Zone X - Not in a Flood Zone - 839 42ND ST, SARASOTA
Deep driveway and one car garage attached - 839 42ND ST, SARASOTA
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Sapphire Shores Indian Beach neighborhood - 839 42ND ST, SARASOTA
0.26 Acres / 11,492 sf lot - Zone RMF2 Residential/Multifamily - 839 42ND ST, SARASOTA
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Front - 839 42ND ST, SARASOTA
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Laundry room attached - 839 42ND ST, SARASOTA
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Block home - 839 42ND ST, SARASOTA
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one car garage - 839 42ND ST, SARASOTA
0.26 acres - Large lot - 839 42ND ST, SARASOTA
2 miles walk to Sunset spots - 839 42ND ST, SARASOTA
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Desirable Neighborhood - 839 42ND ST, SARASOTA
Sun Circle Park - Sunsets - 839 42ND ST, SARASOTA
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$405,000

839 42ND ST
SARASOTA, FL 34234
Listed by Edith Richman · COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
868 sqft
Year built
1950

About this home

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.

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRA4702617
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
PHILLIPS JOSEPH H
Status
Active
Days on market
49
On market date
August 14, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.26 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
BAY HAVEN SCHOOL OF BASICS PLUS
0.65 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
587
Student:teacher ratio
14.7:1
District
SARASOTA
Middle
BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
1.89 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
911
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
SARASOTA
High
BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL
0.91 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,296
Student:teacher ratio
18.3:1
District
SARASOTA

Walkability

Blended score for SARASOTA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

42
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in SARASOTA, from live MLS data.

On the market 49 days -- 121 fewer days than SARASOTA's current average of 170 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,668 active listings in SARASOTA right now is $360,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,589/mo
$81,000 down
$324,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,101
Property tax (est.)$338
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 21 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.