160 WHITTIER DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active131 days on marketListed Mar 15, 2026MLS #A4680584
About this home
160 WHITTIER DRIVE
DIRECT GULF FRONT Modern Estate with 135 ft. of private beachfront on Lido Beach. This gated 3-story residence offers 4,751 sq. ft., with 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 half baths, and unobstructed panoramic Gulf views from every level. Expansive terraces, floor-to-ceiling glass, and seamless indoor-outdoor living highlights the coastal lifestyle. Designed for flexibility, both the 2nd and 3rd floors include full living, dining, and primary suites—ideal for multigenerational living or rental income potential. The 2nd-floor lanai features automated screens, an infinity-edge pool & spa, and open sundeck. The 3rd floor offers a vast living space, wet bar, large sundeck, and a luxurious primary suite with dual sinks, soaking tub, separate water closet with bidet, and a large walk-in shower and closet. Premium features include a 3-car garage, elevator, 1,300 sq. ft. storage room, generator, Crestron Home automation, Sonos sound system, motorized shades, gas appliances, zoned A/C, and advanced security with surveillance. Just a short walk to St. Armands Circle and minutes to Downtown Sarasota, this exceptional property combines architectural excellence, privacy, and world-class beachfront living.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4,751
Sqft
0.46 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
2013
Year built
Three Or More
Levels
$2,936
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$94,158 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$94,158/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$2,936 vs $325
Days on market
131 vs 58 typical
Where $2,936/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Sarasota
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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SARASOTA 34236 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
13,916
Median age
66.6
Median income
$96,400
Median home value
$917,100
Avg household
1.63
Households w/ children
460
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
147 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 1543% above the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 160 WHITTIER DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$3,450,000
156 EMERSON DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,486 sqft · $769/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$15,800,000
171 WHITTIER DRIVE · same community
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 6,367 sqft · $2,482/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$10,250,000
435 L AMBIANCE DRIVE UNIT PH-J
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,711 sqft · $2,176/sqft · 71 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 160 WHITTIER DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 160 WHITTIER DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
160 WHITTIER DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 160 WHITTIER DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $94,158/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 160 WHITTIER DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $161,917. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $13,950,000, this home is listed about 2347% above the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$13,950,000 runs 1543% above the SARASOTA 34236 median — but at 4,751 sqft it's also nearly 3 times the size of the typical Sarasota listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
131 days on market against a Sarasota median of 58 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
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Listing courtesy of AREA 342 PROPERTY SPECIALISTS · Kathy Duggan. MLS #A4680584.
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