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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.
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.
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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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