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  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,282 Sq. Ft.
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20 Whispering Sands Drive #1205, Sarasota, FLVideo Tour of 20 Whispering Sands Drive #1205, Sarasota, FL.
Beachfront Penthouse Condo on Siesta Key! Have you been waiting for an opportunity that's just too good to pass up? This spacious two bedroom, two bathroom home offers a versatile layout perfect for personal use or entertaining family and friends. Recently renovated, this top-floor condo places you directly above Siesta Key's powdery quartz sands and offers unobstructed, breathtaking views of the Gulf. Balconies on the penthouse level are two feet wider than the floors below and offer the ultimate in privacy and tranquility, allowing you the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking sunsets while watching the soothing waves roll in without interruption. To make this offer even better, there are new impact windows and sliding doors, water heater installed in 2019, HVAC installed in 2021 and a large private storage locker just outside the front door. Whispering Sands is a resort-style community with amenities that include two swimming pools, two clubhouses, exercise rooms, a picnic area with a tiki hut and grills, kayak and canoe storage, a large lagoon, meticulously landscaped grounds and more than 800 feet of private beach. Situated in the heart of world-renowned Siesta Key Village, you'll have private access to the island's vibrant dining, shopping and entertainment scene along with all the services you'll need to enjoy an island lifestyle. And you'll be just minutes from the many cultural attractions Sarasota offers such as the Ringling Museum, Selby Botanical Gardens, the Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota's own Opera, Orchestra and Ballet, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Mote Marine, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, world-class golf courses, professional sports teams and much more. Whether you're seeking a vacation retreat, investment property, or year-round beachfront living, this Whispering Sands condo offers a remarkable opportunity.

Full Property Details for 20 Whispering Sands Dr #1205

General

  • Price: $1,499,000
  • HOA FEE: $1,398/month
  • Taxes: $9,954 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Condo
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: A4666698
  • Updated: 12/30/2025
  • Added to Site: 80 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: 2 Months

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Interior Features: Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Common Area, Same Floor As Condo Unit

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Lighting, Sliding Doors, Storage

Parking

  • Carports: Yes
  • Carport: 1
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Covered Spaces: 1

Location

  • Area: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
  • County: Sarasota
  • Development Name: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
  • Subdivision: WHISPERING SANDS SEC 6
  • Driving Directions: From I-75 take SR-758 Bee Ridge Road. Continue west to intersection at Tamiami Trail. Continue through intersection onto Bay Road. Continue onto S Osprey Avenue. Make left at next traffic light onto Siesta Drive. Continue onto Higel Road. At round-a-bout take first exit onto Ocean Boulevard. Turn right on Whispering Sands Drive. (Make first left into parking area for Management Office to get parking pass.) Continue on Whispering Sands Drive and take left to continue on Whispering Sands Drive. Follow around and stay to your right. 20 Whispering Sands will be the tower building on your left.
  • Direction Faces: East

Community

  • Community Name: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
  • Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Pool, Special Community Restrictions
  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Name: Jackie Runyon
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Adult Community: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: Cement Siding, Stucco
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Square Feet: 1,282
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1973

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 2.47
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 107,742
  • Lot Size: 2.4734
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Desc: Beach, Gulf/Ocean, Lagoon
  • Water Front Desc.: Beach, Gulf/Ocean, Lagoon

Financial Considerations

  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
  • Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
  • Condo Fee: $1,398
  • Condo Fee Freq: Monthly
  • Tax Amount: $9,954
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: UNIT 1205 WHISPERING SANDS SEC 6
  • Flood Zone Info: AE
  • APN: 80156071
  • Property ID: 80156071
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Schools serving 20 Whispering Sands Dr #1205

School District:Sarasota County School District
NameGradesDistance
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
4747 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
PK-52.6 mi
Brookside Middle School
3636 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239
6-83.1 mi
Sarasota High School
2155 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
9-124.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 20 Whispering Sands Dr #1205 Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
10/30/2025
Listed
$1,499,000
49.9%
MLS
11/14/2023
Sold
$1,000,000
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Tax History for 20 Whispering Sands Dr #1205

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,697
7%
$932,000
14%
2024
$9,954
4%
$821,100
-7%
2023
$9,551
31%
$880,000
54%
2021
$7,290
-17%
$571,800
-28%
2022
$8,772
20%
$798,800
57%
2021
$7,290
1%
$508,800
-8%
2019
$7,190
-11%
$551,300
-11%
2018
$8,057
8%
$618,310
9%
2017
$7,480
7%
$567,200
11%
2016
$6,967
-2%
$511,000
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2015
$7,126
-6%
$509,400
-6%
2014
$7,584
6%
$541,200
8%
2013
$7,149
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$500,700
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20 Whispering Sands Drive #1205, Sarasota, FL 34242 (MLS# A4666698) is a Condo property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 20 Whispering Sands Drive #1205 is currently listed for $1,499,000 and was received on October 30, 2025. This property is listed by Christa Spalding from our Siesta Key Office.Want to learn more about 20 Whispering Sands Drive #1205? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Sarasota? You can browse all Sarasota real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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