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$285,983$207 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $170,000 on Apr 27, 2020

5978 SW 42ND ST

BUSHNELL, FL 33513
0
Baths
1,380 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$286K
$271K low$301K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Apr 27, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,278 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$131,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$119,980
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$131,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,380

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountySumter
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 386 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
South Sumter High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi
M
South Sumter Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.5 mi
E
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.5 mi

District: Sumter County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33513These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.151
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,096
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.149 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,361
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,418
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.71°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

5978 Sw 42nd St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Sumter County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Sumter County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Sumter County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Sumter County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Sumter County

What homes are worth in Bushnell 33513

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$79K$826K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Bushnell 33513.

How it measures up in Bushnell 33513

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bushnell 33513.

Estimated value$285,983
CheaperTypical $293,936Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $208Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,380 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,304 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size1.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 5978 Sw 42nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBushnell 33513Sumter County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,98348% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20750% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,380 ft²55% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.17 ac55% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than198033% of homes7% of homes

About 5978 Sw 42nd St

How much is 5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL is $285,983 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $271,231 to $300,735. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL last sell?

5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL last sold on Apr 27, 2020 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL?

5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL has 1,380 square feet of living space and a 1.17-acre lot.

When was 5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL built?

5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL?

5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL is assigned to South Sumter High School (high), rated C; South Sumter Middle School (middle), rated B; Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Sumter County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL compare to other homes in Bushnell 33513?

Among the 3,768 homes in Bushnell 33513, it is worth more than 48% of them ($285,983 against a typical $293,936), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($207 against a typical $208), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,380 ft² against a typical 1,304 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (1.17 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1980 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Sumter County, it is worth more than 18% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5978 Sw 42nd St, Bushnell, FL was $1,278. The county assessed it at $131,380.

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