$405,000
839 42nd StreetSarasota, FL 34234
Listing updated: October 2, 2026 at 9:41 AM ET
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · Edith Richman · MLS #A4702617 · Active · 941-366-8070Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage space
Flood zone
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.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history49 days on market
- Status: ActiveAug 14, 2026
- Listed$439,000Aug 14, 2026
- Price reduced$405,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 49
- Subdivision
- Phillips Joseph H
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1950
- Living area
- 868 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $467
- Building area
- 1,154 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 11,492 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- X (12115C0131G)
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $4,965 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2004070008
- Zoning
- RMF2
- MLS #
- A4702617
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
- Laundry
- Outside
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- None
- Total annual fees
- None
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Week
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Property is zoned single family residential and is within the CITY boundary of Sarasota. It therefore has a 1 week minimum lease period.Please see: 34.5-1(c) https://library.municode.com/fl/sarasota/codes/code_of_ordinances.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Construction materials
- Block, Cement Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Concrete
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Public
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | First | 15x15 |
| Bathroom 2 | First | 15x12 |
| Bathroom 3 | First | 12x10 |
| Living Room | First | 15x15 |
| Kitchen | First | 10x8 |
| Dinette | First | 10x10 |
| Laundry | First | 8x10 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-08-06
- On market date
- 2026-08-14
- Original list price
- $439,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34234 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-08-14
- Tax legal description
- THE WEST 80 FT OF THE FOLLOWING TRACT BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF OLD 48TH ST 25 FT NORTH AND 240 FT EAST OF SW CORNER OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TH 396.3 FT EAST ALG THE NORTH
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Travel north or south on N Tamiami Trail/US-41. Turn onto 42nd Street. Continue east to 839 42nd Street for 100 feet. First house on the right side of 42nd st.
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