NOT LISTED FOR SALE

209 Whispering Sands Dr Unit V2 Sarasota, FL 34242

Estimated Value: $653,914 - $747,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,137 Sq Ft
7.72 Acres

Last Sold April 13, 2021

Last sale price $575,000 $506 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,313/month

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property fronts gulf or ocean
  • Fitness Center
  • Active Adult
  • Water Access
  • In Ground Pool
  • 7.72 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of April 2021

PRICE REDUCED!!! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Fabulous free-standing beautifully, fully furnished VILLA with great outdoor living in sought after Whispering Sands community. This totally and stunningly renovated 2 bedroom 2 bath unit features an open floor plan with kitchen, dining room and living space surrounded by sliding glass doors to pavered patio spaces on all sides. This unit feels like a single family home, yet has the advantage of maintenance free living in the Gulf-front Whispering Sands community - just bring your clothing and you are all in! New sliding glass doors throughout. Walk to the property's own private beach for water sports or just relaxing in the sun during the day; enjoy sunsets directly on the Gulf of Mexico from the beach or tiki hut complete with grills and shuffleboard courts; and/or complete your day with a stroll in under 5 minutes to fun, eclectic Siesta Village for a myriad of dining, shopping and entertainment options. Nothing short of ideal for everyone! This corner unit at the entrance to the community features one of the more spacious exteriors with a fenced courtyard outside the master bedroom and dining/kitchen areas and on the opposite side a patio extending to a private and beautifully landscaped grass lawn. The attached oversized one car garage houses the washer and dryer and has space for beach and outdoor gear. Whispering Sands is a 55+ community with it's own white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities include 2 lighted and heated pools, 2 clubhouses with kitchens and televisions, fitness facilities, canoe and kayak storage and launch, shuffleboard, beach-side tiki hut, and barbeque areas. On-site management, maintenance and security make this an exceptionally maintained and highly desirable community.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Ruiz

WILLIAM RAVEIS REAL ESTATE License #3011084 Listed on: 01/05/2021

WILLIAM RAVEIS REAL ESTATE

Last Buyer's Agent

Daria Fairchild

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY License #3106285

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,721

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • Property fronts gulf or ocean
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Irrigation

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,137 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot V2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0080091002

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include cable TV, common area taxes, community pool, escrow reserves fund, fidelity bond, insurance, maintenance exterior, ground maintenance, maintenance repairs, manager, pest control, pool maintenance, private road, recreational facilities, security, sewer, trash, water
  • Nancy Rawlings, Gm Association, Phone Number (941) 349-8458
  • Whispering Sands Community
  • Whispering Sands Sec 1 Subdivision
  • Association Approval Required
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • Community features wheelchair access

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,721

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Insurance, Maintenance Exterior, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Living Area: 1137.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.72
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Building Area Total: 2272.00
  • Down Payment Resource URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4487369?w=Agent&skip_sso=true
  • Down Payment Resource URL 2: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4487369?w=Customer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 336380
  • Building Search Sq Meters: 211.08
  • Directions to Property: From US 41 (Tamiami Trail) turn west on Siesta Drive. Proceed across the bridge onto Siesta Key. Siesta Drive will curve to the left and become Higel Avenue - stay on Higel. At the light turn right onto Ocean Blvd. Whispering Sands Drive and the entrance to the Whispering Sands community is approximately one mile on the right. Proceed to 209 Whispering Sands Drive.
  • Escrow State: FL
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1047668
  • Status: Sold
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 5
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area Meters: 105.63
  • Street Number Modifier: 209

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Waterfront Feet Gulf Ocean: 800
  • Water Access: Beach - Private
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Irrigation System, Lighting, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Built-Up, Tile
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: GULF OF MEXICO
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • S W Subdiv Community Name: Whispering Sands
  • Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Fitness, Pool, Sidewalk, Water Access, Waterfront, Wheelchair Access
  • Building Name Number: 209
  • Condo Fees: 937
  • Condo Fees Term: Monthly
  • Monthly Condo Fee Amount: 937
  • Association Approval Required: Yes
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Name: Nancy Rawlings, GM
  • Phone: 941-349-8458
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association Email: office@WhisperingSandsSarasota.com

Fee Information

  • Waterfront Frontage: 800
  • Total Annual Fees: 11244.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 937.00

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RMF2
  • Parcel Number: 0080091002
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 31251

Rental Info

  • Minimum Lease: 2 Months
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: See Rules and Regulations
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Lease Restrictions: Yes

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: Application and Fee
  • Waterfront Features: Gulf/Ocean

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4721.18
  • Tax Book Number: 2-45
  • Tax Lot: V2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2021
Closed on
Apr 13, 2021
Sold by
Wakeman Robert J and Wakeman Doreen J
Bought by
Cox Shelly Shattuck and Cox Michael Allen
Seller's Agent
Robert Ruiz
WILLIAM RAVEIS REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Daria Fairchild
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$599,999
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,999
-4.17%
Current Estimated Value
$699,229

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$124,229
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2014
Sold by
Mellon James
Bought by
Wakeman Robert J and Wakeman Doreen J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2009
Sold by
Knibloe Allene C
Bought by
Mellon James

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2005
Sold by
Knibloe Wells E and Knibloe Allene C
Bought by
Knibloe Allene C and Allene C Knibloe Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,300
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2002
Sold by
Knibloe Wells E and Knibloe Allen C
Bought by
Knibloe Allene C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2001
Sold by
Knibloe Allene C
Bought by
Knibloe Wells E and Knibloe Allene C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,200
Interest Rate
7.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1997
Sold by
Dragolovich Alex
Bought by
Knibloe Wells E and Knibloe Allene C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
7.93%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cox Shelly Shattuck $575,000 Attorney
Wakeman Robert J $422,250 Attorney
Mellon James $200,000 Riddell Title & Escrow Llc
Knibloe Allene C -- --
Knibloe Wells E -- --
Knibloe Allene C -- --
Knibloe Wells E -- --
Knibloe Wells E $126,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Knibloe Wells E $70,300
Previous Owner Knibloe Wells E $70,200
Previous Owner Knibloe Wells E $70,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/13/2021 04/13/21 Sold $575,000 -1.7% $506 / Sq Ft
03/13/2021 03/13/21 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2021 02/20/21 Price Changed $585,000 -2.5% $515 / Sq Ft
01/05/2021 01/05/21 For Sale $599,999 -- $528 / 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 $7,753 $606,900 -- $606,900
2023 $7,753 $643,100 $0 $643,100
2022 $6,972 $551,000 $0 $551,000
2021 $5,188 $397,500 $0 $397,500
2020 $4,721 $343,700 $0 $343,700
2019 $4,584 $336,200 $0 $336,200
2018 $5,211 $387,700 $0 $387,700
2017 $5,269 $378,180 $0 $0
2016 $4,847 $343,800 $0 $343,800
2015 $4,798 $331,000 $0 $331,000
2014 $4,317 $245,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4487369

Stellar MLS

APN: 0080-09-1002