965 WHITMAN DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34243
Active150 days on marketListed Feb 27, 2026MLS #TB8467361
About this home
965 WHITMAN DRIVE
Auction Property. Experience comfortable living in this spacious 3BR 2.5 Bath Townhome located in the community of Shadybrook Village! The first floor is designed with an open layout, including a family room, kitchen equipped with walk-in pantry, a versatile bonus room and formal dining room. Sliding doors in the dining room lead to a screened porch and private fenced yard with direct access to the community clubhouse, pool and playground just steps away! All three bedrooms are situated upstairs. The primary bedroom offers its own private balcony, perfect for relaxing outdoors! The AC was installed in 2024 and a new roof installed in 2025. While this townhome will need some tender loving care to restore its original charm and character, it presents an opportunity for custom personalization! In addition to the clubhouse and pool, there are tennis courts and basketball courts in the East Entrance of the Community. Owners must own for 2 years prior to leasing with minimum 1 year leases. This fantastic location is near University Town Center, downtown Sarasota and its beautiful beaches, Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport, golf courses, retail therapy and a wide array of restaurants! This Townhome is ideal as a primary residence, a seasonal getaway or as an addition to your investment portfolio!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
1,356
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1973
Year built
Two
Levels
$66
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.
$1,561 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,561/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.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$66 vs $330
Days on market
150 vs 58 typical
Where $66/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 Oneco
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Oneco — neighborhood snapshot
Population
31,672
Median age
50
Median income
$40,538
Median home value
$146,433
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
2,838
For the school run
Manatee County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
156 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 72% below the SARASOTA 34243 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 965 WHITMAN DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$105,000
940 BYRON COURT UNIT 17c · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,408 sqft · $75/sqft · 228 DOM
Sold · May ’26$98,000
1190 LONGFELLOW WAY UNIT 135C · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,408 sqft · $70/sqft · 335 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$165,000
1052 LONGFELLOW CIRCLE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,408 sqft · $117/sqft · 405 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
Kat Bonelli
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 965 WHITMAN DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 965 WHITMAN DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
965 WHITMAN DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 965 WHITMAN DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,561/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $634/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 965 WHITMAN DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $634 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 965 WHITMAN DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,371. 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 965 WHITMAN DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Breed Restrictions. 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 $89,900, this home is listed about 84% below the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 965 WHITMAN DRIVE?+
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School (elementary), Southeast High School (high), Electa Lee Magnet Middle School (middle) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34243 market on paper
$89,900 is 72% below the SARASOTA 34243 median of $325,000, and at $66/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $496.
02Know the monthly fee
The association fee is $634/mo. That usually buys real services — verify what's covered before comparing this home against fee-free alternatives.
03Time on market is leverage
150 days on market against a Sarasota median of 58 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $124,900, now $89,900 — a $35K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of FUTURE HOME REALTY INC · Rose Brown. MLS #TB8467361.
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