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Property for sale at 1800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT A205, SARASOTA, FL, 34236

1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit A205Sarasota, FL, 34236

2beds
2baths
1,350sqft
Condominium
Built in 1996
$1,650,000
Sold
Price per sqft
$1,222
Sold on
Mar 30, 2026
MLS #A4673088Updated Mar 31, 2026

About this property

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 details

Property type
Condominium
Street address
1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit A205
City
Sarasota
State
FL
ZIP code
34236
Year built
1996
New construction
No
Faces
West
Rooms
6
Building stories
12
Living area
1,350 sqft
Total building area
1,910 sqft
Levels
One

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Price & sale history

EventPrice
SoldMLS #A4673088$1,650,000
Price reducedMLS #A4673088$1,785,000Change: −8.5%−$165,000
Listed for saleMLS #A4673088$1,950,000
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