GREAT PRICE! Priced to sell, this property represents a GREAT opportunity to own a move-in ready GULF FRONT, BEACH FRONT condominium in one of the most desirable complexes on Siesta Key, Whispering Sands, right next door to Siesta Key Village. Lovingly cared for by its current owners, this ideally positioned 5th floor, 2 bedroom/2 bath South Tower unit offers unobstructed FULL GULF VIEWS of the shimmering Gulf of Mexico and your own crystal quartz beach at an unbeatable price. This unit is also being offered turnkey furnished minus a few pieces of artwork and accessories, enabling you to move right in and take your time to make it your own. Brand new 2022 HVAC system and 2022 water heater. You'll find ceramic tile flooring placed on the diagonal in the living areas and bedrooms. The galley kitchen includes a nice eat-in breakfast area, stainless appliances including an LG refrigerator, and a built-in microwave. Hurricane impact windows and sliders were added in 2012. Enjoy endless Florida sunsets and dolphin gazing by day from your completely private 25' glassed and screened balcony accessible from both the living room and master bedroom. Repairs and restoration on this balcony were completed in June 2023 as part of the Whispering Sands concrete restoration project. A brand new hurricane impact unit entry door was just installed in December 2023. Shared laundry room on the 5th floor serves just 6 units. Assigned covered parking space & plenty of guest parking. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to own in this wonderful community!
Sold for $865,000
$865,000
20 WHISPERING SANDS DRIVE #505, SARASOTA, FL 34242
2beds
1,282sqft
Condominium
Built in 1973
-- sqft lot
$934,200 Zestimate®
$675/sqft
$4,728 Estimated rent
Home value
$934,200
$841,000 - $1.06M
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Beachside grillsHurricane impact windowsBeautifully landscaped groundsFitness roomsBilliard tableCeramic tile flooringSiesta key
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Listed by:
Harriet Stopher 404-316-8944,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-349-4411
Bought with:
John Dooley, 3156722
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4566063
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Garden Bath, Makeup/Vanity Space, Single Vanity
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10x14
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 6x25
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7x12
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features, Exhaust Fan, Pantry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15x20
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x15
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile
- Doors: Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Storm Window(s), Shades, Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,464
- Total interior livable area: 1,282 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Circular Driveway, Covered, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Guest
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Balcony, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Storage
- Pool features: Child Safety Fence, Gunite, Heated, Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Gulf/Ocean - Full
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Gulf/Ocean - Full
- Waterfront features: Gulf/Ocean, Beach Access, Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean Access
- Body of water: GULF OF MEXICO
Lot
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0080156029
- Zoning: RMF2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised
- Roof: Built-Up
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool, Wheelchair Access
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Key Card Entry
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: WHISPERING SANDS
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Wheelchair Access
- Services included: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Fidelity Bond, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $1,266 monthly
- HOA name: Lyn Sorensen. General Manager
- HOA phone: 941-349-8458
- Second HOA name: Whispering Sands Condominium Association
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $675/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $737,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,725
- Date on market: 7/20/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 231 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Condominium
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/19/2024 | Sold | $865,000-3.6%$675/sqft |
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| 3/7/2024 | Pending sale | $897,000$700/sqft |
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| 3/4/2024 | Price change | $897,000-7%$700/sqft |
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| 1/16/2024 | Price change | $965,000-1.4%$753/sqft |
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| 11/14/2023 | Price change | $979,000-8.5%$764/sqft |
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| 10/26/2023 | Price change | $1,070,000-2.3%$835/sqft |
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| 7/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000$854/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,065 -0.9% | $737,800 -1.4% |
| 2024 | $9,152 +55.6% | $748,300 +48.9% |
| 2023 | $5,882 +2.7% | $502,483 +3% |
| 2022 | $5,725 -0.3% | $487,848 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,745 -0.5% | $473,639 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $5,772 -0.4% | $467,100 -1.3% |
| 2019 | $5,797 | $473,125 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $5,797 +2.1% | $464,303 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $5,678 -1.7% | $454,753 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $5,775 | $445,400 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $5,775 -0.2% | $443,900 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $5,787 +0% | $436,300 |
| 2013 | $5,786 -7.7% | $436,300 -8.5% |
| 2012 | $6,271 +2.9% | $476,900 +1.1% |
| 2011 | $6,095 -2.8% | $471,500 |
| 2010 | $6,270 -2.4% | $471,500 -1.9% |
| 2009 | $6,423 | $480,400 -7.4% |
| 2008 | $6,423 -10.1% | $518,700 -7.7% |
| 2007 | $7,143 | $561,722 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $548,021 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $532,059 +20.7% |
| 2004 | $6,809 -0.3% | $440,800 +3% |
| 2003 | $6,828 +22.4% | $427,917 +23% |
| 2002 | $5,578 +33.3% | $347,900 +28.3% |
| 2001 | $4,184 +25.4% | $271,240 +30% |
| 2000 | $3,338 | $208,646 |
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Neighborhood: 34242
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Phillippi Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 6/10Brookside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 5/10Sarasota High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- Middle: Brookside Middle
- High: Sarasota High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 20 WHISPERING SANDS DRIVE Unit 505
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