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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1800 Benjamin Franklin Dr #A405
General
- Sold For: $1,300,000
- HOA FEE: $2,589/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $15,888 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Condo
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4634253
- Added to Site: 493 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 3 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Lighting, Sliding Doors
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 29
- Covered Spaces: 29
- Parking Features: Covered, Guest, Under Building
Location
- Area: 34236 - Sarasota
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34236 - Sarasota
- Subdivision: L ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH
- Driving 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.
- Direction Faces: East
Community
- Community Name: 34236 - Sarasota
- Community Features: Gulf/Ocean Front, Water Access, Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Associa Gulf Coast- Rolf Visser
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Security
- Pet Restrictions: 999lbs.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Concrete
- Roof: Built-Up
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,350
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,350 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1996
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Beach, Gulf/Ocean
- Water Front Desc.: Gulf/Ocean Front, Beach, Gulf/Ocean
Financial Considerations
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Condo Fee: $7,766
- Condo Fee Freq: Quarterly
- Tax Amount: $15,888.42
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condominium
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: UNIT A-405 L'ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 2017104030
- Property ID: 2017104030
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Schools
Schools serving 1800 Benjamin Franklin Dr #A405
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Southside Elementary School, Sarasota, FL 1901 Webber Street, Sarasota, FL 34239 | PK-5 | 2.3 mi |
Booker Middle School 2250 Myrtle Street, Sarasota, FL 34234 | 6-8 | 5.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1800 Benjamin Franklin Dr #A405
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/03/2026
Sold
$1,300,000
-13.33%
MLS
6/12/2025
Price Reduced
$1,499,900
-2.6%
MLS
4/29/2025
Price Reduced
$1,540,000
-3.14%
MLS
2/11/2025
Price Reduced
$1,590,000
-5.07%
MLS
1/07/2025
Listed
$1,675,000
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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 #A405, Sarasota, FL 34236 (MLS# A4634253) is a Condo property that was sold at $1,300,000 on April 03, 2026. This property was listed by Christina Weger from our Longboat Key Office.Want to learn more about 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive #A405? 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.


