$2,100,000
SOLD FEB 12, 2025

L'Elegance 1800 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit B-507 Sarasota, FL 34236

Lido Key Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,980 Sq Ft
$2,575/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,061 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Fitness Center
  • Southside Elementary School Rated A
  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Heated Lap Pool

About This Home

As of February 2025

Experience unparalleled luxury in this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom condo at the highly coveted L Elegance building on Lido Key, offering sweeping views of both the Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
This exquisite turn-key furnished residence has been meticulously modernized with neutral color palette throughout. The kitchen has been reimagined to enhance functionality and opened to capture more gorgeous views, creating a bright and airy space with ample counter space. European-style cabinetry with a sleek exterior, featuring natural maple interiors and soft-close doors, adds timeless elegance, while the Cambria countertops in varying tones lend an ultra-modern flair. Neutral wood toned tile flooring flows throughout the condo, with plush new carpeting in the bedrooms for added comfort.
No detail has been overlooked: solid core doors, new baseboards, fresh paint, and upgraded hardware throughout. The bathrooms have been completely renovated with the latest design trends, and the primary bath offers a luxurious spa-like retreat with custom closet systems.
Step outside and prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking views that surround you. Enjoy both sunrise and sunset from your expansive balconies—one offering panoramic views of the downtown skyline and sparkling Bay, and the other providing a front-row seat to the mesmerizing Gulf sunsets. Whether you’re relaxing on your terrace or watching the lights of downtown illuminate the evening sky, this residence delivers a front-row view of the best of Lido Key.
Designed with privacy in mind, the condo features a thoughtful floorplan that ensures each bedroom enjoys its own peaceful retreat. The spacious laundry room is equipped with a sink, making it easy to manage wet bathing suits and towels after a day at the pool and beach.
In addition to its unparalleled views and exquisite design, the L ‘Elegance building offers a wealth of world-class amenities to enhance your lifestyle. Dive into relaxation with the expansive lap pool, hot tub, and wading pool. Stay active in the state-of-the-art fitness center, complete with separate men’s and women’s locker rooms featuring saunas. For tennis enthusiasts, L Elegance is home to the only two Har-Tru tennis courts on Lido Key. The building also boasts a card and billiards room, 24/7 gated security, and underground parking for convenience and peace of mind.
Live the dream in this exclusive rare gem offering a sophisticated and tranquil haven with stunning views. Just a short stroll away, explore the iconic St. Armands Circle, a vibrant shopping and dining destination nestled in a beautiful park-like setting. Enjoy art shows and lively events throughout the year, adding a touch of culture and excitement to your calendar.
Only a short drive across the bridge, the heart of downtown Sarasota awaits, offering more top-tier restaurants, boutique shopping, and entertainment.
Your perfect paradise is calling—experience the ultimate in exceptional living at L Elegance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nathalie Nolander

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-383-6411 License #3258133 Listed on: 01/10/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Co-Listed By

Courtney Tarantino

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-383-6411 License #3267068

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Birkinshaw

CORCORAN DWELLINGS REALTY License #3501576

CORCORAN DWELLINGS REALTY

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,968

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • East Facing Home
  • Irrigation
  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $2,575 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Ground Level Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Property Views

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,980 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Shades
  • Shutters
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Sauna
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Built-In Convection Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Closet Cabinetry
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated Lap Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Southside Elementary School
  • Booker Middle School
  • Sarasota High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include 24-Hour Guard, cable TV, common area taxes, pool, escrow reserves fund, fidelity bond, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, maintenance, management, pest control, recreational facilities, security, sewer, trash, water
  • Rolf Wisser Association, Phone Number (941) 388-1819
  • Visit Association Website
  • L'elegance On Lido Beach Community
  • L Elegance On Lido Beach Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • 12-Story Property

Amenities

  • Community Mailbox

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • 2 Pets Allowed
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed
  • Large pets allowed

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,968

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2,575 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Guard - 24 Hour, Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1980
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Building Area Total: 2700
  • Directions to Property: From St Armands Circle, go West, then follow Benjamin Franklin Drive South to 1800.
  • Status: Sold
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MFR231502433
  • Co List Office Phone: 941-383-6411
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Floor Number: 5
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1046393
  • Minimum Lease: 3 Months
  • Number Of Pets: 2
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 1060.61
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • Condo Fees Term: Quarterly
  • Property Description: Corner Unit,Elevated,End Unit,High Rise
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Built-in Closet
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: No Closet
  • MFR_NumAssignedParkingSpaces: 1
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_CommunityAssociationWaterFeatures: Gulf/Ocean Front,Waterfront
  • Attribution Contact: 941-383-6411
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Stories: 12
  • Window Features: Shades, Shutters, Window Treatments
  • Street Number Modifier: 1800
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Living Area Meters: 183.95
  • Room Count: 5

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Other Structures: Storage, Tennis Court(s)
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Sauna, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City, Tennis Court, Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water Access: Gulf/Ocean
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View: Bay/Harbor - Full,Gulf/Ocean - Partial
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Date: 2024-03-27
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0137G

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Circular Driveway, Covered, Deeded, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest, Under Building

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Association Name: ROLF WISSER
  • Phone: 941-388-1819
  • Association: No
  • Security: Gated Community, Secured Garage / Parking, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Building Name Number: L'ELEGANCE
  • Condo Fees: 7726
  • Condo Land Included YN: 0
  • Montly Maint Amt Addition To HOA: 0
  • Association Email: rvisser@associagulfcoast.com
  • Monthly Condo Fee Amount: 2575
  • Pet Size: Large (61-100 Lbs.)
  • Association URL: www.lelegancelido.com

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 30904.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 2575.33

Schools

  • Elementary School: Southside Elementary
  • High School: Sarasota High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Booker Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: WFR
  • Parcel Number: 2017104042
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Street Dead-End
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 0

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Please see Condo Docs.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 21968
  • Tax Book Number: 31-12
  • Tax Lot: B507

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Gulf/Ocean
  • Approval Process: Application, Fee and background check.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2025
Closed on
Jan 30, 2025
Sold by
Roberto I Jimenez Revocable Trust and Jimenez Roberto I
Bought by
Vella Thomas Andrew and Vella Cynthia Jean
Seller's Agent
Nathalie Nolander
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Susan Birkinshaw
CORCORAN DWELLINGS REALTY
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4.55%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$2,042,659

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$57,341
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2024
Sold by
Jimenez Roberto I and Jimenez Jilia Ann
Bought by
Roberto I Jimenez Revocable Trust and Jimenez

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2018
Sold by
Gazala Michael Elias and Gazala Richard Evans
Bought by
Jimenez Roberto Ivan and Jimenez Julia Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$780,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1998
Sold by
Bienstock Martin
Bought by
Gazala Evans E and Gazala Mary B
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,100,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $975,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $380,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $780,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Sold $2,100,000 -4.5% $1,061 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2025 01/10/25 For Sale $2,200,000 -- $1,111 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $19,830 $1,469,900 -- $1,469,900
2023 $19,830 $1,358,100 $0 $1,358,100
2022 $15,556 $1,069,700 $0 $1,069,700
2021 $14,259 $899,300 $0 $899,300
2020 $14,296 $878,200 $0 $878,200
2019 $15,129 $932,900 $0 $932,900
2018 $16,317 $1,004,600 $0 $1,004,600
2017 $16,393 $995,500 $0 $0
2016 $15,210 $905,000 $0 $905,000
2015 $14,924 $891,700 $0 $891,700
2014 $13,482 $700,227 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4634412

Stellar MLS

APN: 2017-10-4042