Welcome to this beautifully remodeled 11th floor GULF FRONT Whispering Sands tower residence - just one floor below the penthouse level - where sweeping, unobstructed FULL Gulf views meet breathtaking, colorful sunsets that paint the sky each evening. This light filled 2BR/2BA condo is the perfect combination of refined coastal style with effortless, comfortable living. The bright open kitchen is designed for both entertaining and everyday elegance, featuring an expansive, 8-foot breakfast bar, granite countertops, Whirlpool, GE & KitchenAid stainless appliances, recessed lighting, and a convenient built-in corner workspace. NEW 2024 hurricane impact sliders frame your private, enclosed 24' Gulf front balcony - the ideal space for enjoying peaceful morning coffee or sunset cocktails above the shoreline. The tranquil primary suite features a walk-in closet and beautifully remodeled ensuite bath with spacious dual vanity and glassed walk-in shower. A set of French doors with privacy shades leads to a flexible guest suite with twin Murphy beds & built-ins, easily transitioning from private office to welcoming bedroom. A second guest bath entry creates a true ensuite experience. Thoughtful upgrades in this unit include track lighting, textured ceilings, remote-controlled overhead fans, and a whole-house water filtration system. 2024 HVAC. Whispering Sands is a premiere 55+ Gulf front property on the westernmost point of Siesta Key, featuring 800' of private quartz sand beach, 2 heated pools, clubhouse and Tower Lounge - both of which are in the initial stages of being completely remodeled - beachside Tiki Hut, gas grills, shuffleboard, canoe/kayak storage, and onsite management. You're also ideally just around the corner from the colorful boutiques and dining options of Siesta Key Village! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own this sophisticated Gulf front residence that captures a true resort lifestyle while remaining warm, welcoming, and wonderfully livable.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Stone Counters
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Furnished Description: Negotiable
- Flooring: Tile
Appliances
- Convection Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Electric Water Heater
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Range
- Range Hood
- Refrigerator
- Water Filtration System
- Laundry Features: Common Area, Corridor Access, Laundry Room, Same Floor As Condo Unit
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central, Electric
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Level: First
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: GULF OF AMERICA
- Water Features: Beach, Gulf/Ocean, Lagoon, Gulf/Ocean Front, Water Access, Waterfront
- Gulf/Ocean
- Waterfront Feet: 800
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony
- Lighting
- Sliding Doors
- Storage
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Size Acres: 3.19
- Lot Size Square Feet: 139120
Garage and Parking
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Circular Driveway, Covered, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Guest
Home Features
- View: Gulf/Ocean - Full, Lagoon, Pool, Trees/Woods, Water
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Handicap Modified, Laundry, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Vehicle Restrictions, Wheelchair Access
- Association Fee: 1440
- 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: 1440
- Association Name: Jackie Runyon, General Manager
- Association Name 2: Whispering Sands Condominium Association, Inc.
- Association Phone: 9413498458
- Senior Community: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- High School: Sarasota High
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 11
Amenities and Community Features
- Cable TV
- Clubhouse
- Elevator(s)
- Fitness Center
- Handicap Modified
- Laundry
- Maintenance
- Optional Additional Fees
- Pool
- Recreation Facilities
- Security
- Shuffleboard Court
- Storage
- Vehicle Restrictions
- Wheelchair Access
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Fitness Center, Pool, Wheelchair Access, Street Lights
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 2 Months
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 6142
- 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.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: WHISPERING SANDS
- Parcel Number: 0080157064
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1663
- Public Survey Section: 11
- Subdivision: WHISPERING SANDS
- Township: 37S
- Zoning: RMF2
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1282
- Year Built: 1973
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1464
- Building Name: NORTH TOWER
- Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
- Direction Faces: East
- Foundation Details: Stilt/On Piling
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 53
- Property Attached: Yes
- Roof: Built-Up, Tile
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: High Rise
- Total Area Sqft: 1282
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Fiber Optics
- Phone Available
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
