$3,450,000
1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Listing updated: June 2, 2026 at 1:14 PM ET
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · Judy Kepecz-Hays · MLS #A4665895 · Active · 941-366-8070Property type
Year built
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
Private and EPIC 180 Views! Every day is a vacation living on the beach in this Ritz-Carlton-Managed enclave on Lido Key called “The Beach Residences.” Imagine, dreams do come true at The Beach Residences, where coastal luxury meets seamless living. Enter your private elevator foyer, where floor-to-ceiling glass walls frame panoramic bay, city, sunrise, and moonrise views. This residence offers flexible living options: 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, or 2 bedrooms plus a den, 10 ft. ceilings, timeless travertine flooring, and abundant natural light throughout with walls of glass wrapping around this home. The main living area opens to an oversized terrace—the perfect indoor-outdoor flow for entertaining and relaxation. An open living area with modern sophistication. The kitchen features a breakfast area and bar, a gas range, and premium appliances. The primary suite is a private sanctuary with two generous walk-in closets, a coffee bar, and sunrise vistas. The en-suite bath boasts a large shower and a garden tub. A separate guest wing offers an en-suite bedroom with bay views and terrace access. An additional study/den can be flexed to meet your needs; it is currently used as another guest suite. Relax on the expansive terrace with sparkling bay views and Sarasota’s skyline. Two pets are welcome with no weight limit. The Beach Residences delivers world-class resort-style living, a private movie theater, two guest suites available for overflow family and friends, a pool, spa, fitness center, social room, game room, dog run, and 24/7 concierge service. On-site is the Beach Club, directly on the beach with over 400 feet of Gulf frontage, offering Five-Star amenities like a resort-style pool, hot tub, cabanas, a tiki bar, a restaurant, and a small convenience store. There is also a Ritz-Carlton trolley that will take you to the Ritz-Carlton hotel in downtown Sarasota. You can experience Sarasota’s cultural venues, festivals, events, and restaurants. After the fun, the trolley will bring you back home. You can also immerse yourself in the charming St. Armands Circle that offers exclusive boutique shopping, casual and fine dining, art galleries, and much more. A short four-minute drive, or if you prefer to walk, just one mile away. With no waitlist for the optional Ritz Beach Club Membership, this versatile residence is designed for refined entertaining and relaxed daily living. Schedule your private showing to experience resort-like lifestyle firsthand.
Local Insight
At $3.45M for a 2005-built waterfront condo, you're paying premium pricing that reflects the direct water access and Beach Residences location rather than newer construction—so factor in potential building systems that may need attention within the next 5-10 years. The A flood zone designation is significant for this property type and will affect insurance costs and resale appeal, so get specifics on flood history and what coverage actually runs annually. No HOA is a genuine plus for a waterfront condo, but verify what maintenance responsibilities and costs fall on individual owners for common areas and beach access.
AI-generated insight based on listing data and neighborhood context. Verify independently.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history251 days on market
- Status: ActiveSep 24, 2025
- Listed$3,750,000Sep 24, 2025
- Price reduced$3,450,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Condominium
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 251
- Subdivision
- The Beach Residences
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 2005
- Living area
- 3,352 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $1,029
- Building area
- 3,843 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 0 sq ft
- Lot category
- Non-Applicable
- Flood zone
- A
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $32,701 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 2017032044
- Zoning
- WFR
- MLS #
- A4665895
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Appliances
- Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Elevator, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- None
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- Southeast
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Assigned, Covered, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Open, Underground
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $4,315/mo
- Total annual fees
- $51,776
- HOA name
- The Ritz Carlton Management
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- PLEASE CONTACT THE ASSOCIATION FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS.
- Approval process
- APPROVAL BY ASSOCIATION, FILL OUT THE LEASE APPLICATION, AND PAY THE FEE
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Dog Run, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Sauna, Sliding Doors, Storage
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Other
- Foundation
- Slab
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Private
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
Community
- Pets allowed
- Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 2 | First | 16.11x14.2 |
| Den | First | 14x14.8 |
| Dining Room | First | 12.2x14.7 |
| Kitchen | First | 14x16 |
| Living Room | First | 21.9x20 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | 20x15 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 20x14.11 |
| Dinette | First | 8.7x10.2 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 8.7x10.2 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-09-21
- On market date
- 2025-09-24
- Original list price
- $3,750,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34236 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2025-09-24
- Tax legal description
- UNIT 709, BEACH RESIDENCES THE
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
JOHN RINGLING BLVD AROUND ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE TO LIDO KEY, GO SOUTH ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE, LEFT IN TO THE BEACH RESIDENCES, 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE. LET THE GUARD GATE KNOW WHO YOU ARE MEETING OR THE RESIDENCE NO 709.
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