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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1800 Benjamin Franklin Dr #A205
General
- Sold For: $1,650,000
- HOA FEE: $2,427/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $14,767 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Condo
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4673088
- Added to Site: 183 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 3 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Negotiable
- Flooring: Porcelain Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap
- Spa: Yes
- Security/Safety: Gated Community, Security Gate
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Lighting, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Tennis Court(s)
- Deck/Patio: Covered
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Deeded, Underground
Location
- Area: 34236 - Sarasota
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34236 - Sarasota
- Subdivision: L ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH
- Driving Directions: Downtown Sarasota/ US 41 and west over the John Ringling Bridge, through St Armands Circle to Benjamin Franklin Drive and head south, L' Elegance will be on your right (almost to the end). Listing agent will meet you in the Lobby.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elementary School: Southside Elementary
- Middle School: Booker Middle
- High School: Sarasota High
Community
- Community Name: 34236 - Sarasota
- Community Features: Gulf/Ocean Front, Water Access, Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Optional Amenities: Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Tenni
- Assoc. Name: Rolf Visser
- Assoc. Fees Include: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Security, Sewer, Trash
- Number of Pets: 2
- Pet Restrictions: Tenants cannot have pets. Leash Laws
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Public, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Concrete
- Roof: Built-Up
- Windows: Blinds, Storm Window(s)
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,350
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,350 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1996
Lot Features
- Property View: Pool, Water
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Gulf/Ocean
- Water Front Desc.: Gulf/Ocean Front, Gulf/Ocean
Financial Considerations
- Condo Fee: $7,282
- Condo Fee Freq: Quarterly
- Tax Amount: $14,767.09
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condominium
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: UNIT A-205 L'ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 2017104010
- Property ID: 2017104010
Listed by Premier Sotheby's International Realty
Sold by Preferred Shore Llc
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Price & Sales History for 1800 Benjamin Franklin Dr #A205
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/30/2026
Sold
$1,650,000
-7.56%
MLS
2/17/2026
Price Reduced
$1,785,000
-4.29%
MLS
12/07/2025
Price Reduced
$1,865,000
-4.36%
MLS
11/24/2025
Listed
$1,950,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive #A205, Sarasota, FL 34236 (MLS# A4673088) is a Condo property that was sold at $1,650,000 on March 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive #A205? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Sarasota? You can browse all Sarasota real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

