955 W 42nd St

Houston, TX 77018

$1,729,000
Price
4
Beds
4,029 Sq. Ft.
$429 / Sq. Ft.
4,029
Sq. Ft.
$429
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Harvard Homes presents a beautifully crafted new build on West 42nd that blends elevated design with everyday comfort. Sunlit living spaces feature designer light fixtures, tall ceilings, and wide plank engineered wood floors that ground the home in warmth and sophistication. The kitchen connects effortlessly to the dining room, great room, and covered verandah, creating the central gathering space Harvard is known for. A covered veranda, summer kitchen, and the professionally designed pool transform...Harvard Homes presents a beautifully crafted new build on West 42nd that blends elevated design with everyday comfort. Sunlit living spaces feature designer light fixtures, tall ceilings, and wide plank engineered wood floors that ground the home in warmth and sophistication. The kitchen connects effortlessly to the dining room, great room, and covered verandah, creating the central gathering space Harvard is known for. A covered veranda, summer kitchen, and the professionally designed pool transform the backyard into a private retreat perfect for year-round enjoyment. Upstairs, the serene primary suite includes dual closets, a spa-inspired bath, and access to a covered balcony overlooking the pool. Three secondary bedrooms, a game room, and a private home gym offer thoughtful flexibility for work, play, and guests. With curated finishes, custom millwork, and Harvard signature craftsmanship throughout, this home delivers refined living in Garden Oaks.
  1. Listed by Michael Silva • TREC #0593742 • Brokerage DRE #9008399 • Happen Houston
    P: (713)-391-8284 C: (713)-391-8284 michael@happenhouston.com

Property Details for 955 West 42nd Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Garden Oaks
LISTING UPDATED: 02/07/2026 04:04 AM

Property Details for 955 West 42nd Street

StatusActive
MLS #26581215
Days on Market13
Taxes$9,241 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built2026
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,371 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Happen Houston, Michael Silva, TREC #0593742
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Building Information for 955 West 42nd Street

Stories2Year Built2026Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,371 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,197 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,427

Property Taxes

$770

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 955 West 42nd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From 610 North Loop, exit Ella Blvd and head north. Turn right (east) onto W 42nd Street. The property will be on your right, just past the intersection with Bevis Street.
  • Map Coordinate: 452L
  • MLS Area Major: 9
  • MLS Area Minor: Garden Oaks
  • Unparsed Address: 955 W 42nd Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,241
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 31 BLK 43 GARDEN OAKS SEC 4
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: GARDEN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: BLACK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 4029.0
  • Living Area Source: Builder
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park
  • Lot Size Acres: 7371.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: None
  • New Construction YN: Yes
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Parcel Number: 066-046-043-0031
  • Property Condition: Under Construction
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 04
  • Year Built Source: Builder
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Radiant Attic Barrier, Doors, Exposure Shade, Hvac, Insulation, Other, Thermostat, Windows
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Community Pool
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cement Siding
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: InGround
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Pool Area: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Prewired, Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Butlers Pantry, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Marble Counters, Pots And Pan Drawers, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Self Closing Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk In Pantry, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Game Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Pantry, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: No
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 8x7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 20x13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: GameRoom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 18x13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 22x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13x16
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 15
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Description Information
Building Details
  • Builder Name: Harvard Homes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 955 West 42nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #26581215

$1,729,000—
Feb 6, 2026

Terminated

HARMLS #10013973

$1,729,000—
Jan 23, 2026

Terminated

HARMLS #55811415

$1,725,000—
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10013973

$1,729,000—
Jan 15, 2026

Terminated

HARMLS #69944675

$1,700,000—
Jan 15, 2026

Price Change

HARMLS #55811415

$1,725,000—
Jan 8, 2026

Terminated

HARMLS #63931588

$1,700,000—
Jan 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #69944675

$1,700,000—
Dec 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #63931588

$1,700,000—
Apr 22, 2016

Sold

HARMLS #68367492

—
Apr 11, 2016

Option Pending

HARMLS #68367492

—
Mar 21, 2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #68367492

$325,000—
Jun 1, 2006

Sold

HARMLS #7435318

—
May 3, 2006

Option Pending

HARMLS #7435318

—
May 1, 2006

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #7435318

$180,000—
Mar 5, 1999

Sold

HARMLS #193434

—
Mar 5, 1999

Option Pending

HARMLS #193434

—
Feb 4, 1999

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #193434

$114,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #26581215

$1,729,000
02/06/2026

Terminated

HARMLS #10013973

$1,729,000
01/23/2026

Terminated

HARMLS #55811415

$1,725,000
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10013973

$1,729,000
01/15/2026

Terminated

HARMLS #69944675

$1,700,000
01/15/2026

Price Change

HARMLS #55811415

$1,725,000
01/08/2026

Terminated

HARMLS #63931588

$1,700,000
01/08/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #69944675

$1,700,000
12/04/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #63931588

$1,700,000
04/22/2016

Sold

HARMLS #68367492

—
04/11/2016

Option Pending

HARMLS #68367492

—
03/21/2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #68367492

$325,000
06/01/2006

Sold

HARMLS #7435318

—
05/03/2006

Option Pending

HARMLS #7435318

—
05/01/2006

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #7435318

$180,000
03/05/1999

Sold

HARMLS #193434

—
03/05/1999

Option Pending

HARMLS #193434

—
02/04/1999

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #193434

$114,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 955 West 42nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$441,660Additions-Total$441,660
Tax Record2024$8,077 ($673 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,081 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,081 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,362 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1940CountyHARRISAPN0660460430031

Schools near 955 West 42nd Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Garden Oaks Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Black Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Waltrip High School
Public - 9 to 12
Harper Daep
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Garden Oaks Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Black Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waltrip High School
Public9 to 12

Harper Daep
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 955 West 42nd Street, Houston, TX 77018

955 West 42nd Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77018. This property was listed for sale on February 6, 2026 by Happen Houston, it's currently listed at $1,729,000. It has been on the market for a total of 13 days and was last sold on April 22, 2016. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Garden Oaks Elementary School, Black Middle School and Waltrip High School. 955 West 42nd Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 4,029 sqft single family home built in 2026.

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