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1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit A405

Sarasota, FL 34236

2 beds
2 baths
1,350 sqft
$1,177 per sqft
1996 build
– on site

Never ending sunsets and sand - this rarely available beachfront 2 bedroom, 2 bath is waiting for you in L’Elegance on Lido Beach! Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to own a piece of paradise and make it your own. You can have it all here with shopping and dining just a short distance away at St. Armand’s Circle and sugar sand beaches on your doorstep. The split bedroom floor plan provides 2 newly carpeted oceanfront bedrooms with floor to ceiling sliders that provide an endless ocean view. The combined living and dining room areas boasts hardwood floors and leads to the 365 square foot balcony that stretches the entirety of both bedrooms and the living area. You will find yourself at home in the primary bedroom with a large ensuite bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. The second bedroom has increased privacy with a pocket door that closes off the bedroom and bathroom with a full-sized tub. Laundry is a breeze with the full-size washer and dryer as well as extra cabinetry in the laundry room. L’Elegance offers the ultimate year-round vacation lifestyle, with a private beach on the quiet south end of Lido Key. You will love coming home every day as you enter the beautiful L’Elegance lobby with stunning water views. On the main level you will find not only a comfortable area to read a book, but also the large card room to meet up with friends. The amenities in this pet friendly community are exceptional and abundant including a heated 85-foot lap pool and spa that overlook the white sandy beach, security gate, on-site maintenance staff, building manager, extra storage area, and underground parking. Living an active lifestyle? No problem at L’Elegance with the on-site gym, sauna, locker rooms, and two tennis courts. Every evening soak in the serene sunsets from the pool deck or take the secure private walkway directly to the beach for a swim or stroll. Or just relax on your private veranda and watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico. The beach is calling, and this is the condo that makes it possible to create the coastal condo of your dreams and live the Florida Lifestyle!

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 12, 2025 •

MLS# A4634253 —

The Building

Year Built:

1996
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Concrete
Building Elevator:

true
Levels:

One
Stories Total:

1
Roof:

Built-Up
Foundation Details:

Pillar/Post/Pier
Floor Number:

4
Unit Number:

A405
Building Area Total:

1910
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring:

Carpet
Fireplace:

false

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1350
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

From St. Armands Circle go south on Benjamin Franklin, L'Elegance is on the right almost to the end of the road. Listing Agent will provide access Monday - Friday 9-4:30. Building does not allow weekend showings.
Latitude:

27.301436
Longitude:

-82.569943
Coordinates:

-82.569943, 27.301436

The Property

Parcel Number:

2017104030
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Condominium
Zoning:

WFR
Direction Faces:

East
View:

false
Exterior Features:

Balcony
Water Source:

Public
Road Surface Type:

Asphalt
Flood Zone Code:

AE
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

false
Lease Restrictions:

true
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Legal Description:

UNIT A-405 L'ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH
Tax Book Number:

31-12
Tax Annual Amount:

15888.42

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://pix360.com/video/36854/
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded 2:

https://pix360.com/tour/36854/
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Oven
Laundry Features:

Laundry Room

The Community

Subdivision Name:

L ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Gulf/Ocean Front
Waterview:

Beach
Waterview:

true
Water Access:

Beach
Water Access:

true
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Gulf/Ocean Front
Pool Private:

false
Pets Allowed:

Yes
Max Pet Weight:

999
Association:

true
Association Fee Frequency:

Quarterly
Association Fee Includes:

Common Area Taxes
Association Fee Requirement:

Required
Condo Fees:

7766
Condo Fees Term:

Quarterly
Monthly Condo Fee Amount:

2589
Ownership:

Condominium
Association Approval Required:

true

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

29
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

29
Parking Features:

Covered

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,590,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$8,513
Taxes	$1,324
Insurance	$437
Utilities	$113 See report
Total	$10,387/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/8/25 Feb 8, 2025	Price Changed	STELLAR_MLS	$1,590,000	-5.1%
1/7/25 Jan 7, 2025	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$1,675,000
6/3/24 Jun 3, 2024	Price Changed	STELLAR_MLS

Condo For Sale

$1,590,000

Cost Est.

$10,387/mo.

Price drop −$85,000

Listing provided by broker:

Christina Weger

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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This condo located in Lido Key, Sarasota, FL 34236 is currently for sale for $1,590,000. 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit A405 is a 1,350 square foot condo with 2 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 69 days. 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit A405 is in the Lido Key neighborhood of Sarasota and has a WalkScore® of 19, making it car-dependent. This condo is in the attendance area of Booker Middle School and Southside Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and COLDWELL BANKER REALTY.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2025.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Stellar MLS, Estately and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. The information included in this listing is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The information on each listing is furnished by the owner and deemed reliable to the best of his/her knowledge, but should be verified by the purchaser. Stellar MLS and Estately assume no responsibility for typographical errors, misprints or misinformation. This property is offered without respect to any protected classes in accordance with the law. For any questions please call (407) 499-8911.