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1800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE A205
SARASOTA FL 34236 US

$1,785,000

Pending Listing ID A4673088
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2 bed
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2.00 Bath (2 Full)
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Condominium

$1,785,000

Pending Listing ID A4673088
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1800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE A205 Under contract-accepting backup offers. 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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Property Features

  • Facts
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-type: Condominium
  • Features
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Exterior Finish: Balcony, Lighting, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Tennis Court(s), Pool
  • Floor Covering: Tile
  • Roof Type: Built-Up
  • Heating Fuels: Central
  • Additional Features
  • Pool
  • Waterfront

School Information

  • School
  • Southside Elementary(Elementary)
  • Booker Middle(MiddleSchool)
  • Sarasota High(HighSchool)

Property

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  • propertysubtype: Condominium
  • listprice: 1785000
  • unparsedaddress: 1800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE
  • unitnumber: A205
  • postalcity: SARASOTA
  • stateorprovince: FL
  • country: US
  • postalcode: 34236
  • bathroomsfull: 2
  • bathroomshalf: 0
  • bathroomsonequarter: 0
  • bathroomsthreequarter: 0
  • lotsizeacres: 0
  • lotsizeunits: Acres
  • livingarea: 1350
  • livingareaunits: Square Feet
  • latitude: 27.301436
  • longitude: -82.569943
  • listagentfullname: Liz Snyder
  • listagentemail: liz.snyder@premiersir.com
  • listagentkey: 3yd-MFRMLSFL-281504902
  • listagentmlsid: 281504902
  • listagentpreferredphone: 7274246444
  • listagentofficephone: 9413644000
  • listofficekey: 3yd-MFRMLSFL-281519790
  • listagentstatelicense: 0678494
  • listofficemlsid: 281519790
  • disclaimer: Copyright © 2026 Stellar MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
  • sourcesystemid: MFRMLSFL
  • yearbuilt: 1996
  • listingcontractdate: 2025-11-21
  • listagenturl: http://www.premierothebysrealty.com
  • countyorparish: Sarasota
  • parcelnumber: 2017104010
  • elementaryschool: Southside Elementary
  • highschool: Sarasota High
  • appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • cooling: Central Air
  • constructionmaterials: Concrete
  • flooring: Tile
  • heating: Central
  • fireplaceyn: False
  • transactiontype: ForSale
  • storiestotal: 0
  • parkingtotal: 0
  • parkingfeatures: Garage, Garage - Attached, Underground/Basement
  • roof: Built-Up
  • waterfrontyn: True
  • franchiseaffiliation: Sotheby's International Realty
  • interiorfeatures: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • exteriorfeatures: Balcony, Lighting, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Tennis Court(s), Pool
  • waterfrontfeatures: Gulf/Ocean, Waterfront
  • architecturalstyle: Other
  • rooms: Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • securityfeatures: Gated Community, Security Gate
  • otherstructures: Tennis Court(s)
  • dock: False
  • poolprivateyn: True
  • spayn: False
  • fencing: Gate
  • internetaddressdisplayyn: True
  • internetautomatedvaluationdisplayyn: False
  • internetconsumercommentyn: False
  • location: -82.56995, 27.301435
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Listing Changed: 2/20/2026 10:40:08 PM GMT
Source Updated Date: 2/26/2026 12:48:25 PM GMT

Courtesy of: Liz Snyder, PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, liz.snyder@premiersir.com

Copyright © 2026 Stellar MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.