1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT V-15, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active710 days on marketListed Aug 27, 2024MLS #A4621429
About this home
1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT V-15
VACATION RENTAL: AVAILABLE JULY THROUGH OCTOBER $3,000 monthly! A gorgeous renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath Villa located on Lido Key just steps to the beach! Come discover Lido South, a rare beach side treasure located at the south end of Lido Key, From the front entrance you’ll be wowed by the inviting interior. Beautifully designed, light and bright…you’ll feel right at home! A cook’s gem, the sleek kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances includes Subzero, Wolf, and Bosch which overlooks the dining and living room. An extra special feature is the lovely, enclosed lanai with its own TV seating area. The master bedroom retreat has a private bath, large walk-in closet and Smart TV for private viewing. The guest room features a very comfortable queen Murphy bed and closet with private entrance. Both bathrooms are modern, sleek, and functional. A shoji sliding barn door leads to the laundry room which holds an all-in-one washer/dryer, tankless hot water heater, and more storage space. For your added comfort this Villa incudes Wifi, carport and private BBQ grill. Lido South is a friendly, relaxed community with a large Gulf side heated pool with open deck, chaises, chairs and umbrellas, Club room and guest parking. Neighbors gather at the Sun deck at sunset for cocktails, and there is always someone to chat with at the pool. Looking to explore…World famous St. Armand's restaurants and shops and South Lido Park is just a short stroll with exercise trails, kayak launch and mangrove tunnels to explore. No pets and no smoking permitted. Booked Jan - Mar 2027.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,242
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1967
Year built
One
Levels
$2
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$182 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Estimated payment
$182/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$2 vs $343
Days on market
710 vs 61 typical
Where $2/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Lido Key
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Lido Key — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,257
Median age
68
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,127,100
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
18%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
159 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 100% below the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT V-15
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$540,000
2110 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 303
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · $433/sqft · 87 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$850,000
35 SANDY COVE ROAD UNIT 2A
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,254 sqft · $678/sqft · 136 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$800,000
37 SANDY COVE ROAD UNIT 3B
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,254 sqft · $638/sqft · 0 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Anthony Richardson
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT V-15 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT V-15 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT V-15 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT V-15?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $182/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
Are pets allowed at 1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT V-15?+
The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $3,000, this home is listed about 99% below the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT V-15?+
Southside Elementary School (elementary), Booker High School (high), Booker Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34236 market on paper
$3,000 is 100% below the SARASOTA 34236 median of $820,000, and at $2/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $496.
02Move-in furnished
The furniture conveys — a genuine head start for a second home or rental, and one less five-figure line item after closing.
03Time on market is leverage
710 days on market against a Sarasota median of 61 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Southside Elementary School, Booker High School, Booker Middle School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $8,000, now $3,000 — a $5K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of GULF COAST RENTAL HOMES&CONDOS · Diann Thelen. MLS #A4621429.
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