$475,000
101 Whispering Sands Drive
Sarasota, FL 34242
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Welcome to affordable GULF FRONT living! This is the BEST PRICED CONDO in Whispering Sands. The sellers are also willing to offer a $60,000 SELLER CREDIT with an acceptable offer, to offset any future improvements or assessments. This recently updated, 2 bed/2 bath, DOUBLE LANAI CORNER unit is nestled in the southwest corner of the popular Tropic View building, the Whispering Sands midrise closest to the Gulf and 800' of your own private beach! The freshly painted interior features NEW luxury vinyl plank flooring, NEW interior doors, and NEW overhead designer lighting and fans. Four sets of floor-to-ceiling sliders open from the living areas and bedrooms into TWO separate 24’ glassed and screened lanais – complete with epoxy flooring and NEW ceiling fans to capture the coastal breezes. After a full day at the beach, meal prep is easy in your partially open kitchen featuring NEW granite countertops, farmhouse style stainless sink, and NEW 2025 Whirlpool and GE stainless appliances. The spacious primary bedroom includes a nice walk-in closet and an ensuite bath, while the generous second bedroom comfortably accommodates up to two queen beds and boasts a full wall of closet space. Both updated bathrooms feature NEW cabinets, vanities, & fixtures, with glassed walk-in showers and recessed lighting. Brand NEW 2026 HVAC system and 2025 water heater. The unit also comes with its own assigned storage locker located just across the hall, ideal for storing all of your beach essentials. Conveniently located next door to the colorful shops and restaurants of Siesta Key Village, Whispering Sands is a premiere 55+ Gulf front property offering two heated pools, beachside Tiki Hut and gas grills, shuffleboard, canoe/kayak storage, and 800' of PRIVATE quartz sand beach. The clubhouse is currently undergoing complete remodeling. Upon completion in 2026, it will include a full catering kitchen, fitness rooms, large screen TV, and an elegant space for community wide or private social events. New landscaping plan for the building and throughout the entire 25-acre property is currently underway. Attractively priced below market, this unit represents a great investment. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the ease of island living at Whispering Sands!
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history135 days on market
- Status: ActiveMay 28, 2026
- Listed$575,000Jan 6, 2026
- Price reduced$475,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Condominium
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 135
- Subdivision
- Whispering Sands
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1969
- Living area
- 1,271 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $374
- Building area
- 1,557 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 69,187 sq ft
- Flood zone
- AE (12115C0139G)
- Annual taxes
- $5,864 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 0080153007
- Zoning
- RMF2
- MLS #
- A4674069
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Common Area, Corridor Access, Laundry Room, Same Floor As Condo Unit
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- North
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Parking features
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Ground Level, Guest
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $1,483/mo
- Total annual fees
- $17,796
- HOA name
- Jackie Runyon, General Manager
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 2 Months
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, Other
- Ownership
- Condominium
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- At least one person leasing the unit must be 55 years of age or older.
- Approval process
- Application, background check, & approval by Association Manager.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Built-Up
- Foundation
- Slab
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- No
- Senior community
- Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 15x19 |
| Dining Room | First | 11x11 |
| Kitchen | First | 9x10 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 13x16 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 12x13 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 8x24 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 8x24 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-12-02
- On market date
- 2026-01-06
- Original list price
- $575,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-05-28
- Tax legal description
- UNIT 107 TROPIC VIEW WHISPERING SANDS VILLAGE SEC 3
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From US 41, go west on Siesta Drive, over the North Bridge onto Siesta Key. The road will curve left and turn into Higel. After the intersection with Midnight Pass Road, make the sharp RH turn at the small roundabout and the road changes into Ocean Blvd. Whispering Sands is about a mile on your right, on the Gulf side of the Key. Come into the main entrance, stop at Stop sign, turn left. At the next intersection, turn right. The building is the 3-story midrise building on your right.
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