$470,000
About this home
Welcome to 5883 Whistlewood, a centrally located Sarasota retreat, with no HOA, that blends everyday convenience with the best of Florida living. If you’ve been searching for a home that offers a relaxed, coastal lifestyle with quick access to everything Sarasota is known for, this is it. Live just 7.5 miles from downtown Sarasota, where world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment await. Enjoy easy evenings at spots like Ocean Prime, weekend strolls along the Bayfront, or spur-of-the-moment outings to the Farmers Market. When you’re craving beach time, Siesta Key, consistently ranked America’s #1 beach, is only 7 miles away, making sunrise walks, sunset sessions, and full beach days part of your weekly routine. Back at home, unwind in your private swimming pool or relax in the screened-in lanai overlooking a fully fenced backyard, perfect for pets, play, and peaceful afternoons outdoors. Inside, the home offers 4 bedrooms, giving you the flexibility to create guest space, a home office, or a hobby room. The location is ideal for those who value both privacy and connectivity. The neighborhood is quiet and established, yet you’re only 0.8 miles from I-75, making commutes smooth and travel effortless. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being just 2 miles from Urfer Family Park, with walking trails, playgrounds, and green space to enjoy year-round. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, a seasonal escape, or a property that balances lifestyle with convenience, 5883 Whistlewood delivers a truly complete Sarasota experience, pool days, beach weekends, downtown nights, and a peaceful home base in the heart of town.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRA4671389
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- RIDGEWOOD ESTATES 20TH ADD
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 302
- On market date
- November 11, 2025
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.18 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 846
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student:teacher ratio
- 8.2:1
- District
- SARASOTA
Walkability
Blended score for SARASOTA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in SARASOTA, from live MLS data.
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