$420,000
747 42ND STREET
SARASOTA, FL, 34234
Calling All Artists, Visionaries, and Handymen
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 reimagine it entirely. 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 3,500 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.
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 reimagine it entirely. 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 3,500 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.
Property Details
Price:
$420,000
MLS #:
A4667598
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Address:
747 42ND STREET
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
INDIAN BEACH
Neighborhood:
34234sarasota
City:
SARASOTA
Listed Date:
Oct 8, 2025
State:
FL
Finished Sq Ft:
1,376
Total Sq Ft:
1,698
ZIP:
34234
Lot Size:
10,000 sqft / 0.23 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1935
Schools
Elementary School:
Emma E. Booker Elementary
Middle School:
Booker Middle
High School:
Booker High
Interior
Appliances
None
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air, Wall/ Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Carpet
Heating
Central, Natural Gas, Wall Units / Window Unit
Laundry Features
Laundry Room, Outside
Exterior
Architectural Style
Craftsman, Florida
Construction Materials
Cedar, Wood Frame
Exterior Features
Garden, Storage
Parking Features
Boat, Driveway, Oversized, Parking Pad, Split Garage, Tandem, Workshop in Garage
Roof
Metal
Financial
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$1,762
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