$390,000
SOLD OCT 21, 2019

225 Hourglass Way Unit 301 Sarasota, FL 34242

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,271 Sq Ft
$780/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$307 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

232 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1,600 Feet of Waterfront
  • Private Beach
  • Oak Trees
  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Fitness Center
  • Senior Community

About This Home

As of April 2023

GREAT PRICE! This TOP FLOOR, midrise unit on the sunny side of the building is about as close to perfection as it gets. This pristine 2 bed/2 bath condo with huge 36' lanai in the Gulf front property of Whispering Sands features a brand NEW, UPDATED, OPEN concept kitchen with quartz countertops, new backsplash, stainless appliances, recessed LED lighting, and a breakfast bar that seats two! The engineered wood floors throughout the unit are perfect for Florida and soft on the feet. Soft neutral paint, gleaming baseboards. The 2nd bedroom gives you options as either a bedroom or office/den, offering a queen Murphy bed with built-in adjustable bookshelves, pull out nightstands, headboard, and remote controlled overhead lighting. The exceptionally large lanai adds lots of extended living space and provides sunny 180 degree views of beautiful landscaping, a partial view of the lagoon, AND...a perfect view of the July 4th Siesta Key fireworks! Unit has 3 sets of new hurricane impact interior sliding glass doors. Includes an owner’s storage unit down the hall. Assigned covered parking. Carpeted interior hallways. Whispering Sands is a 55+ Gulf front community offering beautifully landscaped grounds, security, onsite association manager, secure key fob access to the buildings & facilities, 2 heated pools, 800’ of PRIVATE BEACH, clubhouse with Wi-Fi, catering kitchen, & fitness rooms, Tiki hut, grills, shuffleboard, & beachside canoe/kayak storage racks! Selected furniture available.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Harriet Stopher

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY License #3376471

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Bogdan Osipov

OSIPOV GROUP REAL ESTATE License #3305013

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,773

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 1,600 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property fronts gulf or ocean
  • Private Beach
  • Public Beach
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Oak Trees

HOA Fees

  • $780 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,271 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Hall

Home Security

Outdoor Features

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

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Association fees include cable TV, community pool, escrow reserves fund, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, maintenance repairs, manager, pest control, pool maintenance, private road, recreational facilities, security, sewer, trash, water
  • Nancy Rawlings, General Manager Association, Phone Number (941) 349-8458
  • Visit Association Website
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Whispering Sands Community
  • Whispering Sands Sec 2 Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • Rental Restrictions
  • Community features wheelchair access
  • Handicap Modified Features In Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Recreation Facilities
  • Shuffleboard Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Security Service
  • Storm Windows
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,773

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$780 per month

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Cable TV, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, 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
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1271
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Building Area Total: 1557
  • Directions to Property: From US 41, go west on Siesta Drive over the North Bridge onto Siesta Key. Continue heading south on Higel & make a sharp right turn onto Ocean Blvd. Whispering Sands is about a mile on your right just north of Siesta Village.
  • Status: Sold
  • Down Payment Resource URL: http://www.workforce-resource.com/eligibility/listing?metro_area=MFRMLS&listing_id=A4423157&show_results=true&skip_sso=true
  • Down Payment Resource URL 2: http://www.workforce-resource.com/eligibility/listing?metro_area=MFRMLS&listing_id=A4423157&cview=true&show_results=true&customer_portal=true
  • FCHR URL: Yes
  • Floor Number: 3
  • Homestead Y N: Yes
  • Unit Number Y N: No
  • Property Description: Mid Rise
  • Call Center Phone Number: (800) 746-9464
  • Ratio: Close Price\List Price: 0.97524
  • Price per Sq Ft: 306.85
  • Close to Original List Price Ratio: 0.8686
  • Ratio: Current Price\Building Area Total: 250.48
  • View: Yes
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Built in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), L Dining, Master Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Blinds, Storm Window(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 225
  • Room Count: 4
  • Additional Rooms: Storage Rooms
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Water
  • Water Body Name: Gulf Of Mexico
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Access: Beach - Private, Beach - Public, Gulf/Ocean, Lagoon
  • Water View Y N: No
  • Water Access Y N: Yes
  • Water Extras Y N: No
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0139F
  • Waterfront Frontage: 1600
  • Additional Water Information: Whispering Sands is a complex situated on the Gulf of Mexico, with a lagoon and 800' of its own private beach. Beachfront canoe/kayak racks.
  • Water Frontage Feet Beach Prvt: 800
  • Water Frontage Feet Gulf Ocean: 800

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Parking Features: Covered, Guest
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Street Lights
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Corridor Access, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Fitness, Pool, Water Access, Waterfront, Wheelchair Access
  • Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Handicap Modified, Laundry, Maintenance, Other, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Wheelchair Access
  • Association Fee: 780
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Nancy Rawlings, General Manager
  • Phone: (941) 349-8458
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Condo Fees Term: Monthly
  • Association Website: www.whisperingsandssarasota.com
  • Association Email: office@whisperingsandssarasota.com
  • Condo Land Included Y N: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Approval Required YN: Yes

Fee Information

  • Monthly HOA Fee: 780

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RMF2
  • Parcel Number: 0080092017
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Flood Zone Date: 2016-11-04
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Lighting

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Minimum Lease: 2 Months
  • Approval Process: Application, background check, interview.
  • Num Timesper Year: 2
  • Lease Restrictions Y N: Yes
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Tenants must be 55+ years of age.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2773
  • Tax Book Number: 2-46
  • Tax Lot: 301

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Beach - Private, Gulf/Ocean

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2023
Closed on
Apr 6, 2023
Sold by
Jones Thomas W and Jones Jennifer L
Bought by
Omeara Daniel Patrick and Omeara Christine Cerelli
Seller's Agent
Jeff Kattrein
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Morgan
ENGEL & VOELKERS VENICE DOWNTOWN
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$676,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-3.22%
Total Days on Market
232
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
$651,023

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$25,477
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.77%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2019
Closed on
Oct 21, 2019
Sold by
Shagrin Jonathan M and Shagrin Barbara E
Bought by
Jones Thomas W and Jones Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Harriet Stopher
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Bogdan Osipov
OSIPOV GROUP REAL ESTATE
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-13.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.26%
Original Mortgage
$351,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2009
Sold by
Shagrin Barbara E and Shagrin Jonathan M
Bought by
Shagrin Jonathan M and Shagrin Barbara E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2000
Sold by
Jameson Roger S and Jameson Lorraine
Bought by
Shagrin Barbara E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1993
Sold by
Cardillo Elaine D
Bought by
Jameson Roger S and Jameson Lorraine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
7.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1993
Sold by
Cardillo Elaine D
Bought by
Jameson Roger S and Jameson Lorraine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
7.14%

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $676,500 --
Warranty Deed $390,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Personal Reps Deed $100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $351,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $65,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/06/2023 04/06/23 Sold $676,500 -3.2% $532 / Sq Ft
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2023 03/05/23 For Sale $699,000 +79.2% $550 / Sq Ft
10/21/2019 10/21/19 Sold $390,000 -2.5% $307 / Sq Ft
09/04/2019 09/04/19 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2019 07/27/19 Price Changed $399,900 -4.6% $315 / Sq Ft
05/09/2019 05/09/19 Price Changed $419,000 -5.8% $330 / Sq Ft
03/16/2019 03/16/19 Price Changed $445,000 -0.9% $350 / Sq Ft
01/15/2019 01/15/19 For Sale $449,000 -- $353 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

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 $5,704 $446,700 -- $446,700
2023 $5,704 $485,600 $0 $485,600
2022 $5,240 $441,700 $0 $441,700
2021 $4,530 $335,100 $0 $335,100
2020 $4,518 $328,000 $0 $328,000
2019 $3,769 $271,300 $0 $271,300
2018 $2,773 $228,394 $0 $0
2017 $2,758 $223,696 $0 $0
2016 $2,756 $232,900 $0 $232,900
2015 $2,804 $222,800 $0 $222,800
2014 $2,792 $212,655 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4423157

Stellar MLS

APN: 0080-09-2017