$799,000
1900 Benjamin Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Listing updated: June 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Beachside living awaits in this beautifully renovated, turnkey-furnished villa just steps from the sugar-white sands of Lido Beach. This two-bedroom, two-bath residence offers a relaxed island lifestyle in an unbeatable location. The thoughtfully redesigned interior features an open floor plan centered around a spacious great room. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with contemporary cabinetry, quartz countertops, stylish backsplash, and premium KitchenAid appliances, including an induction cooktop and beverage refrigerator. Stylish finishes throughout include large-format porcelain tile flooring, crown molding, recessed LED lighting with dimmer switches, and custom remote-controlled window treatments. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and ensuite bath, while both bathrooms offer floor-to-ceiling porcelain tiled walk-in showers with frameless glass enclosures, built-in niches, and LED lighted mirrors. Additional upgrades include updated plumbing and water lines, underground sewer drains, an updated electrical panel and wiring, and a newer A/C system. A large laundry room with built-in cabinetry, counterspace, Maytag washer and dryer, and direct access to the attached carport adds convenience and functionality. Located on the quiet southern end of Lido Key, this ground-level villa offers the privacy of a single-family home with the ease of maintenance-free living. Enjoy direct beach access and a heated Gulf-front pool with clubhouse just moments from your door. Ideally located near South Lido Park, St. Armands Circle, and downtown Sarasota, you'll enjoy easy access to dining, shopping, nature trails, kayaking, cultural attractions, and breathtaking Gulf sunsets. Move right in and start enjoying the best of Sarasota's beach 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 history0 days on market
- Status: ActiveJun 12, 2026
- Listed$799,000Jun 12, 2026
- Price increased$799,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Villa
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 0
- Subdivision
- Lido Harbour
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1967
- Living area
- 1,242 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $643
- Building area
- 1,442 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 0 sq ft
- Lot category
- Non-Applicable
- Flood zone
- AE, VE (12115C0137G)
- Annual taxes
- $5,712 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2017151011
- Zoning
- RMF4
- MLS #
- A4696174
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Tile
- Appliances
- Bar Fridge, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Parking features
- Covered
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $1,217/mo
- Total annual fees
- $14,604
- HOA name
- Casey Management
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Condominium
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- See HOA Docs
- Approval process
- See HOA Docs
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Private Entrance
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Built-Up
- Foundation
- Slab
- Water access
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Cats 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Great Room | First | 37x10 |
| Kitchen | First | 12x10 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 14x12 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | 7x5 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 13x10 |
| Bathroom 2 | First | 8x5 |
| Laundry | First | 10x5 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-06-01
- On market date
- 2026-06-12
- Original list price
- $799,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34236 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-06-12
- Tax legal description
- UNIT V11 LIDO HARBOUR
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
Over the John Ringling Causeway, Continue onto John Ringling Blvd. At St. Armands Circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on John Ringling Blvd. Continue onto Benjamin Franklin Drive. Right into First Lido. Villa is on the right side.
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