$2,800,000
SOLD MAR 27, 2025

2050 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit B904 Sarasota, FL 34236

Lido Key Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,936 Sq Ft
$5,568/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$954 Per Sq Ft

25% Below List Price

108 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Fitness Center
  • Southside Elementary School Rated A
  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • 4-minute walk to South Lido County Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Extraordinary residence at the ORCHID BEACH CLUB…RENOVATED, DESIGNED and FURNISHED by award-winning SALLY TROUT DESIGNS. Ideally situated in one of the area’s most coveted locations, Lido Beach, with breathtaking panoramic views that stretch from the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay & the downtown Sarasota skyline. Meticulously designed & turnkey furnished, the nearly 3,000 sq. ft. of living space exudes sophistication and elegance. The grand foyer, accessed through a private elevator lobby, leads into a regal living area featuring extraordinary detailing. Three expansive terraces enhance the allure of this home, providing ample space for outdoor living and taking full advantage of the stunning views. The spacious living room features full height sliding doors leading to the main terrace, offering additional lounging, dining options, & gas grill. The chef’s kitchen has ample custom cabinetry, beautiful quartzite countertops & backsplash, top-of-the-line appliances, including Wolf 6-burner gas range, Wolf convection steam oven, Wolf built-in wall oven, Miele coffee maker, Cove dishwasher & Sub-Zero refrigerator. The breakfast bar & adjoining breakfast nook with built-in dry bar provide casual seating. Double doors lead to the grand primary suite, with views of the Gulf, terrace access, 2 outfitted walk-in closets, morning bar, spa-inspired ensuite bathroom with separate vanities, a large walk-in shower & freestanding soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms (one outfitted as an office); each with direct access to terraces, & two beautifully finished full baths. Just a few of the designer features; custom built-ins in all closets, stylish light fixtures & recessed lighting w/Lutron wireless home control, 24” porcelain tile flooring, all upgraded cabinetry, custom drapes & shades (some remote closing), beautiful furnishings & original art, & whole-house water filtration system. Two spacious parking spaces convenient to elevator. Orchid Beach Club is a private, resort-style community with only 54 residences in two residential buildings, 24/7 guarded gate entrance & concierge. World-class amenities include a beach-side heated pool & spa with cabanas, a fully equipped clubhouse with social rooms, game room, library, fitness center, saunas, & 2 beautifully appointed guest suites for visiting family and friends. A pet-friendly community w/ private dog run. Located just minutes from St. Armand's Circle & downtown Sarasota, Orchid Beach Club offers a serene, private retreat while providing easy access to shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. Sophisticated but comfortable Florida living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judy Nimz

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY Brokerage Phone: 941-951-6660 License #0575690 Listed on: 11/27/2024

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Tritschler

RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP License #509224

RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,647

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • 200 Feet of Ocean or Gulf Waterfront
  • 200 Feet of Public Beach Waterfront
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $5,568 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Guest Parking
  • Deeded Parking
  • 2 Assigned Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Beach
  • City

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Florida Architecture
  • Entry on the 9th floor
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Pile Dwellings
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,936 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Built-In Desk
  • Bar
  • Dry Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Tray Ceiling
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Shades
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Inside Utility

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dinette
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Granite Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal
  • Whole House Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Reclaimed Wood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Closet Cabinetry
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Split Vanities
  • Single Vanity
  • Dual Sinks
  • Private Water Closet
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall
  • Shower Only
  • Rain Shower Head
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Built-In Shower Bench
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Smart Home

Outdoor Features

  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Filtration System
  • Water Purifier
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include 24-Hour Guard, common area taxes, pool, escrow reserves fund, gas, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, management, pest control, recreational facilities, sewer, trash, water
  • Galina Curlic Association, Phone Number (941) 388-1502
  • Built by US Assets Group
  • Orchid Beach Club Residences Subdivision, Barbados Floorplan
  • Orchid Beach Club Residences Community
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • 11-Story Property

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Dog Park

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 100 lbs
  • 2 Pets Allowed
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Card or Code Access
  • Gated Community
  • Storm Windows
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,647

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$5,568 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Guard - 24 Hour, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Gas, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Coastal, Florida
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2936
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Building Area Total: 3552
  • Directions to Property: Once through St. Armand's Circle, go south on Benjamin Franklin Drive, almost to the end. Orchid Beach Club is on the right, go to guard gate, then to parking level to the building on the east side. The left door is usually open.
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Floor Number: 9
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1046728
  • Minimum Lease: 3 Months
  • Number Of Pets: 2
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 953.68
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • Condo Fees Term: Monthly
  • Property Description: End Unit,High Rise
  • Water Frontage Feet Beach: 200
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Linen Closet
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Walk-in Closet
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Built-in Closet
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Linen Closet
  • MFR_NumAssignedParkingSpaces: 2
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_CommunityAssociationWaterFeatures: Gulf/Ocean Front,Water Access,Waterfront
  • Attribution Contact: 941-951-6660
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Smart Home, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Purifier, Whole House R.O. System, Wine Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Stilt/On Piling
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 11
  • Window Features: Drapes, Storm Window(s), Insulated Windows, Rods, Shades, Window Treatments
  • Street Number Modifier: 2050
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Dining Room Separate,Great Room,Inside Utility,Storage Rooms
  • Living Area Meters: 272.76
  • Room Count: 14

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City, Water
  • Water Body Name: GULF OF MEXICO / SARASOTA BAY
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Access: Beach,Beach - Access Deeded,Gulf/Ocean
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View: Bay/Harbor - Full,Beach,Gulf/Ocean - Full
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 400
  • Flood Zone Date: 2024-03-27
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0137G
  • Water Frontage Feet Gulf Ocean: 200

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Deeded, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Under Building

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Pool
  • Association Amenities: Fitness Center, Gated
  • Association Name: Galina Curlic
  • Phone: 941-388-1502
  • Association: No
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, Key Card Entry, Secured Garage/Parking, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Pet Restrictions: See HOA Docs
  • Building Name Number: ORCHID BEACH CLUB
  • Condo Fees: 5568
  • Condo Land Included YN: 0
  • Max Pet Weight: 100
  • Montly Maint Amt Addition To HOA: 0
  • Association Email: obc.concierge@gmail.com
  • Monthly Condo Fee Amount: 5568
  • Pet Size: Extra Large (101+ Lbs.)

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 66816.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 5568.00

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: WFR
  • Parcel Number: 2017155030
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: FloodZone, City Limits, Sidewalk
  • Flood Zone Code: AE, X
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 0
  • Zoning Compatible YN: 1

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Building Info

  • Builder Name: US Assets Group

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: See HOA Docs

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 28646.8
  • Tax Block: 904
  • Tax Lot: 0

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Gulf/Ocean
  • Approval Process: See HOA Docs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 27, 2024
Closed on
Mar 27, 2025
Sold by
Morrison Mark G and Morrison Kathy A
Bought by
Tina M Fisher Revocable Living Trust and Robert A Fisher Revocable Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Judy Nimz
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Buyer's Agent
Richard Tritschler
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
List Price
$3,750,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$950,000
-25.33%
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
$2,871,698

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$71,698
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2015
Sold by
Morrison Kathy A and Morrison Mark G
Bought by
Morrison Mark G and Morrison Kathy A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2013
Sold by
Morrison Mark G and Morrison Kathy A
Bought by
Morrison Kathy A and Morrison Mark G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2011
Sold by
Ottoson Allen E and Ottoson Christine C
Bought by
Morrison Mark G and Morrison Kathy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2007
Sold by
Koepnick Robert E and Koepnick Sue A
Bought by
Ottoson Allen E and Ottoson Christine C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2005
Sold by
Orchid Beach Club Residences Llc
Bought by
Koepnick Robert E and Koepnick Sue A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,800,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Majesty Title Services Llc
Warranty Deed $1,600,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $1,650,000 Attorney
Special Warranty Deed $1,480,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $800,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Sold $2,800,000 -17.6% $954 / Sq Ft
03/15/2025 03/15/25 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2025 02/01/25 Price Changed $3,400,000 -9.3% $1,158 / Sq Ft
11/27/2024 11/27/24 For Sale $3,750,000 -- $1,277 / 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 $28,647 $2,006,575 -- --
2023 $28,647 $1,948,131 $0 $0
2022 $27,990 $1,891,389 $0 $0
2021 $28,281 $1,836,300 $0 $1,836,300
2020 $30,261 $1,913,348 $0 $0
2019 $25,670 $1,629,177 $0 $0
2018 $25,264 $1,598,800 $0 $1,598,800
2017 $25,511 $1,598,800 $0 $1,598,800
2016 $26,054 $1,598,800 $0 $1,598,800
2015 $26,117 $1,575,200 $0 $1,575,200
2014 $23,355 $1,257,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4630698

Stellar MLS

APN: 2017-15-5030