$1,300,000 $500K PRICE DROP
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,035 Sq Ft
- 1750 Benjamin Franklin Dr
- Unit 9F
- Sarasota, FL
708 Garfield Dr Sarasota, FL 34236
Lido Key NeighborhoodEstimated payment $14,149/month
Total Views
329
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,578
Sq Ft
$892
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Open Floorplan
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Southside Elementary School Rated A
- Property is near public transit
- Separate Formal Living Room
About This Home
Live the Lido Beach Lifestyle!
If you love the beach but can't give up City Life, this could be your perfect home—or your next investment due to the flexible one-week rental policy!
Just 800 steps from Lido Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, surrounded by mega million dollar houses, this light and bright 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home offers the perfect blend of coastal living, space, and opportunity. A single level home features an updated kitchen and bathrooms, plus the flexibility of two primary bedrooms.
Set on a generous 0.287-acre lot, the property features Florida-friendly landscaping and an oversized detached garage. Plans had already been drawn for a potential apartment conversion over the garage, offering exciting possibilities for additional living space for family, guests, or income.
Enjoy the best of Sarasota just moments away, including the shops, restaurants, and vibrant atmosphere of St. Armands Circle.
Whether you’re looking for a place to live, relax, and enjoy the beach, or an investment property with a liberal one-week minimum rental policy, this home offers an exceptional opportunity in one of Sarasota’s most desirable coastal locations.
Listing Agent
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP Brokerage Phone: 941-954-5454 License #0684949 Listed on: 08/26/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,384
Year Built
- Built in 1966
Lot Details
- 12,500 Sq Ft Lot
- North Facing Home
- Landscaped
- Irrigation Equipment
- Property is zoned RSF3
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Oversized Parking
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Tile Roof
- Concrete Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,578 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Blinds
- Entrance Foyer
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Inside Utility
- Hurricane or Storm Shutters
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Split Bedroom Floorplan
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Spa
Outdoor Features
- Screened Patio
- Rear Porch
Location
- Flood Zone Lot
- Property is near public transit
Schools
- Southside Elementary School
- Pine View Middle School
- Sarasota High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Lido Beach Community
- Lido Beach DIV B Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Tax Block 63
- Assessor Parcel Number 2016-06-0066
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Floorplan
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Home Values in the Area
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Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,180 | $1,202,200 | $1,018,900 | $183,300 |
| 2024 | $12,829 | $910,362 | ||
| 2023 | $12,829 | $883,847 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $12,538 | $858,104 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $12,593 | $833,111 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $12,743 | $821,608 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $12,417 | $803,136 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $12,217 | $872,500 | $636,000 | $236,500 |
| 2017 | $11,605 | $703,900 | $465,500 | $238,400 |
| 2016 | $7,451 | $696,900 | $460,900 | $236,000 |
| 2015 | $7,562 | $657,300 | $462,700 | $194,600 |
| 2014 | $7,553 | $460,904 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 08/26/26 | For Sale | $2,300,000 | 0.0% | $892 / Sq Ft |
| 11/12/2024 11/12/24 | Rented | $5,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 09/14/2024 09/14/24 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/10/2024 09/10/24 | For Rent | $5,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Stellar MLS
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $100 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $825,000 | Attorney | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Joint Tenancy Deed | $580,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
Midge has found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting customers' interests first - always - without exception. Earning a reputation of providing excellent client service with proven results, she is privileged to report that more than 90% of her business is based on referrals and repeat customers. There are many qualities and skills that go into being a Realtor-Broker: integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation and
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- 1,468 Sq Ft
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Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: A4702849
APN: 2016-06-0066
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