1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive #A205, Sarasota, FL 34236
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1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive #A205,Sarasota, FL 34236
$1,650,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Condominium
- Sold
Listed by: liz snyder, lisa morreale
Office: premier sotheby's international realty
MLS#:A4673088
Source:MFRMLS
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Price summary
- Price:$1,650,000
About this home
Experience luxury gulf-front living at L'Elegance on Lido Key Beach. This beautifully updated two-bedroom, two-bath residence offers stunning, unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico from every room. Recent updates include a contemporary and chic kitchen and bath design, porcelain tile flooring throughout, remote-control shades and a built-in Murphy bed in the second bedroom, ideal for maximizing comfort and functionality. A custom-designed window expansion in the primary bedroom enhances natural light and adds additional views of the Gulf vistas. Designed for comfort and elegance, the primary bath is a luxury retreat, showcasing a large soaking tub, an oversized walk-in shower and separate vanities. Both bedrooms and the living room have sliding glass doors to open to a full-length private balcony, extending the living space outdoors and offering a setting for peaceful mornings and breathtaking sunsets over the water. An additional plus is the unit features a full-size washer and dryer in the spacious in-unit laundry room. Other features are the remodel in 2022, air conditioner replaced in 2021 and water heater in 2021. The property also has a dedicated parking space in the parking garage. Directly on the Gulf of Mexico, L'Elegance is one of Lido Key's premier beachfront communities. The building showcases expansive views of the Gulf, Sarasota Bay and downtown Sarasota skyline, and offers an exceptional array of amenities including an 85-foot year-round heated lap pool, Gulf-front spa, wading pool, direct private beach access, two Har-Tru tennis courts, a well-equipped fitness center with dry saunas in men's and women's locker rooms, underground assigned parking, and a gated entry with a state-of-the-art security access system. Gated with onsite guard and onsite management. Whether as a full-time residence or a coastal retreat, this exceptional home delivers the quintessential Lido Key lifestyle with luxury amenities, direct beachfront living and proximity to world-class dining, shopping and Sarasota's vibrant cultural scene. Possible opportunity to purchase turnkey furnished. Please ask listing agent #1....
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Home facts
- Year built:1996
- Listing ID #:A4673088
- Added:135 day(s) ago
- Updated:April 09, 2026 at 06:51 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Tile
- Dining Description:Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stone Counters
- Bedroom Description:Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement Description:Pillar/Post/Pier
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Built-Up
- Year built:1996
- Construction Materials:Concrete
- Exterior Features:Balcony, Covered Porch/Patio, Lighting, Sidewalk, Tennis Court(s)
- Foundation Description:Pillar/post/pier
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Sarasota High
- Middle school:Booker Middle
- Elementary school:Southside Elementary
Utilities
- Water:Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Public, Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,650,000
- Tax amount:$14,767 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer
- Amenities:Built-In Features, Cable Connected, Ceiling Fans(s), Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Gated, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Tennis Court(s), Underground Utilities, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Pool features:Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Private Pool
Parking
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Deeded, Underground
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:1
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