$1,250,000
101 Benjamin Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Listing updated: June 5, 2026 at 11:39 AM ET
Property type
Year built
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Under contract-accepting backup offers. DIRECT GULF-FRONT residence in the highly sought-after #6 stack at St. Armands Tower South on Lido Beach. This stack provides full Gulf views from every room. Open-concept living with sliding glass doors leading to a 40-foot private balcony overlooking the beach and Gulf. The balcony provides outdoor access from both bedrooms and the main living area. The kitchen features custom cabinetry with glass-front uppers, stone countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar seating, and track lighting. The kitchen opens directly to the dining and living areas, allowing uninterrupted Gulf views from the primary living spaces. The primary bedroom offers direct balcony access, Gulf views, and a walk-in closet with ample storage. The primary bathroom includes a stone vanity, framed mirror with tile surround, built-in storage cabinetry, and a glass-enclosed shower. Large-format tile flooring runs throughout the main living spaces and bedrooms, and the residence is filled with natural light. The residence is equipped with electric hurricane shutters to all windows and sliders for added protection and ease of operation.One covered carport space is included, along with a private storage closet. St. Armands Tower South is a well-managed, pet-friendly community (up to 25 lbs). Building amenities include a Gulf-front heated pool, updated lobby, community room with kitchen, library, fitness center, laundry facilities on each floor, and on-site management and maintenance supervision. The property is located two blocks from St. Armands Circle, offering convenient access to dining, shopping, and local events. Downtown Sarasota is approximately three miles away. Furniture and accessories may be available under separate sale.
Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history106 days on market
- Status: PendingJun 5, 2026
- Listed$1,250,000Feb 19, 2026
- Price increased$1,250,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Condominium
- Status
- Pending
- Days on market
- 106
- Subdivision
- St Armand Towers
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1968
- Living area
- 1,351 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $925
- Building area
- 1,575 sq ft (Estimated)
- Lot size
- 0 sq ft
- Lot category
- Non-Applicable
- Flood zone
- AE
- Annual taxes
- $15,325 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2016041030
- Zoning
- RMF5
- MLS #
- A4682218
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Crown Molding, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Laundry Room, Same Floor As Condo Unit
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- East
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Parking features
- Assigned, Covered, Ground Level, Guest
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $1,750/mo
- Total annual fees
- $20,996
- HOA name
- Marco Solorzano
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 6 Months
- Listing terms
- Cash
- Ownership
- Condominium
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Lease is permitted 6 months minimum. Owner has to own 2 years prior to renting. Refer to condo docs.
- Approval process
- Application fee and background check.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Lighting, Sliding Doors, Storage
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Built-Up
- Foundation
- Slab
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 29x13 |
| Kitchen | First | 22x13 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 19x13 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 16x12 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-02-19
- On market date
- 2026-02-19
- Original list price
- $1,250,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34236 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-06-05
- Tax legal description
- UNIT 66 ST ARMANDS TOWERS
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
From St. Armand's Circle - Take John Ringling Blvd toward Lido Beach. Go south (left) on Benjamin Franklin Drive. 101 Benjamin Franklin is 2nd building on west side of street.
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