What neighborhood is the property located in?

737 W 42nd St Houston, TX 77018 is in Oak Forest-Garden Oaks in the city of Houston. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.8 mile of the property. Five parks are within 8.1 miles, including Woodland Park, Buffalo Bayou Park, and Memorial Park and Golf Course.

Houses Texas Harris County Houston Oak Forest-Garden Oaks 737 W 42nd St

$2,950 / Month

737 W 42nd St

Houston, TX 77018

Today

281-236-8033

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

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Available

Not Available

Highlights

Deck
Wooded Lot
Wood Flooring
Screened Porch
Home Office
Breakfast Room

737 W 42nd St

About This Home

12 Month Lease , Not Available

* 1.5 story 3 Bedroom with flexible room ideal for home office, study, or den. 2 updated baths. Very comfortable kitchen. Rental includes all appliances- refrigerator with icemaker, washer, dryer, and lawn service. Alarm included also. Huge rooms. Wonderful rear screened porch overlooks large forested backyard. Hardwoods. Upper tree top bedrooms. Owner will consider pets on a per case basis under 50lbs preference / no more than 2 pets preferred.. Great location in high demand Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet school zone !

737 W 42nd St is a house located in Harris County and the 77018 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1950

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring Screened Porch Home Office Breakfast Room Living Room Dining Room Ceiling Fan Utility Room 2,338 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property Window Treatments

Kitchen

Oven Free-Standing Range Dishwasher Laminate Countertops

Laundry

Stacked Washer and Dryer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 2/7/21 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

0.37 Acre Lot Wooded Lot Fenced Yard North Facing Home

Outdoor Features

Deck Patio

Parking

1 Car Detached Garage

Schools

Garden Oaks Elementary School Black Middle School Waltrip High School

Utilities

Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Gas Cable TV Available No Utilities

Community Details

Overview

Garden Oaks Subdivision

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed Pet Deposit Required

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Parking
Garage

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Details

Lease Options

12 Months

Contact

Listed by Terry Jeanes | Led Well Realty
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Smoke Free

Cable Ready

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Neighborhood

Grab a local craft draft at Karbach Brewing Co. and enjoy the trendy, welcoming atmosphere that comes with the Oak Forest-Garden Oaks neighborhood. A bustling residential area outside of Houston, Texas, Oak Forest-Garden Oaks boasts affordable apartments, houses, condos, and even townhomes for rent that are safe and family-friendly.

Various schools, both public and private, reside around town, and there’s plenty of space to enjoy the great outdoors. Between Watonga Parkway Park and Jester Park, residents enjoy a sprawling grassy strip of community space with lush lawns, the extensive White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail, numerous athletic fields, a public swimming pool, and even a dog park! Your pooch will be happy to explore this space with his potential furry neighbors.

Have a family or friends game night at Speedy’s Fast Track, an adventure center known for its go-karts, arcade games, and mini golf.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. of Houston, Downtown	Drive:	12 min	6.0 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	15 min	7.2 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	16 min	9.4 mi
The Art Institute of Houston	Drive:	15 min	9.6 mi

737 W 42nd St is within 12 minutes or 6.0 miles from Univ. of Houston, Downtown. It is also near University of St Thomas and Houston Community College.

Schools

Garden Oaks Elementary School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

798 Students

Attendance Zone

Black Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

1,329 Students

Attendance Zone

Waltrip High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,597 Students

Attendance Zone

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

412 Students

Nearby

Lutheran High North

Private High School

Grades 9-12

115 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Northline Transit Center / Hcc, located 2.8 miles from 737 W 42nd St. 737 W 42nd St is near George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 18.0 miles or 24 minutes away, and William P Hobby, located 19.5 miles or 33 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Northline Transit Center / Hcc	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Melbourne / North Lindale	Drive:	6 min	3.4 mi
Lindale Park	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi
Cavalcade	Drive:	8 min	4.4 mi
Moody Park	Drive:	9 min	5.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	12 min	6.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	24 min	18.0 mi
William P Hobby	Drive:	33 min	19.5 mi

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 737 W 42nd St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Star Market	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Garden Oaks Shopping Center	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Block 14 Shopping Center	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi

737 W 42nd St has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Woodland Park	Drive:	9 min	4.8 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	14 min	6.1 mi
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center	Drive:	10 min	6.5 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course	Drive:	13 min	7.8 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	14 min	8.1 mi

737 W 42nd St has 5 parks within 8.1 miles, including Woodland Park, Buffalo Bayou Park, and Memorial Park and Golf Course.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Doctors Hospital Tidwell	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
The Heights Hospital	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi

737 W 42nd St has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is Doctors Hospital Tidwell which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	46 min	33.0 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	75 min	58.5 mi

737 W 42nd St is 33.0 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.