Calling All Artists, Visionaries, and Builders! Discover one of Sarasota’s most distinctive neighborhoods, Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores, a community rich with art, culture, and history. Picture tree-lined streets, character-filled homes, and being just moments from the shimmering Sarasota Bay. This original 1930s cedar shake cottage is ready for someone with creativity and vision to restore its charm or tear down for a new future. The home features two bedrooms, two baths, a spacious living area, and a dedicated dining room filled with vintage appeal and potential. A rare highlight is the massive detached four-car garage, along with a covered brick-paved area that would be perfect for an artist’s studio, workshop, additional parking, or an incredible outdoor entertaining space. Set on a lush 10,000+ square foot lot, the property offers endless possibilities. If new construction is your dream, you could build a home up to 7,000 square feet on this beautiful piece of land. Adding to its charm, this neighborhood is home to colorful wild peacocks, a unique way to start and end your day. Enjoy being minutes from the Ringling Museum, SRQ Airport, and Downtown Sarasota, as well as close proximity to Lido Key Beach, St. Armands Circle, and Siesta Key. Whether you’re an artist seeking inspiration, an investor looking for a project, or a buyer ready to build a dream home in one of Sarasota’s most coveted neighborhoods, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Sold for $350,000
$350,000
747 42nd St, Sarasota, FL 34234
2beds
1,376sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
10,000 Square Feet Lot
$345,800 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$2,972 Estimated rent
Home value
$345,800
$315,000 - $380,000
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Two bedroomsTwo bathsTree-lined streetsCharacter-filled homesMassive detached four-car garage
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Listed by:
Chandler South 941-303-9575,
FLORIDA LIFE TEAM LLC 941-303-9575
Bought with:
David Leventhal, 0707641
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Wendy Leventhal, 0653978
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4667598
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dual Closets
- Level: First
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x16
Bedroom 2
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4x9
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x5
Dinette
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x13
Dining room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x16
Kitchen
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Living room
- Features: Coat Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x15
Workshop
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas, Wall Units / Window Unit
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Outside
Features
- Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,698
- Total interior livable area: 1,376 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Boat, Driveway, Oversized, Parking Pad, Split Garage, Tandem, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Storage
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10,000 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 2004110063
- Zoning: RSF3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Florida
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawlspace, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $421,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,762
- Date on market: 10/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 89 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Sold | $350,000-12.5%$254/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Pending sale | $399,999$291/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4667598 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2025 | Price change | $399,999-4.8%$291/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4667598 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $420,000+33.3%$305/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4667598 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2006 | Sold | $315,000+40%$229/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2003 | Sold | $225,000+117.4%$164/sqft |
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| 6/1/2000 | Sold | $103,500$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,868 +6% | $144,621 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $1,762 +4.7% | $140,545 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,684 +5.2% | $136,451 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,601 +1.4% | $132,477 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,579 -0.6% | $128,618 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,588 +3.3% | $126,842 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,538 | $123,990 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,538 +2.2% | $121,678 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,505 -3.3% | $119,175 -28.7% |
| 2016 | $1,557 | $167,100 +11% |
| 2015 | $1,557 +0.4% | $150,500 +32.8% |
| 2014 | $1,550 +0.6% | $113,294 |
| 2013 | $1,541 +4% | $113,294 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1,482 +0.4% | $111,400 -0.7% |
| 2011 | $1,476 +0.4% | $112,158 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $1,469 -41.1% | $110,500 -18.2% |
| 2009 | $2,493 | $135,100 -25.5% |
| 2008 | $2,493 -26.4% | $181,400 -18.7% |
| 2007 | $3,389 | $223,100 +32.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $168,153 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $163,255 +3% |
| 2004 | $2,609 +42.9% | $158,500 +42.5% |
| 2003 | $1,826 -0.5% | $111,206 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,835 -6.4% | $108,600 +13.1% |
| 2001 | $1,961 +9.5% | $96,000 +11% |
| 2000 | $1,790 | $86,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Emma E. Booker Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Booker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 3/10Booker High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Emma E. Booker Elementary
- Middle: Booker Middle
- High: Booker High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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