982 W 42nd St

1,948 Sq. Ft.
$2 / Sq. Ft.
1,948
Sq. Ft.
$2
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming Garden Oaks bungalow on a prime corner lot, offering unbeatable access to Houston’s top destinations. This 3-bed, 2-bath home includes a separate 1-bed/1-bath guest suite ideal for visitors or a private office. Bright interior with original hardwoods, updated kitchen with quartz counters, and a spacious primary suite with oversized shower and French doors to a covered porch. Private backyard with multiple outdoor living areas plus a two-car garage and ample parking. Minutes to Downtown,...Charming Garden Oaks bungalow on a prime corner lot, offering unbeatable access to Houston’s top destinations. This 3-bed, 2-bath home includes a separate 1-bed/1-bath guest suite ideal for visitors or a private office. Bright interior with original hardwoods, updated kitchen with quartz counters, and a spacious primary suite with oversized shower and French doors to a covered porch. Private backyard with multiple outdoor living areas plus a two-car garage and ample parking. Minutes to Downtown, The Heights, Galleria, Memorial Park, and major freeways, with walkable access to Wakefield dining and coffee. Home is unfurnished; pets case-by-case. Tenants cover utilities and lawn care.
  1. Listed by Jonathan Minerick • TREC #0799871 • homecoin.com
    P: (888)-400-2513 info@homecoin.com

Property Details for 982 West 42nd Street

Architectural Style
Detached
Subdivision Name
Garden Oaks
LISTING UPDATED: 05/04/2026 08:48 AM

Property Details for 982 West 42nd Street

StatusActive
MLS #42384323
Days on Market12
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date06/01/2026
Lease TermLease Length: Long Term
FurnishedUnfurnished
Property TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Detached
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,850 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

Listing Courtesy of homecoin.com, Jonathan Minerick, TREC #0799871
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Building Information for 982 West 42nd Street

Building/Complex982 W 42nd StFloor-Stories1Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsConditional,PetDepositYear Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,850 SF

Property Information for 982 West 42nd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: From 610 N Loop, exit Ella Blvd and head north. Turn right on W 43rd St, then right on Golf Drive. Continue 3 blocks to W 42nd Street. Property is located on the corner of W 42nd Street and Golf Drive.
  • MLS Area Major: 9
  • MLS Area Minor: Garden Oaks
  • Unparsed Address: 982 West 42nd Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 17 BLK 44 GARDEN OAKS SEC 4
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: 1948.0
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 8850.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: None
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 066-046-044-0017
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached, SingleFamilyResidence
  • Property Type: Single-Family, ResidentialLease
  • Public Survey Section: 4
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Quartz Counters, Ceiling Fans
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12x16
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 18x15
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Term: LongTerm
  • Pets Allowed: Conditional, PetDeposit
  • Pets Comments: PetDepositDescription:$500 non-refundable deposit per pet.

Property History for 982 West 42nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #42384323

$3,700
Jul 14, 2024

Sold

HARMLS #2894207

Jul 6, 2024

Pending

HARMLS #2894207

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #42384323

$3,700
07/14/2024

Sold

HARMLS #2894207

07/06/2024

Pending

HARMLS #2894207

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

Schools near 982 West 42nd Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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.

982 West 42nd Street is available for rent in Houston, TX 77018. This property was listed on April 30, 2026 by homecoin.com, it's currently listed at $3,700. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Garden Oaks Elementary School, Black Middle School and Waltrip High School. 982 West 42nd Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 1,948 sqft a property built in 1941.

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Listing Courtesy of homecoin.com, Jonathan Minerick, TREC #0799871

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