Beachfront Penthouse Condo on Siesta Key! Have you been waiting for an opportunity that’s just too good to pass up? This spacious two bedroom, two bathroom home offers a versatile layout perfect for personal use or entertaining family and friends. Recently renovated, this top-floor condo places you directly above Siesta Key's powdery quartz sands and offers unobstructed, breathtaking views of the Gulf. Balconies on the penthouse level are two feet wider than the floors below and offer the ultimate in privacy and tranquility, allowing you the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking sunsets while watching the soothing waves roll in without interruption. To make this offer even better, there are new impact windows and sliding doors, water heater installed in 2019, HVAC installed in 2021 and a large private storage locker just outside the front door. Whispering Sands is a resort-style community with amenities that include two swimming pools, two clubhouses, exercise rooms, a picnic area with a tiki hut and grills, kayak and canoe storage, a large lagoon, meticulously landscaped grounds and more than 800 feet of private beach. Situated in the heart of world-renowned Siesta Key Village, you'll have private access to the island's vibrant dining, shopping and entertainment scene along with all the services you'll need to enjoy an island lifestyle. And you’ll be just minutes from the many cultural attractions Sarasota offers such as the Ringling Museum, Selby Botanical Gardens, the Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota’s own Opera, Orchestra and Ballet, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Mote Marine, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, world-class golf courses, professional sports teams and much more. Whether you're seeking a vacation retreat, investment property, or year-round beachfront living, this Whispering Sands condo offers a remarkable opportunity.
Sold for $1,290,000
$1,290,000
20 WHISPERING SANDS DRIVE #1205, SARASOTA, FL 34242
2beds
1,282sqft
Condominium
Built in 1973
-- sqft lot
$1,271,400 Zestimate®
$1,006/sqft
$4,728 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,271,400
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Private beachVersatile layoutTop-floor condoBreathtaking sunsetsLarge private storage lockerSpacious two bedroomNew impact windows
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Listed by:
Christa Spalding 941-529-6978,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-349-4411
Bought with:
Stephen Clementi, 3354496
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4666698
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x8
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x19
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x11
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area, Same Floor As Condo Unit
Features
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,564
- Total interior livable area: 1,282 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lighting, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Beach, Gulf/Ocean - Full
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Beach,Gulf/Ocean - Full
- Waterfront features: Beach, Gulf/Ocean, Lagoon, Beach Access, Gulf/Ocean Access, Lagoon Access
Lot
- Size: 2.47 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0080156071
- Zoning: RMF2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Cement Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Built-Up
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Pool, Special Community Restrictions
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: WHISPERING SANDS SEC 6
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $1,398 monthly
- HOA name: Jackie Runyon
- HOA phone: 941-349-8458
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,006/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $932,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,954
- Date on market: 10/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 86 days
- Ownership: Condominium
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/19/2026 | Sold | $1,290,000-13.9%$1,006/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4666698 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2026 | Pending sale | $1,499,000$1,169/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4666698 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000+49.9%$1,169/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4666698 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2023 | Sold | $1,000,000$780/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4584515 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2023 | Pending sale | $1,000,000$780/sqft |
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| 10/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000$780/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,255 +13.1% | $932,000 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $9,954 +4.2% | $821,100 +21.2% |
| 2023 | $9,551 +8.9% | $677,213 +10% |
| 2022 | $8,772 +20.3% | $615,648 +10% |
| 2021 | $7,290 +8.5% | $559,680 +10% |
| 2020 | $6,716 -6.6% | $508,800 -7.7% |
| 2019 | $7,190 | $551,300 -11.6% |
| 2018 | $7,190 -10.8% | $623,900 +11% |
| 2017 | $8,057 +13.1% | $562,100 +10% |
| 2016 | $7,126 | $511,000 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $7,126 -6% | $509,400 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $7,584 +6.1% | $500,700 |
| 2013 | $7,149 -7.2% | $500,700 -8.5% |
| 2012 | $7,703 +3.4% | $547,400 +1.1% |
| 2011 | $7,453 -3.3% | $541,200 |
| 2010 | $7,708 -9.1% | $541,200 -5.9% |
| 2009 | $8,477 | $575,000 -10.9% |
| 2008 | $8,477 -12.2% | $645,000 -12.2% |
| 2007 | $9,657 | $734,500 -1.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $745,900 +22.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $610,157 +20.5% |
| 2004 | $7,784 -0.3% | $506,400 +3% |
| 2003 | $7,807 +22.7% | $491,631 +23% |
| 2002 | $6,365 +36.7% | $399,700 +32.5% |
| 2001 | $4,655 +26.9% | $301,734 +30% |
| 2000 | $3,669 | $232,103 |
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Neighborhood: 34242
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- 9/10Phillippi Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.5 mi
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