New construction

$1,799,000

955 W 42nd St, Houston, TX 77018

4beds

4,029sqft

$12,390/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2026

7,370 Square Feet Lot

$1,761,600 Zestimate^®

$447/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Summer kitchenPrivate home gymSunlit living spacesCovered verandaTall ceilingsGame roomDual closets

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.

29 days

75

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Family Room, Utility Room

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 234
Dimensions: 18x13

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 169
Dimensions: 13x13

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 169
Dimensions: 13x13

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 169
Dimensions: 13x13

Other

Level: Second
Area: 56
Dimensions: 8x7

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 208
Dimensions: 13x16

Other

Level: Second
Area: 154
Dimensions: 14x11

Game room

Level: Second
Area: 260
Dimensions: 20x13

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 286
Dimensions: 22x13

Living room

Level: First
Area: 315
Dimensions: 21 x 15

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Double Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, Prewired for Alarm System, Wet Bar, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Tile
Doors: Insulated Doors
Windows: Insulated/Low-E windows
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,029
Total interior livable area: 4,029 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Oversized, Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck, Porch
Exterior features: Back Green Space, Balcony, Sprinkler System
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: In Ground
Fencing: Back Yard,Full

Lot

Size: 7,370 Square Feet
Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Details

Parcel number: 0660460430031

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Batts Insulation, Blown-In Insulation, Brick, Cement Siding
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: Yes
Year built: 2026

Details

Builder name: Harvard Homes

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Thermostat, HVAC, HVAC>13 SEER, Exposure/Shade, Other Energy Features

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Prewired for Alarm System
Subdivision: Garden Oaks

Location

Region: Houston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $447/sqft
Tax assessed value: $441,660
Annual tax amount: $9,241
Date on market: 7/27/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Ownership: Full Ownership

Estimated market value

$1,761,600

$1.67M - $1.85M

$6,866/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/4/2026	Price change	$1,799,000+2.3%$447/sqft
Source: HAR #92525283 Report a problem
4/14/2026	Price change	$1,759,000+1.7%$437/sqft
Source: HAR #33171725 Report a problem
1/23/2026	Price change	$1,729,000+0.2%$429/sqft
Source: HAR #10013973 Report a problem
1/15/2026	Price change	$1,725,000+1.5%$428/sqft
Source: HAR #55811415 Report a problem
12/4/2025	Listed for sale	$1,700,000+423.1%$422/sqft
Source: HAR #63931588 Report a problem
4/27/2016	Listing removed	$325,000$81/sqft
Source: Bernstein Realty, Inc. #68367492 Report a problem
4/14/2016	Pending sale	$325,000$81/sqft
Source: Bernstein Realty, Inc. #68367492 Report a problem
3/22/2016	Listed for sale	$325,000$81/sqft
Source: Bernstein Realty, Inc. #68367492 Report a problem
5/18/2014	Listing removed	$1,850
Source: Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan #3039643 Report a problem
5/7/2014	Listed for rent	$1,850
Source: Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan #3039643 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$9,386 +16.2%	$441,660 +8%
2024	$8,077 +3.7%	$408,904 +5.8%
2023	$7,789 -8.5%	$386,600
2022	$8,513	$386,600 +8.3%
2021	--	$356,861 +14.3%
2020	$7,492 -0.9%	$312,254
2019	$7,561 -4.1%	$312,254
2018	$7,889	$312,254
2017	$7,889 -7.7%	$312,254 -7.7%
2016	$8,551 +32%	$338,157 +18%
2015	$6,478	$286,665 +13.8%
2014	$6,478	$252,000 +22.9%
2013	--	$205,000 +10.4%
2012	--	$185,637
2011	--	$185,637 -2.3%
2010	--	$190,000 -11.9%
2009	--	$215,640 +11.9%
2008	--	$192,773 +5.2%
2007	--	$183,290 +5.5%
2006	--	$173,737 +6.8%
2005	--	$162,645 +9.8%
2004	--	$148,100
2003	--	$148,100 +12.5%
2002	--	$131,600 +12.3%
2001	--	$117,200 +16.2%
2000	--	$100,900