Price Reduced 4.36%

$1,865,000 ($1,381.48 per sqft)

Est. Mortgage $8,945/mo *

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$1,950,000
11/24/2025

$1,865,000
12/7/2025


1800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE, #A205, Sarasota, FL, 34236

1800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE, #A205, Sarasota, FL, 34236

6 rooms

2 beds

2 Full baths

1996

1,350 sqft

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.


Status:

Active

Type:

Condo

Furnished Remarks:

Negotiable

Laundry Remarks:

Inside, Laundry Room

Complex:

L ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH

Garage:

1-car Deeded, Underground

Heating:

Central

Cooling:

Central Air

Levels:

12

Est. Taxes:

$14,767

Condo Fee

7282.0000

Construction

Concrete

Utilities

Cable Connected, Public, Underground Utilities, Water Connected

View Description:

Pool, Water

Amenities:

Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)

Elementary School:

Southside Elementary

Middle School:

Booker Middle

High School:

Sarasota High

Days on Market:

44

Elevator:

Y

Pet Policy:

Breed Restrictions

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer

Pool:

Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap

Min Lease Term:

3 Months

MLS #:

A4673088


Community Info

School Info

Walk Score

Yelp


Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 941-364-4000