Listing courtesy of Vista Mar Realty Group Inc. · BeachesMLS
$1,200,0008740 SW 42nd Street, Miami, FL 33165
Listing courtesy of Apple Realty Group, Inc. · 786-975-4609 · BeachesMLS
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- Price
- $1,200,000 · $596/sqft
- Property taxes
- $7,520/yr (2026 bill). A new owner's bill is reset from the sale price and is usually higher; Zach can pull the county estimate.
- HOA / condo fee
- Not listed - ask Zach
- What the fee covers
- Not listed - ask Zach
- Special assessments
- Not listed - ask Zach
- Mandatory club / membership
- Not required per the MLS
- Insurance (estimate)
- About $5,975/yr (homeowners policy, county average). Get a real quote before you offer.Florida OIR county average with wind, data as of Mar 31 2026
- Flood zone
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (per FEMA map). Flood insurance optional; often worth pricing.FEMA flood map, checked Nov 1, 2026
- Monthly payment (estimate)
- $8,940/mo: $6,542 loan + $1,900 tax + $498 insurance. 20% down, 7.24% rate (Freddie Mac, week of October 29, 2026), 30 years. Change the numberszach.homes calculator (not a loan offer)
- Year built
- 1954 · 1 story
- Days on market
- About 25 days
- Price history (this listing)
- Listed Oct 8, 2026.
Details
- TypeHouse
- Beds4 bd
- Baths2
- Size2,012 sqft
- Year built1954
- PoolPrivate
- ViewPool
- 55+ statusMarked 55+ in MLS - ask Zach to confirm
- NeighborhoodTROPICAL HIGHLANDS 2ND AD
- ZIP33165
- MLS #A12103009
- To the beachAbout 11 mi (straight line to the nearest ocean beach, OpenStreetMap; not a drive time)
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From the listing
Discover the perfect blend of South Florida living, comfort, and convenience in this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, single-story pool home located in the heart of Miami! Offered at $1.2 million, this property features a new roof replaced in 2025, and a newer swimming pool, approximately 5–6 years old, providing added value and peace of mind. Enjoy your own private tropical retreat, perfect for entertaining guests, hosting family gatherings, or simply relaxing poolside year-round. The desirable single-story layout offers comfortable and convenient living with plenty of possibilities to make this home your own. Centrally located near major roadways, shopping, dining, schools, and entertainment, with easy access to Coral Gables, Westchester, and surrounding Miami neighborhoods. A fantastic opportunity to own a spacious pool home in a highly convenient Miami location. Schedule your private showing today!PHOTOS COMING SOON!
Monthly payment calculator
Rate: 7.24% 30-year fixed average (Freddie Mac, week of October 29, 2026). Your own rate may differ; you can change it here.
Estimate, not a loan offer. Tax default: the higher of the seller's bill and about 1.9% of price (Florida resets a new owner's assessment). Insurance default: Florida OIR county average with wind, data as of Mar 31 2026. Rate is an assumption; your lender sets the real one. Zach doesn't take lender or title referral fees.
Florida risk facts
- Flood zone
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (per FEMA map). Outside FEMA's mapped high-risk area. Many flood claims still come from outside high-risk zones, so a quote is worth getting. Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, checked Nov 1, 2026. This is a map lookup, not an official flood zone determination.
- Wind and building code
- Built in 1954, before the statewide Florida Building Code took effect in 2002. Ask for the wind mitigation report; it can lower insurance. My Safe Florida Home offers free inspections and grants when funded.
- Disclosure
- Florida sellers must give you a flood disclosure about known flood damage, insurance claims and federal assistance (§689.302).
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Same day when the listing side allows, in person or live video. - Afford it
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