
982 W 42nd St, Houston, TX 77018
What This House Offers
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. MLS ID 42384323
Unit
- $3,700 / month
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1948 sq. ft.
- Available Jun 1
982 W 42nd St is a single-family home for rent in Houston, TX
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1941
- Single Family Detached Home
Interior Spaces
- Ceiling Fan
- 1948 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Electric Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Garage Apartment
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Additional Parking
- Garage Door Opener
Eco-Friendly Details
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Lot Details
- 8850 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
- South Facing Home
- Back Yard Fenced
- Sprinkler System
Schools
- Garden Oaks Elementary School
- Black Middle School
- Waltrip High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Public Water Source
- Public Sewer
- No Utilities
Listing and Financial Details
- Property Available on 2026-06-01
- Long Term Lease
Community Details
Overview
- Garden Oaks Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
- Pet Deposit Required
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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Black Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Garden Oaks Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
Grades PK-8
Private
Waltrip High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Lutheran High North
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Univ. of Houston, Downtown
Drive: 13 min (6.7 mi)
University of St Thomas
Drive: 16 min (8.2 mi)
The Art Institute of Houston
Drive: 14 min (8.8 mi)
Houston Community College
Drive: 17 min (10.1 mi)
Discover Oak Forest-Garden Oaks, Houston, TX
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 982 W 42nd St proximity to Ella Marketplace, 1201 W 43rd St, and Oak Forest Shopping Center. Ella Marketplace is 0.6 miles away, and 1201 W 43rd St is within a 10 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 982 W 42nd St has limited public transit, including 6 transit stops within 6.8 miles. Transit options include Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb and Melbourne North Lindale Sb.
Airports
Living in Oak Forest-Garden Oaks provides easy access to George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located just 26 minutes from 982 W 42nd St. Another nearby airport is William P Hobby, located 20.2 miles away.
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