208 HOURGLASS WAY UNIT V11, SARASOTA, FL, 34242
Active30 days on marketListed Jul 7, 2026MLS #A4698323
About this home
208 HOURGLASS WAY UNIT V11
This rare, freestanding 3-bedroom, 2-bath villa presents an exceptional opportunity to create the coastal home you've always envisioned in the premier Gulf front community of Whispering Sands. With its highly desirable floor plan, attached 2-car garage, and private fenced patio, this residence offers the perfect foundation for a truly personalized retreat. Professionally remediated following Hurricane Helene, this villa is being offered in its current condition. Featuring concrete floors, partial drywall, and no kitchen or bathroom fixtures, this residence offers a true blank canvas – inviting you to select every finish, fixture, and detail to create a home that reflects your own style and vision. Washer and dryer hookup is located in the garage. Important exterior improvements have already been completed, including NEW 2025 villa and garage roofs and fresh exterior paint, while a comprehensive two-year community landscaping enhancement plan is in the planning stages. Life at Whispering Sands is about far more than just your residence. Enjoy 800 feet of PRIVATE quartz sand beach, two heated pools, clubhouse (currently undergoing complete remodeling that will also include a catering kitchen and fitness rooms), beachside Tiki Hut, shuffleboard courts, canoe/kayak storage, and professionally maintained grounds, all just a short stroll from the shops, restaurants, and vibrant charm of Siesta Key Village. The comprehensive HOA fee includes cable, high speed internet, recreational amenities, landscaping, reserves escrow, HOA insurance, on-site management & maintenance team, security, water and sewer – allowing you to spend more time enjoying the island lifestyle. Freestanding villas in Whispering Sands are exceptionally rare. This is a unique opportunity to create a home that reflects your personal taste while enjoying maintenance-free living in one of Siesta Key's most desirable 55+ Gulf front communities.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,432
Sqft
7.74 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1968
Year built
One
Levels
$335
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$5,263 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$5,263/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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.
vs edgeAI estimate
−27.4%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$335 vs $344
Days on market
30 vs 61 typical
Where $335/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
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The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
159 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 1% above the SARASOTA 34242 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 208 HOURGLASS WAY UNIT V11
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$640,000
237 HOURGLASS WAY UNIT V6 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,329 sqft · $482/sqft · 8 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$762,000
108 WHISPERING SANDS DRIVE UNIT V26 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,612 sqft · $473/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$1,120,000
5790 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD UNIT 406
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,433 sqft · $782/sqft · 3 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 208 HOURGLASS WAY UNIT V11 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 208 HOURGLASS WAY UNIT V11 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
208 HOURGLASS WAY UNIT V11 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 208 HOURGLASS WAY UNIT V11?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $5,263/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $1,793/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 208 HOURGLASS WAY UNIT V11?+
The association fee works out to $1,793 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 208 HOURGLASS WAY UNIT V11?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,258. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 208 HOURGLASS WAY UNIT V11?+
The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $480,000, this home is listed about 16% below the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Harriet Stopher. MLS #A4698323.
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