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$877,048$485 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5985 SW 42ND ST

MIAMI, FL 33155
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,808 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$877K
$756K low$999K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,113 (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.$565,131 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$548,671
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$586,423

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMiami-Dade
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.Patio · 290 ft²Porch · 144 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.

E
David Fairchild Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
South Miami Senior High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
South Miami Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Dade County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33155These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,311
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,692 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,052
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,870
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.76°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

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How this home compares

5985 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 more than 83% of homes in Miami-Dade County
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Miami-Dade County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in East South Miami
  • Older than 95% of homes in Miami 33155

What homes are worth in Miami 33155

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

This home
$209K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Miami 33155.

How it measures up in Miami 33155

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Miami 33155.

Estimated value$877,048
CheaperTypical $667,151Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$485
CheaperTypical $441Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,808 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,578 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 5985 Sw 42nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast South MiamiMiami 33155Miami-Dade County
Estimated valuepricier than$877,04863% of homes79% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48539% of homes66% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,808 ft²73% of homes65% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac42% of homes54% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than19469% of homes5% of homes5% of homes

About 5985 Sw 42nd St

How much is 5985 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5985 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL is $877,048 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $755,522 to $998,574. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5985 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL?

5985 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,808 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 5985 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL built?

5985 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5985 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL?

5985 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL is assigned to David Fairchild Elementary School (elementary), rated A; South Miami Senior High School (high), rated D+; South Miami Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Dade County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5985 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL compare to other homes in Miami 33155?

Among the 13,992 homes in Miami 33155, it is worth more than 79% of them ($877,048 against a typical $667,151), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($485 against a typical $441), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,808 ft² against a typical 1,578 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1946 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Miami-Dade County, it is worth more than 83% 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 5985 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5985 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL was $9,113. The county assessed it at $565,131.

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