PK-5 Grades
- Elementary
Banyan Elementary ↗
Attendance zone Elementary
Distance 0.8 mi
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TROPICAL HIGHLANDS 2ND AD · Miami, FL 33165 · MLS A12103009
8740 SW 42nd St
Asking price$1,200,000
LIVE · MLS · AS OF NOV 1, 2026
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 2,012 SF
- Price per SF $596/SF
- Lot · 0.18 AC
- 7,930 SF
- Year built
- 1954
Listed by Apple Realty Group, Inc.
Description
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.
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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!
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Property information
The propertyAs the MLS records it
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1954
- Lot size
- 7,930 SF · 0.18 AC
Size and layout
- Living area
- 2,012 SF
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Home and lot
- Subdivision
- TROPICAL HIGHLANDS 2ND AD
- Waterfront
- No
Costs and record
- Annual property tax
Payment calculator
Estimated monthly payment
$7,221 per month
30-year fixed, 7.32% interest
- Principal and interest
- $6,595
- Property taxes
- $627
The calculator opens on the national average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate loan: 7.32% for the week of October 22, 2026. Source: Freddie Mac, Primary Mortgage Market Survey ↗
For illustration only: an estimate, not a loan offer or a quote. The tax is the last annual bill the MLS records for this property; in Florida a property is reassessed when it is sold, so a buyer's tax will differ. Insurance is not estimated: it is included only when you enter your own quote. The rate is a national weekly average, not the rate a lender will offer you: change it to the one you are quoted.
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The listing and who shows it
- Address
- 8740 SW 42nd St, Miami, FL 33165
- MLS number
- A12103009
- Listed by
- Apple Realty Group, Inc.
- Showings
- Julian Acosta, real estate advisor with Compass
- Reach him
- +1 (786) 473-2565 · WhatsApp ↗ · Text message · E-mail
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Recent market sales nearby
◆ SOURCE · MLS CLOSED SALES · THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS- This home
- Closed sales, by number
Schools
Zoned public schools · Miami-Dade County Public Schools
6-8 Grades
- Middle
Glades Middle ↗
Attendance zone Middle
Distance 1.6 mi
9-12 Grades
- Senior high
Southwest Miami Senior High ↗
Attendance zone Senior high
Distance 0.6 mi
Elementary · PK–5Middle · 6–8Senior high · 9–12 Color marks the grades a school serves, never a rating.
◆ SOURCE · MIAMI-DADE COUNTY GIS · ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES EDITED SEP 21, 2026
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Where this listing's information comes from.
◆ MIAMI REALTORS® · SOUTHEAST FLORIDA MLS◆ UPDATED NOV 1, 2026◆ MLS A12103009
The information on this page is supplied by the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service of the MIAMI Association of REALTORS®. It is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS, and it may have changed since the date above. It is provided for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify properties you may be interested in purchasing. This listing is held by Apple Realty Group, Inc.. Julian Acosta is a real estate advisor with Compass.
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