Neighborhood · Redington Shores, Florida
Whispering Forest
Quiet Gulf-Barrier Living Minutes From the Sand
1
Homes for sale
$675,000
Median list price
$318
Avg price / sqft
80
Median days on market
Whispering Forest sits on the Redington Shores barrier island in Pinellas County, a small residential pocket within easy reach of the Gulf and a short walk-or-bike from the beach. The pace here is neighborhood-quiet, with nearby communities like Sunset Reef and the Redington Shores Yacht And Tennis Club rounding out the area's coastal character. Downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport are both about 36 minutes away, so you get island calm without cutting yourself off from the mainland.
For buyers, this is a thin, fast-moving market. There's currently one active listing among the broader Redington Shores homes for sale, priced at $675,000, and homes here have been selling at 101% of asking with a median 16 days on market. When something comes up, you'll want to move — check the live map to see what's available right now.
Whispering Forest is a community in Redington Shores, Florida.
Quick facts
$675,000 – $675K price range
2,121 sqft median home
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Whispering Forest
Every active listing inside the Whispering Forest boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Whispering Forest market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$753,250
Median sold price
102%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
5 days
Median time to sell
Whispering Forest vs Redington Shores
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Whispering Forest boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Whispering Forest is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Whispering Forest home
≈ $4,162/mo
$675,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
145
Median age
53
Median income
$158,700
Median home value
$697,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Whispering Forest
Active
Top 18% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Active
Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Relationships
Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Straight answers
Whispering Forest FAQs
Is Whispering Forest a good place to live?+
It's a quiet residential pocket on the Redington Shores barrier island, close to the Gulf and about 36 minutes from downtown Tampa and the airport. Assigned schools include Bauder Elementary School, Seminole Middle School, and Career Academies of Seminole. It suits buyers who want island calm with mainland access.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The single active listing is priced at $675,000, and homes sold over the past year had a median sold price of $751,500. At an average of $318 per square foot, this is a mid-to-upper coastal price point rather than an entry-level one.
What do homes cost in Whispering Forest?+
Current pricing centers on $675,000 for the active listing, with a median home size around 2,121 square feet. Over the last 12 months, five homes sold at a median of $751,500, so expect prices in the high-$600Ks to mid-$700Ks depending on size and condition.
How is the market right now?+
It's tight and fast. With just one active listing and only five sales in the past year, inventory is thin, homes are moving in a median of 16 days, and sellers have been getting 101% of asking on average, so come prepared to act.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median property tax runs about $4,754 per year. HOA data isn't currently available for the neighborhood, so confirm any dues on a specific property before you write an offer.
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