1831 SW 42nd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317

$459,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,622 Status: Closed
Current Price: $459,000 List Date: 4/01/2026 Last Modified: 8/12/2026

Overview

Description

** MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT -- INCREDIBLE VALUE ** Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in a quiet, charming, established neighborhood. Enjoy a spacious and inviting layout, with a light-filled living area and cozy family room that opens through French doors to a huge backyard—perfect for outdoor activities and entertaining. The updated kitchen offers modern finishes, stainless steel appliances and ample storage, while an additional multi-purpose room provides flexible space for a home office, hobby room, or extra storage. Just minutes from major highways, this home combines peaceful living with an unbeatable convenience. A must-see with great value in today’s market—don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Listing Details MLS# A11812448

General Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
2
Building Area Main
1622
Living Area Main
1350
Adjusted Area Main
1406
Year Built
1957
Carport YN
Yes
Attached Carport YN
Yes
Carport Spaces
2
Covered Spaces
2
Lot Size Area
9375
Lot Size Acres
0.22
Lot Size Dimensions
9375
Senior Community YN
No
Outdoor Living Spaces YN
Yes
Stories Total
Yes
Direction Faces
East
Pool Private YN
No
Furnished
Unfurnished

Property Features

Dining Area: Formal Dining Exterior Features: Lighting Flooring: Tile Parking Features: Covered; Driveway; Attached Carport; Carport Property Condition: Resale Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer Architectural Style: Ranch Construction Materials: CBS Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Fencing: Fenced Heating: Central Interior Features: Bedroom Layout - Stacked; French Doors Levels: One Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Room for Pool Other Structures: Shed(s) Pets Allowed YN: Yes Pets Allowed: No Restrictions Possession: Negotiable Restrictions: No Restrictions Roof: Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Special Information: Sold As-Is Utilities: Cable Available View: Garden Water Access: None Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds Showing Requirements: Showing Service Outdoor Living Spaces: Patio; Porch Porch Details: Porch - Open Contingencies: Inspection Room Types: Den; Family Room; Laundry; Other

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Original List Price
500000
Occupant Type
Owner

Location and Legal

Country
United States
County Or Parish
Broward
County Parish Name
Broward
Street Number
1831
Street Direction Prefix
SW
Street Name
42nd
Street Suffix
Terrace
City Name
Fort Lauderdale
State Or Province
FL
Postal Code
33317
Postal Code +4
6311
Postal Zip
33317
Subdivision Name
FLORAL HEIGHTS 1ST ADD
Development Name
Floral Heights
Area
3690
Geographic Area
FPLA - Plantation (3680-3690;3760-3770;3860-3870)
Elementary School
Meadowbrook
Middle Or Junior School
New River
High School
South Plantation
Special Assessment YN
No
Parcel Number
504113040330
Subdivision Number
4
Zoning
RS-4
Flood Zone
X
Directions
FROM 441 - HEAD WEST ON ___ ST AND THEN TURN LEFT ON 42 TER - THE HOME WILL BE ON YOUR RIGHT HAND SIDE

Financial Information

Membership Fee Required YN
No
Tax Annual Amount
4389
Tax Year
2024
Tax Legal Description
FLORAL HEIGHTS 1ST ADD 37-42 B LOT 4 BLK 17

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-05-11T04:00:00Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Price Change Timestamp
2026-03-16T17:37:28Z
Status Change Date
2026-05-12
Under Contract Date
2026-04-06
Close Date
2026-05-11
Close Price
459000
Buyer Financing
FHA

More Information

Entry Information

Entry Level
Yes

Short Sale Details

Short Sale Addendum
No

Buyer Details

Intended Use
Primary Residence

Concessions

Seller Concessions
Yes
Seller Concessions Amount
19500

Section Details

Parcel Number MLX
0330

Originating Details

Originating System Key
412173906
Originating System ID
M00000151

Room Information

Room Name
Den
Family Room
Other
Laundry

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: The Keyes Company
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Last Updated: August - 12 - 2026
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