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$419,900~~$439,000~~

839 42ND STSARASOTA, FL 34234PHILLIPS JOSEPH H · Single Family Residence

3Beds

1Baths

868Sq ft

0.26 acLot

1-carGarage

1950Built

About this home

NEW PRICE, NEW OPPORTUNITY! Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for a creative way to enter the Sarasota market, searching for a seasonal home, investment property or a property with future potential, this property offers possibilities worth exploring. Located in the Sapphire Shores area, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath concrete block home sits on an impressive 0.2638-acre / 11,492 sq. ft. lot with RMF2 Residential Multi-Family zoning—an important feature for investors, homeowners and buyers thinking beyond the traditional single-family home. Explore the possibilities of the property and zonin…

Description as provided by the listing brokerage.

Highlights

Lighting
Rain Gutters
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Thermostat
Shingle
Ceramic Tile

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The details

StatusActive

MLS #MFRA4702617

Property typeSingle Family Residence

Year built1950

Lot size0.26 ac

Living area868 sq ft

Price per sq ft$484

CDDNo

Taxes$4,965 (2025)

Garage1-car

StoriesOne

Days on market40

CountySarasota

Flood zoneX (verify)

ListedAug 5, 2026

Features & property details

Interior

Full baths1

Half baths0

Rooms7

FlooringCeramic Tile

AppliancesConvection Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior featuresCeiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat

LaundryOutside

FireplaceNo

CoolingCentral Air

HeatingElectric

In-law suite0

Exterior & lot

Exterior featuresLighting, Rain Gutters

Patio & porchNone

Other structuresGazebo

FacesSouth

Road surfaceAsphalt, Concrete

Construction

StyleContemporary

ConstructionBlock, Cement Siding

FoundationSlab

RoofShingle

Living area sourcePublic Records

Building area (sq ft)1,154

Parking

GarageYes

Attached garageYes

CarportNo

Parking featuresDriveway, Garage Door Opener

Pool & water

Waterfront feet0

Dock0

Community & HOA

Total monthly fees$0

Total annual fees$0

55+ communityNo

Minimum lease1 Week

Lease restrictions1

Lease notesProperty 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.

SW communityPhillips Joseph H Sub

Utilities & efficiency

UtilitiesElectricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Public

SewerPublic Sewer

Water sourcePublic

Financial & terms

CDD0

Tax year2,025

Homestead0

Listing termsCash, Conventional

OwnershipFee Simple

Special conditionsNone

ZoningRMF2

OccupantVacant

MLS area34234 - Sarasota

Where it sits

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Approximate location shown. Exact address available on request per listing brokerage.

Schools

ElementaryEmma E. Booker ElementarySarasota County

MiddleBooker MiddleSarasota County

HighBooker HighSarasota County

School assignments change; verify with the district before relying on them.

Where you'd be

PHILLIPS JOSEPH H, Florida

SARASOTA · Sarasota County

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