Affordable GULF FRONT living! Welcome to this recently updated 2 bed/2 bath, DOUBLE LANAI CORNER unit nestled in the southwest corner of the popular Tropic View building, the Whispering Sands midrise closest to the Gulf and 800' of private beach. The freshly painted interior features NEW luxury vinyl plank flooring, interior doors, and 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. 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 beach. The clubhouse is currently undergoing complete remodeling. Upon completion in early 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 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!
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 7
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai: 24 x 8
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Level: First
- Living Room Dimensions: 15 x 19
- Living Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Storage Rooms
Appliances
- Convection Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Electric Water Heater
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Range
- Range Hood
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Common Area, Corridor Access, Laundry Room, Same Floor As Condo Unit
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 13 x 16
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 13
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Open Floorplan
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Stone Counters
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Window Features: Shades, Window Treatments
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central, Electric
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 9 x 10
- Kitchen Level: First
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: GULF OF AMERICA
- Water Features: Beach, Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean, Lagoon
- Gulf/Ocean
- Waterfront Feet: 800
Exterior and Lot Features
- Lighting
- Sliding Doors
- Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch, Screened
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
- Porch Dimensions: 8 x 24
- Porch Level: First
Garage and Parking
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Ground Level, Guest
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 1.59
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
- Lot Size Square Feet: 69187
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Handicap Modified, Laundry, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Pool, Security, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Vehicle Restrictions, Wheelchair Access
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1483
- Association Name: Jackie Runyon, General Manager
- Association Name 2: Whispering Sands Condominium Association, Inc.
- Association Phone: 9413498458
- Pets Allowed: No
- Senior Community: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- High School: Sarasota High
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 2 Months
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool, Special Community Restrictions, Wheelchair Access, Street Lights
Other Property Info
- Community Association WaterFeatures: Gulf/Ocean Front, Water Access, Waterfront
- Annual Tax Amount: 5863.94
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- 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.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: WHISPERING SANDS
- Parcel Number: 0080153007
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1653
- Public Survey Range: 17E
- Public Survey Section: 11
- Subdivision: WHISPERING SANDS
- Township: 37S
- Zoning: RMF2
- Management Company: On Site Property Manager
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 1483 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1271
- Year Built: 1969
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1557
- Building Name: TROPIC VIEW
- Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
- Direction Faces: North
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 57
- Property Attached: Yes
- Roof: Built-Up
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Building Total Stories: 3
- Structure Type: Corner Unit, End Unit, Mid Rise
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Fiber Optics
- Phone Available
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
