839 42ND STREET, SARASOTA, FL, 34234
Active46 days on marketListed Aug 14, 2026MLS #A4702617
About this home
839 42ND STREET
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 zoning, subject to applicable City requirements and buyer verification. The property includes a one-car garage and separate laundry room, along with public water and sewer, Flood Zone X and NO HOA. Roof 2008 and A/C 2015. Inside, you'll find a modest, comfortable and functional layout with easy-care tile flooring throughout. Step outside and you'll quickly understand why the lot is an important part of this property's story. The spacious yard offers room to enjoy the Florida lifestyle, garden, entertain or explore future possibilities. Considering investment potential? The property also has an established rental history of $2,100/month for over two years. Conveniently located near Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, The Ringling Museum, shopping, dining, cultural attractions and Sarasota's beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. Live in it. Improve it. Rent it. Or bring your vision. Clean, ready to show and full of possibilities.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
868
Sqft
0.26 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1950
Year built
One
Levels
$484
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$3,231 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,231/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+49.5%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$484 vs $360
Days on market
46 vs 57 typical
Where $484/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores — neighborhood snapshot
Population
3,193
Median age
51
Median income
$82,133
Median home value
$455,294
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
145
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
201 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 63% above the SARASOTA 34234 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 839 42ND STREET
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Feb ’26$460,000
1034 22ND STREET
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 870 sqft · $529/sqft · 29 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$335,000
2002 CENTRAL AVENUE
2 bd · 1 ba · 892 sqft · $376/sqft · 122 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$231,000
2105 LEON AVENUE
3 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · $275/sqft · 62 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Donna Layton
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 839 42ND STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 839 42ND STREET — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
839 42ND STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 839 42ND STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,231/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 839 42ND STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,965. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $419,900, this home is listed about 24% below the Sarasota median of $549,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 839 42ND STREET?+
Booker High School (high), Booker Middle School (middle), Emma E. Booker Elementary School (elementary) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Edith Richman. MLS #A4702617.
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