$1,549,000
1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Listing updated: May 5, 2026 at 12:26 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage space
Flood zone
About this home
Welcome to L’Elegance, one of Lido Key’s most sought-after beachfront communities. This corner residence features an open and inviting floor plan, with large balconies designed for beachfront living. Enjoy resort-style amenities including a beachfront pool with panoramic Gulf views, a fully equipped fitness center, game and community rooms, and secure garage parking. Step outside to your private beach access and embrace the best of Sarasota’s coastal lifestyle. Ideally located just minutes from the fine dining, boutique shopping, and vibrant arts scene of St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota, L’Elegance offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise on the quiet south end of Lido Key—where every day feels like a vacation.
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 history155 days on market
- Status: ActiveDec 1, 2025
- Listed$1,650,000Dec 1, 2025
- Price reduced$1,549,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Condominium
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 155
- Subdivision
- L Elegance On Lido Beach
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1996
- Living area
- 1,980 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $782
- Building area
- 2,700 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 0 sq ft
- Lot category
- Non-Applicable
- Flood zone
- VE/AE
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $11,092 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 2017104012
- Zoning
- WFR
- MLS #
- A4666804
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Flooring
- Carpet, Marble
- Appliances
- Bar Fridge, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- East
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- No
- Parking features
- Assigned, Guest, Open, Basement
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $2,575/mo
- Total annual fees
- $30,904
- HOA name
- Rolf Visser
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 3 Months
- Ownership
- Condominium
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- For lease restrictions please verify with property manager.
- Approval process
- For lease approval process please verify with property manager.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Sidewalk, Tennis Court(s)
- Construction materials
- Concrete
- Roof
- Built-Up
- Foundation
- Other
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | |
| Dining Room | First | |
| Kitchen | First | 18x9 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 20x14 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 13x11 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 13x11 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-09-24
- On market date
- 2025-12-01
- Original list price
- $1,650,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34236 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2025-12-01
- Tax legal description
- UNIT B-207 L'ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH
Flood risk
Coastal high-hazard area (Zone V) with wave action. In a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area — flood insurance is generally required by lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Take US 41 to John Ringling Blvd to Benjamin Franklin Drive, head south, L' Elegance will be on your right.
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