$1,295,000

Whispering Sands South Tower 20 Whispering Sands Dr Unit 1201 Sarasota, FL 34242

Estimated payment $9,636/month

Total Views 312
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,282 Sq Ft
$1,010 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Fitness Center
  • 2.47 Acre Lot
  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Senior Community
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

A truly RARE offering, this TOP floor, GULF FRONT PENTHOUSE residence crowns the northwest CORNER of the South Tower of Whispering Sands – the premiere 55+ Gulf front enclave on the idyllic westernmost point of Siesta Key where only a fortunate few enjoy world class, panoramic views of the sparkling Gulf and 800’ of PRIVATE quartz sand beach! FULL GULF views from this unit unfurl in every direction, offering a daily masterpiece of colors that shift with the rising and setting sun. Wake up to breathtaking Gulf views that seem to stretch to infinity, offering a tranquil retreat from the ordinary. In the evening, enjoy the golden hues of Florida sunsets and starlit dinners from your expansive 28’ balcony, where the Gulf breezes and soft cries of the seagulls serve as the perfect soundtrack. This penthouse is more than just a property – it’s also a canvas for your imagination. Distinctive architectural elements and premium untapped potential invite you to curate a space that reflects your own unique style and vision. Why inherit someone else’s style when you can create your own? Whether you envision modern sophistication, coastal charm, or timeless elegance, the untapped possibilities of this unit invite your imagination to run free as you create the ultimate sanctuary tailored to your personal vision. Whispering Sands' relaxed, informal lifestyle provides the perfect backdrop for your next chapter. Start your day with a set of vigorous laps or water aerobics in one of two beautiful, heated pools - one beachside, one clubside. You’ll never need to leave the property to get your gym workout in the main clubhouse currently undergoing a complete remodel. Plant your feet in the cool quartz sand and enjoy daily dips in the balmy Gulf. Beach loungers are set out daily for the exclusive use of owners. Enjoy an impromptu game of beachside shuffleboard followed by a picnic supper at the Tiki Hut. Whether spending time exploring the vibrant cultural offerings of Sarasota just across the North Bridge, indulging in the local arts scene, or simply relaxing on your breezy private balcony with a good book, the options this property offers are endless. Secure your private viewing of this unique residence and claim your place in this coveted coastal community.

Last Listed By

Harriet Stopher

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-349-4411 License #3376471 Listed on: 05/31/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,205

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • East Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $1,517 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Woods

Home Design

  • Built-Up Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Pile Dwellings
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,282 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in Hall

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Circular Driveway
  • 1 Assigned Parking Space

Accessible Home Design

  • Wheelchair Access

Outdoor Features

  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Access To Lagoon or Estuary
  • Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Phillippi Shores Elementary School
  • Brookside Middle School
  • Sarasota High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Association fees include cable TV, common area taxes, pool, escrow reserves fund, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, maintenance, management, pest control, private road, recreational facilities, security, sewer, trash, water
  • Jackie Runyon Association, Phone Number (941) 349-8458
  • Visit Association Website
  • Whispering Sands Condominium Association
  • Whispering Sands Community
  • Whispering Sands Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Association Owns Recreation Facilities
  • The community has rules related to vehicle restrictions
  • Community features wheelchair access

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Community Mailbox
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Recreation Facilities
  • Shuffleboard Court

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Security Service
  • Card or Code Access
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,205

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,517 per month

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1282
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.47
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Building Area Total: 1594
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 107742
  • Directions to Property: From US 41, go west on Siesta Drive, over the North Bridge onto Siesta Key. The road will curve left and turn into Higel. After the intersection with Midnight Pass Road, make the sharp RH turn at the small roundabout and the road changes into Ocean Blvd. Whispering Sands is about a mile on your right, on the Gulf side of the Key.
  • Status: Active
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Floor Number: 12
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1046393
  • Minimum Lease: 2 Months
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 1010.14
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • Condo Fees Term: Monthly
  • Property Description: Corner Unit,End Unit,High Rise,Penthouse
  • Amenities Additional Fees: The beachfront Tiki Hut, the Tower Lounge, and the clubhouse may be reserved for private functions with a deposit.
  • MFR_NumAssignedParkingSpaces: 1
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_DockYN: 0
  • MFR_CommunityAssociationWaterFeatures: Gulf/Ocean Front,Water Access,Waterfront
  • Attribution Contact: 941-349-4411
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Stilt/On Piling
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Street Number Modifier: 20
  • Additional Rooms: Storage Rooms
  • Living Area Meters: 119.10
  • Room Count: 6

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Lighting, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods, Water
  • Water Body Name: GULF OF AMERICA
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Water Access: Beach,Gulf/Ocean,Lagoon
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View: Beach,Gulf/Ocean - Full
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 800
  • Flood Zone Date: 2024-03-27
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0139G
  • Water Frontage Feet Gulf Ocean: 800

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Circular Driveway, Covered, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Guest

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Corridor Access, Same Floor As Condo Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Fitness Center, Pool, Wheelchair Access, Street Lights
  • Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Vehicle Restrictions, Wheelchair Access
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Jackie Runyon
  • Phone: 941-349-8458
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Key Card Entry, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association: Whispering Sands Condominium Association
  • Association 2 YN: 1
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Building Name Number: SOUTH TOWER
  • Condo Fees: 1517
  • Condo Land Included YN: 0
  • Montly Maint Amt Addition To HOA: 0
  • Association Email: office@WhisperingSandsSarasota.com
  • Monthly Condo Fee Amount: 1517
  • Association URL: https://engage.goenumerate.com/s/wsca/home.php
  • Management: On Site Property Manager

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 18204.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 1517.00

Schools

  • Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
  • High School: Sarasota High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brookside Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RMF2
  • Parcel Number: 0080156067
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Homestead YN: 0
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 10010
  • Zoning Compatible YN: 1

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: At least one person leasing the unit must be 55 years of age or older.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10205.19
  • Tax Book Number: 6-9
  • Tax Lot: 1201

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Gulf/Ocean
  • Approval Process: Application, background check, & approval by Association Manager.

Map

Range of Values:

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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
2024 $10,232 $792,811 -- --
2023 $10,232 $944,000 $0 $944,000
2022 $9,399 $858,000 $0 $858,000
2021 $7,776 $608,900 $0 $608,900
2020 $7,163 $541,500 $0 $541,500
2019 $7,777 $595,500 $0 $595,500
2018 $8,126 $623,900 $0 $623,900
2017 $7,546 $567,200 $0 $567,200
2016 $7,188 $528,100 $0 $528,100
2015 $7,352 $526,400 $0 $526,400
2014 $7,825 $517,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2025 05/31/25 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $1,010 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $249,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4651552

Stellar MLS

APN: 0080-15-6067