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General Description

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Welcoming light and bright remodeled ranch style Garden Oaks home with an oversize fully fenced backyard oasis and a well maintained and cared for inviting pool. Primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. Two of the bedrooms and livingroom overlook the beautiful and private backyard and pool. Updated kitchen, includes stainless steel appliances. Two bedrooms share an updated bathroom. Lush and fully sprinkled landscaping with private vegetable/herb gardens, and mosquito repellent system. Generous size detached garage with workshop/storage. Property has never been flooded. 2002 (roof, electrical, HVAC, insulation, Gas lines), 2012 (Pool re-plaster), 2021 (Pool pump, 110 feet fence (East), dishwasher, Carpet/padding). Refrigerator, washer and dryer are included. The custom made Katchakid pool net, with leaf guard cover are included. This well maintained and cared for house is waiting for you to call it your home. Interactive 3D tour link under video link!

MLS#:

2284362 (HAR)

Sold Price Range:

$552,001 - $627,000

Listing Status:

Sold

Address:

717 W 42nd Street

City:

Houston

State:

Zip Code:

77018

County:

Harris County

Subdivision:

Garden Oaks Sec 02 (View subdivision price trend)

Legal Description:

LT 28 BLK 28 GARDEN OAKS SEC 2

Property Type:

Single-Family

Bedrooms:

3 Bedroom(s)

Baths:

2 Full Bath(s)

Garage(s):

2 / Detached

Stories:

Style:

Ranch

Year Built:

1940 / Appraisal District

Building Sqft.:

1,887 /Seller

Lot Size:

14,790 Sqft. /Appraisal District

Key Map©:

452L

Market Area:

Garden Oaks

Rooms/Lot Dimensions

Living:

17.8x14.9, 1st

Family Room:

16x15, 1st

Dining:

11.6x10.2, 1st

Kitchen:

20x10.5, 1st

Primary Bedroom:

17x15.5, 1st

Bedroom:

14.6x9.4, 1st

Bedroom:

11.2x9.3, 1st

Primary Bath:

12x11.2, 1st

Bath:

7.3x6.1, 1st

Home Office/Study:

5.4x5, 1st

Utility Room Desc:

4.8x3, 1st

Interior Features

Floors:

Carpet, Tile, Wood

Countertop:

Granite

Kitchen Description:

Breakfast Bar, Kitchen open to Family Room, Reverse Osmosis, Under Cabinet Lighting

Bedroom Description:

All Bedrooms Down, En-Suite Bath, Walk-In Closet

Room Description:

1 Living Area, Family Room, Formal Dining, Home Office/Study, Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in House

Bathroom Description:

Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Primary Bath: Soaking Tub, Secondary Bath(s): Shower Only

Heating:

Central Gas

Cooling:

Central Electric

Connections:

Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections

Microwave:

Oven:

Freestanding Oven, Gas Oven

Range:

Freestanding Range, Gas Range

Dishwasher:

Yes

Ice Maker:

Compactor:

Disposal:

Yes

Energy Feature:

Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, Energy Star/CFL/LED Lights, Insulated Doors, Insulated/Low-E windows

Interior:

Alarm System - Owned, Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover, Dryer Included, Fire/Smoke Alarm, Prewired for Alarm System, Refrigerator Included, Washer Included, Wired for Sound

Exterior Features

Roof:

Composition

Foundation:

Slab

Private Pool:

Yes

Private Pool Desc:

Gunite, In Ground

Exterior Type:

Wood

Lot Description:

Subdivision Lot

Garage Carport:

Additional Parking, Auto Driveway Gate, Auto Garage Door Opener, Boat Parking, RV Parking, Single-Wide Driveway, Workshop

Controlled Access:

Automatic Gate, Driveway Gate

Water Sewer:

Public Sewer, Public Water

Front Door Face:

East

Unit Location:

Subdivision Lot

Area Pool:

Exterior:

Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Mosquito Control System, Patio/Deck, Private Driveway, Side Yard, Sprinkler System, Storage Shed, Workshop

Additional Information

HOA Mandatory:

Dwelling Type:

Free Standing

List Type:

Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Buyer Agent Compensation*:

Sub Agent Compensation*:

*Disclaimer: Listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.

Financial Information

Financing Considered:

Cash Sale, Conventional, VA

Other Fees:

Yes / .75% of 1% of sales price or HCAD val.

Ownership:

Full Ownership

Maintenance Fee:

Taxes w/o Exemp:

$12, 975/2020

Tax Rate:

2.3994

Selling Agent and Brokerage

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Selling Agent and Broker information is not available.

Property Tax

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Cost/sqft based on Market Value

Tax Year	Cost/sqft	Market Value	Change	Tax Assessment	Change
2023	$397.87	$750,772	12.57%	$750,772	36.13%
2022	$353.45	$666,953	33.03%	$551,503	10.00%
2021	$265.70	$501,367	-7.28%	$501,367	-7.28%
2020	$286.56	$540,745	8.15%	$540,745	8.15%
2019	$264.97	$500,000	-0.23%	$500,000	2.82%
2018	$265.58	$501,146	13.37%	$486,264	10.00%
2017	$234.27	$442,059	0.00%	$442,059	0.00%
2016	$234.27	$442,059	0.00%	$442,059	0.00%
2015	$234.27	$442,059	6.02%	$442,059	9.81%
2014	$220.97	$416,972	13.94%	$402,550	10.00%
2013	$193.93	$365,955	10.00%	$365,955	10.00%
2012	$176.30	$332,687		$332,687

2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value

Market Land Value:	$535,800
Market Improvement Value:	$214,972
Total Market Value:	$750,772

harris County Appraisal District

2023 Tax Rates

HOUSTON ISD:	1.0372 %
HARRIS COUNTY:	0.3437 %
HC FLOOD CONTROL DIST:	0.0306 %
PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY:	0.0080 %
HC HOSPITAL DIST:	0.1483 %
HC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:	0.0049 %
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE:	0.0956 %
HOUSTON CITY OF:	0.5336 %
Total Tax Rate:	2.2019 %

Estimated Mortgage/Tax

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$3,814 Monthly

Estimated Monthly Principal & Interest (Based on the calculation below)	$ 2,437
Estimated Monthly Property Tax (Based on Tax Assessment 2023)	$ 1,3781,378
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Subdivision Facts

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2023 Subdivision Facts

Subdivision Name:

Garden Oaks (Harris)

County / Zip Code:

77018

Single Family Properties:

1,415

Average Bedrooms:

3.23

Average Baths:

2.67

Median Square Ft.:

2,090

Median Lot Square Ft.:

11,865

Median Year Built:

1946

Median Appraised Value:

$628,031

Neighborhood Value Range:

$436 - $1195 K

Median Price / Square ft.:

$338.66

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Schools

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