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Overview

3 bd1 ba868 sqft1 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1950
Lot11,492 sqft
Living area868 sqft
Price / sqft$467
Garage1 car

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About this home

Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenPrimary Bedroom Main FloorThermostatLightingRain GuttersConvection OvenDryer

839 42nd St is a 1950-built home in Phillips Joseph H, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, and 868 square feet of living space. Listed at $405,000 (about $467/sqft), 67 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

PRICE IMPROVEMENT ALERT! Unlock incredible potential in the heart of Sapphire Shores with this solid concrete block home situated on an expansive 0.26-acre lot. Zoned RMF2 (Multi-Family), this property offers rare versatility for investors or owner-occupants looking to build "sweat equity" in one of Sarasota’s most desirable coastal enclaves. The 3-bedroom layout features easy-care tile flooring throughout, a one-car garage, and a dedicated laundry room. With a proven rental history of $2,100/month, the home serves as a reliable income generator or a functional canvas for a custom renovation. The oversized lot provides ample space for expansion or creating a private outdoor retreat, all within Flood Zone X and free from HOA restrictions. The 868 Heated Sq Ft does not include the one car garage and the additional laundry room attached to it. Roof 2008 and A/C 2015. Live in it. Improve it. Rent it. Or bring your vision. Clean, ready to show and full of possibilities.

The essentials

Built
1950
Price / sqft
$467
On market
67 days
Annual tax
$4,965
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
11,492 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1950
1 car garage
Driveway
0.26 acres
Lot size
868 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$2,728/mo
Down payment (20%)
$81,000
Property taxes
$414/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1950
Lot
11,492 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Electric
Parking
Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Days on Market
67
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Thermostat
Lighting
Rain Gutters
Convection Oven
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Emma E. Booker Elementary
Middle
Booker Middle
High
Booker High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$4,965
Parcel #
2004070008

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Phillips Joseph H
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34234 - Sarasota
Lot Size
11,492 sqft

Price history

Date
Event
Price
10/2/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4702617
$405,000-3.5%
$467/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4702617
$419,900-4.4%
$484/sqft
8/6/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4702617
$439,000
$506/sqft

Neighborhood

839 42nd St
Sarasota, FL, 34234 · 34234 - Sarasota

Market insights

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List price: $405,000
$395,000 – $405,000
97.6% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
44 of the last 86 home closings in 34234 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 68 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 67 after a $34,000 cut.

Sample: 86 closed home sales in 34234 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,728/mo
Principal & interest$2,112
Property taxes$414
Insurance$203
Down payment20% · $81,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$405,000

$467 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 1 baths

Size

868 sq ft

Time on market

67 days

Year built

1950

Monthly payment

About $2,728/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $4,965 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byCOLDWELL BANKER REALTYListing agent: Edith RichmanListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4702617.

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