One of only a few available three-bedroom, three-bath gulf-front condos on the pristine white sands of Lido Beach! Never miss a sunset as you relax on your wrap-around balcony in this updated end unit condominium located in the premier community of L’Elegance. Sliders access the balcony from almost every room of this over 2.000 square foot gem, bringing in gulf breezes throughout the residence. This is a pet-friendly community, allowing two cats or two dogs of any size, hard to find in a beachfront condominium. This lower-level condo gives the sensation of living in a single-family beach house with its gorgeous full tropical gulf views. It offers beautiful upgrades throughout including a well-equipped eat-in kitchen with wine refrigerator, granite counters, glass tile backsplash and wood cabinetry; beautifully updated bathrooms; and updated neutral tile flooring. The main suite offers an owner’s retreat with a large walk-in closet and spacious master bathroom. The home is being sold furnished for the opportunity to enjoy your new Florida lifestyle right away. L’Elegance is a stunning gated community located on the south end of Lido Key and offers resort amenities including a heated 85-foot lap pool, a luxurious spa with Gulf views, a children’s wading pool, two Har-Tru tennis courts, and a gym with dry saunas in both men’s and women’s locker rooms. Other amenities include beautifully renovated common areas, underground assigned parking, same floor owner storage unit and a beach equipment storage room for your kayaks and paddle boards, and onsite maintenance staff. The well maintained and well managed building has also had a recent structural engineering study with a report available. Close to St. Armand’s Circle and downtown Sarasota.
Sold for $2,850,000 on 03/20/23
$2,850,000
1800 Benjamin Franklin Dr APT B206, Sarasota, FL 34236
3beds
2,070sqft
Condominium
Built in 1996
-- sqft lot
$2,709,600 Zestimate®
$1,377/sqft
$8,467 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 26, 2024 at 08:10pm
Listing Provided by:
Beverly St Hilaire 818-416-2505,
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 941-388-4447,
Julie Klick 941-780-6001,
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Bought with:
Melissa Killion, 3477241
KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S
Laura Rode, 3307175
KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4553940
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13x21
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11x14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11x16
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10x20
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13x27
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Porcelain Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Tinted Windows, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,900
- Total interior livable area: 2,070 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Assigned, Circular Driveway, Covered, Deeded, Ground Level, Guest, Reserved, Under Building
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lighting, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Water, Beach, Gulf/Ocean - Full
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Beach,Gulf/Ocean - Full
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Beach, Beach Access, Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean Access
- Body of water: GULF OF MEXICO
Lot
- Features: CoastalConstruction Control Line, FloodZone, Street Dead-End
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 2017104011
- Zoning: WFR
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Concrete
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Gated Community, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Water Access, Waterfront, Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Pool
Location
- Region: Sarasota
- Subdivision: L ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA fee: $1,479 monthly
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: 24-Hour Guard, Cable TV, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Association name: Aooocia Gulf Coast / Kathi Jones
- Association phone: 941-388-1819
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Condominium
- Road surface type: Paved
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