** PRICE IMPROVEMENT! ** Welcome to this beautifully REMODELED 2 bed/2 bath GULF FRONT residence, where quiet luxury meets modern comfort! Breathtaking FULL GULF VIEWS. *FURNITURE INCLUDED.* Exceptionally light and bright, this is a rare, highly desirable END UNIT featuring an extra window with sunny southern exposure. Step inside to a spacious OPEN CONCEPT layout, featuring brand NEW 2025 LUXURY VINYL PLANK flooring, crown molding, beautifully textured walls and ceilings, and NEW 2025 designer overhead fandeliers and balcony ceiling fans. 5 panel interior doors throughout add an elegant touch. The living room offers deep elegant built-ins, perfect for displaying collectibles from your travels. Two NEW complete sets of 2024 floor to ceiling hurricane impact sliders open from the living room and primary bedroom into to your own 25’ private open air balcony overlooking 800’ of PRIVATE BEACH and the shimmering Gulf. After sunset, open the glass doors, pull the screen sliders across, and take in the gentle Gulf breeze as you drift off to the soothing sound of the waves. Wake up to breathtaking water views and the cheerful calls of the seagulls as you sip your morning coffee. The bright chef’s kitchen is designed for both functionality and style, with granite countertops extending into a built-in corner desk, a large breakfast bar, and premium KitchenAid, Bosch, and GE Profile stainless appliances. Thoughtful details include an Avallon 32-bottle wine refrigerator, warming drawer, soft close drawers, deep pull-out drawers for pots and pans, and an appliance garage, while dimmable recessed lighting adds ambiance to the space. The primary suite includes a custom walk-in closet and an ensuite bath featuring dual vanities and a glass enclosed travertine tiled shower. A set of French doors opens to the versatile guest bedroom, which is large enough to accommodate two queen beds or it can function as a home office or den. Ideally located just around the corner from Siesta Key Village, Whispering Sands is a premiere 55+ Gulf front property offering 800' of private quartz sand beach, 2 heated pools, canoe/kayak storage, Tiki Hut, beachside grills, & onsite management. The Tower Lounge - for the exclusive use of tower owners and their guests outside of community wide events - and the Clubhouse are in the beginning stages of being completely & beautifully REMODELED following damage from the 2024 hurricanes. A NEW 2025 building roof is also being put in place. NEW beach plantings are being completed! This extraordinary coastal retreat is waiting for you!
Pending
Price cut: $140K (5/17)
$1,259,000
20 Whispering Sands Dr APT 406, Sarasota, FL 34242
2beds
1,282sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 1973
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$982/sqft
$1,517/mo HOA
What's special
Private beachFull gulf viewsGulf front residenceBreakfast barGranite countertopsPrivate quartz sand beachAppliance garage
- 73 days
- on Zillow |
- 218 |
- 10 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 06, 2025 at 08:45pm
Listing Provided by:
Harriet Stopher 404-316-8944,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-349-4411
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4645811
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Storage Rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Sinks, En Suite Bathroom, Shower No Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x14
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x25
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Exhaust Fan, Granite Counters, Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x21
Living room
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area, Corridor Access, Laundry Room, Same Floor As Condo Unit
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Drapes, Storm Window(s), Rods, Shades, Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,464
- Total interior livable area: 1,282 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Covered, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Ground Level, Guest
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Balcony, Irrigation System, Lighting, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Trees/Woods, Water, Gulf/Ocean - Full
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Gulf/Ocean - Full
- Waterfront features: Gulf/Ocean Front, Waterfront, Beach, Gulf/Ocean, Beach Access, Gulf/Ocean Access, Lagoon Access
- Body of water: GULF OF AMERICA
Lot
- Size: 2.47 Acres
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0080156024
- Zoning: RMF2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Built-Up
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gulf/Ocean Front, Water Access, Waterfront, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Fitness Center, Pool, Wheelchair Access
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detector(s)
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: WHISPERING SANDS
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Vehicle Restrictions, Wheelchair Access
- Services included: Cable TV, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $1,517 monthly
- HOA name: Jackie Runyon, General Manager
- HOA phone: 941-349-8458
- Second HOA name: Whispering Sands Condo Association
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $982/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $927,400
- Annual tax amount: $10,753
- Date on market: 4/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Other
- Ownership: Condominium
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
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