$990,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2025

Whispering Sands South Tower 20 Whispering Sands Dr Unit 306 Sarasota, FL 34242

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,464 Sq Ft
$1,517/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$676 Per Sq Ft

28% Below List Price

117 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2025

***PRICE REDUCED*** This stunning beachfront condo offers a rare combination of luxury, convenience, and breathtaking natural beauty. Nestled on the powdery soft white sands of Siesta Key Beach, this end unit features an additional window which floods the space with an abundance of natural light and provides panoramic views of the sparkling Gulf of Mexico.

This condo isn’t just a home; it’s a lifestyle. It comes fully furnished with exquisite turnkey furnishings the likes of Waterford, Mackenzie-Childs, Serena & Lilly, Pottery Barn, Rugs As Art, and more. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated ensuring both elegance and ease of use so you can settle in and start enjoying the coastal lifestyle right away.

As you enter, you will be greeted by an open-concept design and fabulous views of the Gulf of Mexico. The kitchen features stainless appliances along with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry and a large breakfast bar perfect for casual dining. Just off the kitchen, French doors lead you into a guest retreat spacious enough for the king bed or you can separate the Pottery Barn base into two twin beds. The elegant guest bath with custom tiled shower and quartz countertops will have your guests planning their next visit before they even leave. Experience the ultimate in beachfront luxury with nearly forty feet of dining and living space showcasing the finest gulf views. Next, imagine waking up to the sound of waves and endless views made possible by the large glass sliders in the master bedroom overlooking the private beach. Last, but certainly not least, is the ensuite which has even more custom cabinetry, a double vanity and custom tiled walk-in shower. Additional features include impact windows and doors, motorized blinds, plantation shutters, remote controlled ceiling fans, new (nearly
silent) HVAC system and additional storage just outside your front door.

This premier 55+ community also includes a beachfront pool, a clubhouse pool, community rooms, fitness room, kayak storage, tiki hut with grilling area, a lagoon and a private gate leading right into the heart of Siesta Key Village, which is known for its vibrant dining, shopping, entertainment and all the conveniences needed for an island lifestyle. You're also just minutes from Sarasota's cultural attractions such as the Ringling Museum, Selby Botanical Gardens, Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota Opera, as well as boating, fishing, golf courses and professional sports venues. Whether you're seeking a vacation retreat or year-round coastal living, this turn-key furnished condo has it all. Contact me today to schedule your private tour and start living the Siesta Key lifestyle you've always dreamed of.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christa Spalding

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-349-4411 License #3500301 Listed on: 01/28/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Jackie Eberley

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY License #3421725

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,799

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • East Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $1,517 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Pile Dwellings
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,464 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Sliding Doors
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • 1 Parking Garage Space

Outdoor Features

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Association fees include cable TV, common area taxes, pool, escrow reserves fund, fidelity bond, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, maintenance, management, pest control, private road, recreational facilities, security, sewer, trash, water
  • Lyn Sorensen Association, Phone Number (941) 349-8458
  • Visit Association Website
  • Whispering Sands Association
  • Whispering Sands Community
  • Whispering Sands Sec 6 Subdivision
  • 12-Story Property

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Mailbox

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,799

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, Fidelity Bond, 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: Cement Siding, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1464
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.47
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Building Area Total: 1464
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 107742
  • Directions to Property: From I-75 take exit 207 (Bee Ridge Road) and go West toward Siesta Key Beach. Cross over 41 (Tamiami Trail) and proceed on Bay Road which becomes Osprey Road. Turn left onto Siesta Drive and follow to Ocean Boulevard. Turn right onto Whispering Sands Drive. Turn left to stay on Whispering Sands Drive and follow around to 20 Whispering Sands which will be the tower on the left.
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Floor Number: 3
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1046393
  • Minimum Lease: 2 Months
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 676.23
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • Condo Fees Term: Monthly
  • MFR_NumAssignedParkingSpaces: 1
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 941-349-4411
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Stilt/On Piling
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 12
  • Street Number Modifier: 20
  • Living Area Meters: 136.01
  • Room Count: 6

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Fitness Center, Pool, Sidewalks
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Lyn Sorensen
  • Phone: 941-349-8458
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association: Whispering Sands
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Building Name Number: 20
  • 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://wsca.nabrnetwork.com/home.php

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RMF2
  • Parcel Number: 0080156018
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Homestead YN: 0
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 10010

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: At least one person must be 55+

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11799
  • Tax Book Number: 6-9
  • Tax Lot: 306

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Gulf/Ocean
  • Approval Process: Application and approval by Association Manager

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Creed David A and Creed Nancy W
Bought by
Karen Mcgregor Revocable Trust and Mcgregor
Seller's Agent
Christa Spalding
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Jackie Eberley
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$1,375,000
Sold Price
$990,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$385,000
-28%
Views
241

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
237.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2022
Sold by
Chisenhall Carolyn
Bought by
Creed David A and Creed Nancy W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2008
Sold by
Laskey John T
Bought by
Laskey Steve

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2005
Sold by
Graham Gordon C and Kenneth F Graham Revocable Tru
Bought by
Laskey John T and Laskey Corrine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 1999
Sold by
Graham Kenneth F and Graham Edith G
Bought by
Kenneth F Graham Rev Tr
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $990,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,430,000 --
Warranty Deed $640,000 Stewart Title Company
Deed $700,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $117,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $560,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Sold $990,000 -28.0% $676 / Sq Ft
05/25/2025 05/25/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Price Changed $1,375,000 0.0% $939 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $1,375,000 +38.9% $939 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Off Market $990,000 -- --
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Price Changed $1,450,000 -9.3% $990 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $1,092 / 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
2024 $12,906 $978,800 -- $978,800
2023 $12,906 $1,072,900 $0 $1,072,900
2022 $9,784 $883,800 $0 $883,800
2021 $8,161 $636,000 $0 $636,000
2020 $7,789 $593,100 $0 $593,100
2019 $8,502 $655,200 $0 $655,200
2018 $7,469 $572,400 $0 $572,400
2017 $7,181 $520,400 $0 $520,400
2016 $7,021 $516,200 $0 $516,200
2015 $7,181 $514,500 $0 $514,500
2014 $6,695 $439,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4637738

Stellar MLS

APN: 0080-15-6018