$4,800,000
1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Property type
Year built
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
Elegance on the Beach - Luxury Managed by the Ritz-Carlton -The Beach Residence on Lido Key, where concierge and security set the standard for gracious coastal living in Sarasota. Ideal for the executives or a family that cherishes together time, refined beachfront ambience, this residence combines quiet sophistication with spectacular views. This residence has been remodeled and redesigned to perfection. To see it is to fall in love and experience immediate enjoyment. Residence #809 captures the Sarasota Skyline and Intracoastal Waterway vista, a bird sanctuary, an ecological lagoon, and sweeping panoramas of Siesta Key, accented by the sparkling downtown Sarasota lights at night. Experience intimate, romantic evenings in a serene setting.3 bedrooms and 3 baths, or 2 bedrooms with a den (home office) for enhanced versatility. Two primary suites: one with an expansive closet/dressing room; the other offers built-in, oversized closets. Library/Den/Office: a refined space that can adapt to your needs, now a 3rd bedroom. Redesigned kitchen equipped for gourmet preparation and entertaining. 10-ft ceilings, an emphasis, and renowned Ritz-Carlton stewardship throughout. Private elevator foyer, floor-to-ceiling glass walls frame panoramic Intercoastal waterway, lagoon, city, sunrise, and moonrise vistas. Generous communal amenities, including a Boardroom, Theater, Sauna, Massage Room, Ping-Pong or Yoga Room, and more, are ideal for work, wellness, and social gatherings. Location is within easy walking/biking distance, or a short ride on the Ritz-Carlton shuttle bus to St. Armands Circle for dining and boutique shopping. The Beach Residences combine coastal luxury with effortless, Ritz-Carlton-managed services. Every day feels like a vacation—yet this is your everyday reality. Enter a world where dreams meet coastal living, and where the finest details are front and center. On-site restaurant and bar, The Beach Club pool, and tiki bar on the beach. Beach Club Membership included, and no wait list. Where The Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences align with Lido Key’s sun-kissed coastal lifestyle.
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 history119 days on market
- Status: ActiveFeb 4, 2026
- Listed$4,888,000Feb 3, 2026
- Price reduced$4,800,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Condominium
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 119
- Subdivision
- The Beach Residences
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 2005
- Living area
- 3,352 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $1,432
- Building area
- 3,878 sq ft (Public Records)
- Flood zone
- AE (12115C0137F)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $35,066 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2017032053
- Zoning
- WFR
- MLS #
- A4679860
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Flooring
- Marble, Wood
- Appliances
- Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Wine Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Inside
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- West
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Humidity Control, Zoned
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Assigned, Circular Driveway, Covered, Deeded, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Oversized, Basement
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $4,315/mo
- Total annual fees
- $51,780
- HOA name
- Ritz Carlton Managed- IVANA PODOLSKA
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Condominium
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- see rules and regulations
- Approval process
- See application instructions.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Dog Run, Fire Pit, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Sauna, Sidewalk, Storage
- Construction materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Roof
- Membrane, Other
- Foundation
- Slab
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | First | 16x14 |
| Living Room | First | 28x21 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 21x15 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 16x11 |
| Bathroom 3 | First | 15x14 |
| Foyer | First | 8x8 |
| Utility Room | First | 10x10 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-02-02
- On market date
- 2026-02-03
- Original list price
- $4,888,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34236 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-02-04
- Tax legal description
- UNIT 809, 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 INTO THE BEACH RESIDENCES, 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE. LET THE GUARD GATE KNOW WHO YOU ARE MEETING OR THE RESIDENCE.
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