$999,000
797 Benjamin Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Listing updated: September 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM ET
Listing courtesy of Michael Saunders & Company · Camille Buck · MLS #A4695159 · Active · 941-388-4447Property type
Year built
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
A little unexpected. A lot to discover. And the Gulf is part of the view. Tucked into a tropical setting on Lido Key, this end-unit townhouse is one of those homes best experienced in person. With no neighbor on one side, additional sliders and windows bring in beautiful natural light, while views of the Gulf appear from the living room and outdoor spaces both upstairs and down. The kitchen offers expansive counter space, a coastal backsplash and a bay window that adds character and light. Nearby, the laundry closet is thoughtfully finished with custom cabinetry. Outdoor living is part of everyday life here. The main living area opens to a balcony with room for casual dinners overlooking the tropical surroundings and Gulf beyond. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has its own private balcony, while the ground-floor patio gives you another place to relax, grill and come home with sandy feet after the beach. Even the third bedroom has something special—a bay window that gives the room personality and makes it equally appealing as a bedroom, office or flex space. It seems every room has a feature of its own. And the two-car garage? There’s room for more than cars. Beach toys, bikes, paddleboards, storage, a workshop—or a combination of them all. On Lido Key, that kind of space is something you quickly learn to appreciate. Multiple balconies, Gulf views, an end-unit setting, a two-car garage and the feeling of a home rather than a typical condominium. And the Gulf views? Those are better left for the showing. Seeing is believing on Lido Key.
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 history0 days on market
- Status: ActiveSep 15, 2026
- Listed$999,000Sep 15, 2026
- Price increased$999,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Townhouse
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 0
- Subdivision
- Sand Dollar South
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1986
- Living area
- 1,522 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $656
- Building area
- 2,622 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 0 sq ft
- Lot category
- Non-Applicable
- Flood zone
- AE (12115C0137G)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $10,535 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2016117009
- Zoning
- RMF3
- MLS #
- A4695159
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- In Kitchen
- Stories / Levels
- Three Or More
- Direction faces
- West
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Oversized
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $1,100/mo
- Total annual fees
- $13,200
- HOA name
- Jackie Savage
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 3 Months
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- See bilaws and Condo documents.
- Approval process
- Tenant must be approved by association.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Awning(s), Balcony, Outdoor Shower, Private Entrance
- Construction materials
- Concrete, Stucco
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Slab
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community
- Pets allowed
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Great Room | Second | 15.9x19.8 |
| Kitchen | Second | 12.1x11.6 |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 15.9x11.6 |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 11.4x12.4 |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 11.7x8.6 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | Second | 7.8x24.7 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | Third | 7.8x24.7 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-05-28
- On market date
- 2026-09-15
- Original list price
- $999,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34236 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-09-15
- Tax legal description
- UNIT 9 SAND DOLLAR SOUTH
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
Once you reach St. Armands Circle go west to beach and head south on Benjamin Franklin Dr. continue past Lido beach Pavilion and turn left, away from the water, onto Garfield Dr. across from the Lido Beach Resort and take your first right into Sand Dollar South. Drive all the way to the end and park parallel. The unit is the southernmost townhouse.
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