1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive, FL

$4,800,000

1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive

Sarasota, FL 34236

Active
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,352
Sq Ft
2005
Built
Water viewWater accessFireplace$1,432/sqft
Condominium

Property type

2005

Year built

$1,432

Price / sq ft

No HOA

HOA dues

119

Days on market

2

Garage spaces

AE

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

Principal & interest$24,271
Property taxes$2,922
Home insurance (est.)$2,200

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

  1. Status: Active
    Feb 4, 2026
  2. Listed$4,888,000
    Feb 3, 2026
  3. 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

RoomLevelDimensions
KitchenFirst16x14
Living RoomFirst28x21
Primary BathroomFirst
Primary BedroomFirst21x15
Primary BedroomFirst16x11
Bathroom 3First15x14
FoyerFirst8x8
Utility RoomFirst10x10

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

High riskFEMA Zone AEPanel 12115C0137F

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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