$229,000
SOLD DEC 18, 2025

1653 Whitehead Dr Unit 615 Sarasota, FL 34232

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,423 Sq Ft
$460/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$161 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • End Unit
  • Active Adult
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Mature Landscaping

About This Home

As of December 2025

Discover this lovely villa in the highly desirable 55+ community of Forest Pines.
Offering 1,423 sq. ft. of comfortable living space, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with additional den/office and a screened in porch is immediately available
and ideally located just minutes from Siesta Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Circle, and vibrant
downtown Sarasota.
Enjoy peace of mind with a NEW roof (2022) and new PGT storm windows in bedrooms, den and living room (2019), plus new sewer pipe re-lining (2024). The spacious
floor plan provides plenty of natural light, while the community amenities make every day feel
like a vacation. Residents enjoy a heated swimming pool, shuffleboard courts, a clubhouse
with fitness room, and a welcoming neighborhood perfect for walking and meeting new
friends.
Forest Pines offers maintenance-free living with a low monthly fee that covers lawn care,
exterior painting, and cable TV. Next door, the Village of Pinecraft invites you to enjoy great
restaurants, ice cream, and coffee shops—just a short distance away.
Whether you want to spend the day at the beach, explore Sarasota’s cultural scene, or relax at
home, this villa puts it all within easy reach. Don’t miss your chance to live in one of Sarasota’s
best-kept secrets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol-Ann Warr

PREFERRED SHORE LLC Brokerage Phone: 941-999-1179 License #3375393 Listed on: 10/08/2025

PREFERRED SHORE LLC

Co-Listed By

Kaye Warr

PREFERRED SHORE LLC Brokerage Phone: 941-999-1179 License #3568632

Last Buyer's Agent

Philip Graber

HARRY ROBBINS ASSOC INC License #3207441

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,465

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • East Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping

HOA Fees

  • $460 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Villa
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,423 Sq Ft Home
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Private Mailbox
  • Rear Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Association fees include cable TV, common area taxes, pool, escrow reserves fund, fidelity bond, ground maintenance, recreational facilities
  • Sentry Management Britney Polson Association, Phone Number (941) 361-1222
  • Florida Pines Community
  • Forest Pines 06 Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Shuffleboard Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • 2 Pets Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,465

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$460 per month

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Maintenance Grounds, Recreational Facilities
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Villa
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1423
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Building Area Total: 1926
  • Status: Sold
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MFR281531515
  • Co List Office Phone: 941-999-1179
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 178.93
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • Number Of Pets: 2
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 160.93
  • Total Acreage: Non-Applicable
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Property Description: Corner Unit
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_DockYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 941-999-1179
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office
  • Living Area Meters: 132.20

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Private Mailbox
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0153G

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Parking Features: Covered, Driveway

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool
  • Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Maintenance, Pool, Shuffleboard Court
  • Association Fee: 460
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Sentry Management - Britney Polson
  • Phone: 941-361-1222
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Pet Restrictions: No dogs, 2 cats.
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Condo Fees: 0

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 5520.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 460.00
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 460.00

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RMF1
  • Parcel Number: 0053055015
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Number Limit
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: See condo docs

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1465
  • Tax Book Number: 7-5
  • Tax Lot: 615

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: See condo docs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2025
Closed on
Dec 15, 2025
Sold by
Mantius John-Erich G and Maria-Elisabeth Mantius Revocable Trust
Bought by
Troyer Bonnie L and Maria-Elisabeth Mantius Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Carol-Ann Warr
PREFERRED SHORE LLC
Buyer's Agent
Philip Graber
HARRY ROBBINS ASSOC INC
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$229,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.18%
Views
19

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
135.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2003
Sold by
Mantius Maria Elisabeth
Bought by
Mantius Maria Elisabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2002
Sold by
Anderson A Leroy
Bought by
Mantius Maria Elizabeth
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $229,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $104,000 --
Warranty Deed $104,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/18/2025 12/18/25 Sold $229,000 -4.2% $161 / Sq Ft
11/18/2025 11/18/25 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2025 10/08/25 For Sale $239,000 -- $168 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,465 $124,921 -- --
2024 $1,332 $121,400 -- --
2023 $1,332 $117,864 $0 $0
2022 $1,163 $98,217 $0 $0
2021 $1,148 $95,356 $0 $0
2020 $1,134 $94,039 $0 $0
2019 $1,034 $88,503 $0 $0
2018 $992 $86,853 $0 $0
2017 $982 $85,067 $0 $0
2016 $970 $107,000 $0 $107,000
2015 $982 $92,800 $0 $92,800
2014 $975 $80,868 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4667680

Stellar MLS

APN: 0053-05-5015