$1,499,900
$175K PRICE DROP

L'Elegance 1800 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit A405 Sarasota, FL 34236

Lido Key Neighborhood

Estimated payment $12,070/month

Total Views 5,942
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,350 Sq Ft
$1,111 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Clubhouse
  • Southside Elementary School Rated A
  • Fitness Center
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Never ending sunsets and sand - this rarely available beachfront 2 bedroom, 2 bath is waiting for you in L’Elegance on Lido Beach! Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to own a piece of paradise and make it your own. You can have it all here with shopping and dining just a short distance away at St. Armand’s Circle and sugar sand beaches on your doorstep. The split bedroom floor plan provides 2 newly carpeted oceanfront bedrooms with floor to ceiling sliders that provide an endless ocean view. The combined living and dining room areas boasts hardwood floors and leads to the 365 square foot balcony that stretches the entirety of both bedrooms and the living area. You will find yourself at home in the primary bedroom with a large ensuite bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. The second bedroom has increased privacy with a pocket door that closes off the bedroom and bathroom with a full-sized tub. Laundry is a breeze with the full-size washer and dryer as well as extra cabinetry in the laundry room. L’Elegance offers the ultimate year-round vacation lifestyle, with a private beach on the quiet south end of Lido Key. You will love coming home every day as you enter the beautiful L’Elegance lobby with stunning water views. On the main level you will find not only a comfortable area to read a book, but also the large card room to meet up with friends. The amenities in this pet friendly community are exceptional and abundant including a heated 85-foot lap pool and spa that overlook the white sandy beach, security gate, on-site maintenance staff, building manager, extra storage area, and underground parking. Living an active lifestyle? No problem at L’Elegance with the on-site gym, sauna, locker rooms, and two tennis courts. Every evening soak in the serene sunsets from the pool deck or take the secure private walkway directly to the beach for a swim or stroll. Or just relax on your private veranda and watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico. The beach is calling, and this is the condo that makes it possible to create the coastal condo of your dreams and live the Florida Lifestyle!

Listing Agent

Christina Weger

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-383-6411 License #3497623 Listed on: 01/07/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,888

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • East Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $2,589 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Parking Garage Space

Property Views

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,350 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Doors
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area taxes, pool, escrow reserves fund, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, maintenance, management, pest control, security
  • Associa Gulf Coast Rolf Visser Association, Phone Number (941) 388-1819
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • L Elegance On Lido Beach Community
  • L Elegance On Lido Beach Subdivision
  • Association Owns Recreation Facilities

Amenities

  • Community Mailbox

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Security Guard

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,888

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2,589 per month

Parking

29

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Security
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1350
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Building Area Total: 1910
  • Directions to Property: From St. Armands Circle go south on Benjamin Franklin, L'Elegance is on the right almost to the end of the road. Listing Agent will provide access Monday - Friday 9-4:30. Building does not allow weekend showings.
  • Status: Active
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Floor Number: 4
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1046393
  • Minimum Lease: 3 Months
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 1111.04
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • Condo Fees Term: Quarterly
  • Property Description: High Rise
  • MFR_NumAssignedParkingSpaces: 1
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_CommunityAssociationWaterFeatures: Gulf/Ocean Front,Water Access
  • Attribution Contact: 941-383-6411
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Street Number Modifier: 1800
  • Living Area Meters: 125.42
  • Room Count: 6

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Lighting, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water Access: Beach,Gulf/Ocean
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View: Beach,Gulf/Ocean - Full
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 29
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Covered, Guest, Basement

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Associa Gulf Coast- Rolf Visser
  • Phone: 941-388-1819
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Building Name Number: L ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH
  • Condo Fees: 7766
  • Condo Land Included YN: 0
  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Montly Maint Amt Addition To HOA: 0
  • Association Email: rvisser@associagulfcoast.com
  • Monthly Condo Fee Amount: 2589

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 31064.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 2588.67

Lot Info

  • Zoning: WFR
  • Parcel Number: 2017104030
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Homestead YN: 0
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 0

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: 90 day minimum- 2 times per year.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15888.42
  • Tax Book Number: 31-12
  • Tax Lot: 0

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Gulf/Ocean
  • Approval Process: Please see HOA docs.

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $15,888 $1,001,178 -- --
2023 $15,888 $1,262,000 $0 $1,262,000
2022 $13,801 $1,025,100 $0 $1,025,100
2021 $11,897 $752,200 $0 $752,200
2020 $5,041 $341,757 $0 $0
2019 $4,904 $334,073 $0 $0
2018 $0 $327,844 $0 $0
2017 $4,758 $321,101 $0 $0
2016 $4,789 $704,500 $0 $704,500
2015 $4,859 $694,100 $0 $694,100
2014 $4,859 $305,253 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $1,499,900 0.0% $1,111 / Sq Ft
08/10/2025 08/10/25 Off Market $1,499,900 -- --
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $1,499,900 0.0% $1,111 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Off Market $1,499,900 -- --
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Price Changed $1,499,900 -2.6% $1,111 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Price Changed $1,540,000 -3.1% $1,141 / Sq Ft
02/08/2025 02/08/25 Price Changed $1,590,000 -5.1% $1,178 / Sq Ft
01/07/2025 01/07/25 For Sale $1,675,000 -- $1,241 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $245,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $350,000 New Conventional
Closed $234,531 New Conventional
Closed $204,500 Unknown
Closed $200,000 Unknown
Closed $135,000 New Conventional
Closed $115,000 New Conventional
Closed $105,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4634253

Stellar MLS

APN: 2017-10-4030