7538 42nd Ct E, Sarasota, FL 34243
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OFF MARKET

$321,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Nov 13, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,296 sqft

7538 42nd Ct E, Sarasota, FL 34243

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,296 sqft
$248/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 7538 42nd Ct E.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:New exterior paintPlush new carpetingVaulted ceilingsSplit floor planPrivate fully fenced backyardInterior laundry room
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring a desirable split floor plan and a spacious 2-car garage. Freshly updated with new exterior paint, brand-new A/C system, and plush new carpeting, this home is ready for you to move in and enjoy.

Step into the bright and open living space with vaulted ceilings, creating a warm and airy atmosphere. The interior laundry room adds convenience, while the cozy, covered and screened lanai offers the perfect spot to relax and unwind, overlooking a private, fully fenced backyard.

Ideally located close to shopping, dining, schools, and major highways everything you need is just minutes away. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, retiree, or savvy investor, this home is a perfect fit.

Don't miss out on this hidden gem schedule your showing today!

No parties, no smoking
7538 42nd Ct E, Sarasota, FL 34243 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,296 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $172,500 on Feb 4, 2004 (6,535% above the $2,600 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $2,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 9, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $321,900, with a rent estimate of $2,387/month.

Home Details for 7538 42nd Ct E

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Wall UnitHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 7538 42nd Ct E

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4205 PLACID DRIVE, Sarasota, FL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$340,000
01/12/26
3
2
1,311 sqft
4010 75th Ter E, Sarasota, FL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$317,100
09/30/26
3
2
1,387 sqft
4306 74th Ter E, Sarasota, FL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$350,000
08/10/26
3
2
1,378 sqft
7810 GENEVA LANE #61, Sarasota, FL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$268,000
07/07/26
3
2
1,195 sqft
7824 Ontario Street Cir, Sarasota, FL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$260,000
05/13/26
3
2
1,173 sqft
4413 74TH AVENUE E, Sarasota, FL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$340,000
09/24/26
3
2
1,469 sqft
3715 75TH DRIVE E, Sarasota, FL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$300,000
05/15/26
3
2
1,305 sqft
7517 38TH STREET CIRCLE E, Sarasota, FL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$396,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,316 sqft
7817 GENEVA LANE, Sarasota, FL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$315,000
04/30/26
2
2
1,195 sqft
7807 38TH COURT E, Sarasota, FL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$349,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,408 sqft

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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 9, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,600
Jul 2, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,600
Dec 6, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$219,900
Oct 26, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$219,900
Price decreased by 1%
Oct 19, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$222,900
Price decreased by 1%

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What Locals Say about Sarasota

At least 1323 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say it's quiet

  • 69 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say kids play outside

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 33 % Say there are community events

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    "We have made good friends here who are always there if we need them and vica versa"
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    "People walk their dogs here every day. It’s a dead end street so no worries about traffic"
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  • Stella
    "It’s a quite area I felt safe taking my walks around the area with my dog Neighbors helped me with a plumbing issue at 9 pm. Everyone was so friendly!"
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  • Sdxnnxw7cz
    "Perfect downtown location and a beautiful building. Neighbors are friendly and welcoming. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Absolutely wonderful, clean and secure community. Veterans, retired police officers and just very nice people. My daughter and her husband whom are retired veterans just moved here. I think they are going to really like it. "
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    "Some of the top rated schools in Florida. Great sports and very cultural"
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  • Bruce Klein
    "Quiet streets, Philippe creek, close to beaches and downtown It’s a nice neighborhood to live in. Neighborhoods mostly keep to themselves but are mostly friendly when you run into them on the street walking your dog or just taking a walk. There’s a nice park close by with a dog park. "
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    "Palmer Ranch has many loving lovely communities including condos, apartments and single home developments. the single home developments have many amenities for adults and children. some of them including playgrounds, dog parks, pools and other amenities"
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  • Hamilton
    "I am visiting for a couple of weeks and so far Sarasota seem very safe for me. I am staying outside downtown. About 20 minutes outside downtown Sarasota and I feel very safe outside here. I am yet to experience downtown at night."
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  • Janice Lowrance
    "Lots of dog lovers and dog owners walk their dogs multiple times a day. Lots of retirees walking mostly small dogs as there are size restrictions."
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  • John Hermansen
    "We have great schools in the area. Siesta Key is a safe place with kind neighbors. We are a popular spot and do get slowed down during tourist season, but it’s a small price to pay for living in paradise. "
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  • Karenhudgeons
    "Near Payne Park, the Legacy Trail, good schools, Bayfront, downtown. Publix is right across the street."
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  • Zoe Folts
    "Dogs are welcome in most but not all businesses. People are very dog friendly here. You see people walking their dogs all the time"
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  • Irene Melendez-rodriguez
    "I love Sarasota. I been living here for 12 years now and it is a beautiful place to live and raise kids. Close to the beach and beautiful areas to visit. "
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  • Davidtran125
    "Very nice and very good location to live in Sarasota . I am living here and have good friends in Sarasota and very good neighbors "
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  • Janice Lowrance
    "We live in a community that has a large retiree population. Some are snow birds. There are activities and people can get to know others with similar interests. "
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  • Davidtran125
    "I have live in neighborhood in the area for over :10 years now. I live ,love the city and neighborhood. Thanks "
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  • Amayacglover
    "The neighborhood is generally safe w multiple schools nearby, libraries, and museums within 10 min from the neighborhood."
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  • Davidtran125
    "We have neighbors party Halloween . Community events make your friends happy with their favorite food items and they have fun with them all night."
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  • Carrie Garrigus
    "Quaint neighborhood, very friendly, and often decorative during each of the holidays. Close to shopping and the beach."
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  • Bvgardner
    "We have active community associations that weigh in on important neighborhood issues ! It is safe and generally quiet here. "
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  • Monamimmi
    "Love the place. Very well maintained and managed. And also affordable and close to everything…..downtown, airport, and stores"
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  • Pete Mirnyi
    "Great schools, beaches, shops, and restaurants. Overall, it’s a good place to grow up and retire. Lots of friendly people around."
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  • Sam Tekieli
    "Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores is a wonderful, diverse, friendly neighborhood. Beautiful area, much nicer and safer than surrounding areas. I will say that neighbors move in and out too frequently for there to be substantial community, and public transit is accessible but not the best. "
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  • Eileen Morris
    "My commute to work from where I am currently staying is less than a minute drive and about a 3 minute walk. "
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  • Jess.sanderson
    "Great and safe for familiars of all kinds. Wonderful neighborhood. Family friendly. Pets welcome. Wonderful. "
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  • Kim
    "Sarasota is a nice city but overcrowded. Traffic is often heavy. Beach and downtown parking can be extremely difficult. "
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  • Nancy
    "Convenient to downtown and places to shop and for entertainment and recreation. Good access to essential swrvices and transportation, if necessary, such as shopping, dog walking, and lovely park across the street."
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    "The Bazaar on Lime makes My neighborhood the best! Also, having such close access to downtown. Just a walk away. "
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  • Kim Johnson
    "Holiday lights and great neighborhoods to take kids trick or treating. Summer are hot and there are plenty of communities that have swimming pools "
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  • Deb Gerardi
    "I work less than 5 miles away from my home so the commute is nothing. But when I go anywhere in Sarasota it takes about 45 minutes to get anywhere sometimes it takes an hour. "
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  • Kim
    "My neighborhood is in a nice area but it’s so overcrowded. Traffic delays are common and it can be difficult to enjoy the things that make Sarasota special. "
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  • Rpurdyuf
    "Everyone is so helpful and nice!! So many excellent places to visit and the beaches are beautiful. Boating, hikes, shopping and lots of fun entertainment."
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  • Kim
    "Sarasota has heavy traffic most of the year and tends to have a lot of residents who are not year-round residents. Most neighborhoods are pet friendly. "
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  • Dana Smith
    "Roads are quite busy but the highway is easily accessible, many businesses in the area, and a short drive to the beach!"
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  • Rnegron42
    "I only live 5 miles from work and it’s not that bad of a commute. In season it takes about 25 min . When I lived in Lakewood Ranch it was a nightmare and took over an hour."
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    "Very dog friendly see people out and about all the time with their pups dog parks and dog beaches around too"
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    "loved this neighborhood.wish I never had to move from it just had no choice all houses were occupied at the time."
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    "I don’t actually have one. I work from home, but if you walk out of the development, there is a bus stop not too far away if you don’t have a car. Most things are within 20 minutes away from here."
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    "people are Friendly's and watch out for one another. it's a safe place to live , close to everything you may need "
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Frequently asked questions about 7538 42nd Ct E

  • What is 7538 42nd Ct E estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 7538 42nd Ct E in Sarasota, FL is $321,900.
  • What is the price history for 7538 42nd Ct E?
    7538 42nd Ct E in Sarasota, FL last sold for $172,500 in February 2004.
  • Is Sarasota a buyer's or seller's market?
    Sarasota is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Sarasota?
    The median sale price in Sarasota is $413K. That is down $5.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 7538 42nd Ct E have air conditioning?
    Yes, 7538 42nd Ct E in Sarasota, FL has air conditioning.
  • Does 7538 42nd Ct E have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 7538 42nd Ct E in Sarasota, FL has in-unit laundry.

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