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$15,5002 bd2 ba1,403 sqft$11 /sqft$272 /mo all-in ↓

1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1D, SARASOTA, FL, 34236

Active54 days on marketListed Jun 14, 2026MLS #A4695528

Priced 98% below the SARASOTA 34236 medianWaterfrontCondominiumKEY TOWER SOUTH

About this home

1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1D

AVAILABLE 2027 SEASON & 6/26 - 12/26. This is a rare, convenience-driven Gulf-front luxurious retreat that delivers uninterrupted Gulf views, architectural volume, privacy, security, and seamless access to every amenity. A spectacular coastal offering designed for those who value discretion, quality, and effortless living. Welcome to a true turnkey coastal lifestyle opportunity defined by peaceful beach mornings, fun island afternoons, and elegant downtown evenings all from one exceptional, move-in-ready residence! Experience elevated island living in this FULLY RENOVATED, BEACHFRONT two-bedroom, two-bath condominium residence offering over 1,400 living square feet on Lido Key in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. Reimagined from the studs and beyond, the entire unit features NEW installed electrical (including breaker panel), NEW hurricane impact windows and slider doors, NEW designer tile throughout, a BRAND NEW sleek kitchen with BRAND NEW Bosch appliances, complete BRAND NEW bathrooms, NEW interior paint on NEW drywall, NEW LG washer and dryer, and more! Every detail is freshly installed. The Key Tower South building has been thoughtfully transformed with fresh exterior paint (2025), with a completely renovated lobby (2025), a state-of-the-art fitness center (2025), a stylish social room (2025), and a newly added business center for more private meetings (2025). Direct Gulf views as well as views of the beach and pool area. The fully restored community pool (2025) and Shellcrete deck by SRQ Modern (2025) create a private coastal oasis featuring fob-only gated beach access, a convenient beach wash-down station (2025), an outdoor shower (2025), grilling areas, and ample lounge seating for entertaining or unwinding. Begin your mornings with peaceful beach walks, enjoy full beach days just steps away, and end your evenings with breathtaking sunset strolls along the shoreline. Just a short walk from your residence, St. Armands Circle offers an unmatched island lifestyle with upscale dining, bars/pubs, boutiques, cafés, and vibrant nightlife. Outdoor enthusiasts will love nearby South Lido Park and the scenic Ted Sperling Park Nature Trail, ideal for kayaking, nature walks, and tranquil views of Sarasota Bay. When you’re ready for culture and city energy, Downtown Sarasota is just minutes away over the John Ringling Causeway, offering theaters, art galleries, retail shopping, high-end waterfront dining, year-round events, and much more! The building has undergone a FULL-SCALE TRANSFORMATION, including a complete renovation of the lobby, elevators, fitness center, social room, mail room, and the pool and pool deck. The arrival experience has been elevated with newly enhanced sightlines and “grand view” moments as you enter, achieved through thoughtfully opened walls and the addition of modern glass partitions. Outdoors, the property has been refreshed with all-new lawn, landscaping, and irrigation, fully replaced for a clean presentation. The coastal lifestyle awaits you!

Facts & features

The home at a glance

2

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1,403

Sqft

1.73 ac

Lot size

1970

Year built

One

Levels

$11

Per sqft

WaterfrontPool & Water viewTurnkey

Inside

FlooringLaminate · Tile
AppliancesDishwasher · Disposal · Microwave · Range · Refrigerator · Wine Refrigerator
InteriorCathedral Ceiling(s) · Ceiling Fan(s) · Dry Bar · Living Room/Dining Room Combo · Open Floorplan · Solid Surface Counters · Solid Wood Cabinets · Thermostat Attic Fan · Walk-In Closet(s) · Window Treatments
LaundryLaundry Closet
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral · Electric
FurnishedTurnkey

Outside & construction

ViewPool · Water
ParkingAssigned · Covered · Ground Level · Guest
ExteriorBalcony · Lighting · Other · Outdoor Shower · Sliding Doors

Community & fees

PetsNo
CommunityGulf/Ocean Front · Water Access · Waterfront · Fitness Center · Pool

Utilities & systems

WaterPublic

The numbers

What it really costs

Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.

$272 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$91
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$7
Est. property taxes (1.1%/yr)$14
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeFHADown payment3.5% · $543Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesEstimated at 1.1%/yrInsuranceFlorida estimate

FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.

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Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

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Loan type
Down payment3.5% · $543
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$272/mo

Principal & interest$91
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$7
Est. property taxes$14
Est. insurance$160

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

$11 vs $343

Days on market

54 vs 61 typical

Where $11/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives

126 · this home
133
49
36
25
31
$11–262$262–514$514–765$765–1016$1016–1268$1268+

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

Map of 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1D inside its neighborhood boundary

Drive times from this address

Downtown Tampa74 min

Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Get to know Sarasota. See the full Sarasota guide →

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

ElementarySouthside Elementary School★★★★★
HighBooker High School★★★★★
MiddleBooker Middle School★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Sarasota market

Seller’s marketLeans seller4.5 months of inventoryBuyer’s 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 98% below the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

Jun 14, 2026Listed at $15,500 · 54 days on market since
1970Built · KEY TOWER SOUTH

Reality check

What actually sold near 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1D

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1DSold · May ’26

$1,300,000

1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1D · same community

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,403 sqft · $927/sqft · 86 DOM

1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 6BSold · Jan ’26

$1,300,000

1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 6B · same community

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft · $953/sqft · 150 DOM

1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 9CSold · Mar ’26

$1,275,000

1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 9C · same community

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft · $935/sqft · 25 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.

Shawn Headley

Your agent

Shawn Headley

Realtor · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1D — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1D — before you fall in love.

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Straight answers

1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1D FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1D?+

With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $272/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 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1D?+

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 $15,500, this home is listed about 97% below the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1D?+

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

Three things that matter here

01Under the SARASOTA 34236 market on paper

$15,500 is 98% below the SARASOTA 34236 median of $815,000, and at $11/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $496.

02Waterfront living

This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.

03Strong assigned schools

Southside Elementary School, Booker High School, Booker Middle School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.

Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Brenda Cozy. MLS #A4695528.

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