute walk to Garden Oaks Gazebo Park
- Fireplace
- Wood Siding
About This Home
Adorable updated 1930s cottage on sprawling shaded Garden Oaks lot is ready to enjoy with modest updates, or improve and enlarge to fit a . Kitchen includes granite, stainless appliances, subway tile and a cool butcher block island. 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.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,051
Year Built
- Built in 1938
Lot Details
- 0.33 Acre Lot
Home Design
- English Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,230 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Fireplace
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Schools
- Garden Oaks Elementary School
- Black Middle School
- Waltrip High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
Community Details
- Garden Oaks Sec 03 Subdivision
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,194 | $719,345 | $546,975 | $172,370 |
| 2023 | $11,194 | $738,095 | $546,975 | $191,120 |
| 2022 | $14,673 | $760,373 | $546,975 | $213,398 |
| 2021 | $14,119 | $615,000 | $461,890 | $153,110 |
| 2020 | $13,336 | $550,713 | $449,735 | $100,978 |
| 2019 | $13,935 | $550,713 | $449,735 | $100,978 |
| 2018 | $11,437 | $577,000 | $449,735 | $127,265 |
| 2017 | $15,649 | $618,900 | $449,735 | $169,165 |
| 2016 | $13,563 | $566,377 | $449,735 | $116,642 |
| 2015 | $6,638 | $436,450 | $364,650 | $71,800 |
| 2014 | $6,638 | $357,897 | $316,030 | $41,867 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 08/14/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/26/2025 07/26/25 | For Sale | $750,000 | 0.0% | $336 / Sq Ft |
| 07/07/2023 07/07/23 | Rented | $2,750 | +1.9% | -- |
| 06/30/2023 06/30/23 | For Rent | $2,700 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $388,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $15,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $129,150 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $131,900 | Unknown |
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 36932298
APN: 0660460360014
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