$274,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2018

845 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 202 Sarasota, FL 34236

Lido Key Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
756 Sq Ft
$433/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$362 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Public Beach
  • Pool View
  • Southside Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Furnished

About This Home

As of May 2025

Directly across the street from beautiful Lido Beach, facing west with spectacular sunset views and a glimpse of the Gulf of Mexico. A perfect beach get-away or year round beach residence, with relaxing screened balcony/lanai overlooking sparkling salt water pool. Enjoy the year-round Gulf breezes and convenient beach location near the St. Armands Circle shops and restaurants. This immaculately maintained condo residence can be leased twice per year, with a 1 month minimum stay. Open floor plan, light and bright space throughout. Dine alfresco on the spacious balcony or enjoy bar-b-que grill poolside. The Presidential Condominium (A/K/A Lido Presidential) is well managed, consists of 40 residences, with ample parking, manicured grounds, and elevators. Completely furnished and ready for new owners to enjoy and/or excellent investment property. New roof in 2018. Nature park is just 3 blocks away, offering kayak & paddle board rentals. Miles of beach across the street makes this a very special offering. Be sure to view beautiful virtual tour in MLS. Direct beach access path across the street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Phyllis Garfinkel

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY License #0189278 Listed on: 04/27/2018

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Coughlin

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY License #3332950

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,675

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • Public Beach
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Well Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $433 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 756 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Blinds
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Pool Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • City Lot

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, common area taxes, community pool, escrow reserves fund, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, maintenance repairs, pest control, pool maintenance, recreational facilities, sewer, trash, water
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Presidential The Community
  • The Presidential Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions, no truck, recreational vehicles, or motorcycle parking
  • Rental Restrictions

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,675

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$433 per month

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 756
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Building Area Total: 836
  • Directions to Property: From St. Armands Circle to Lido Beach and continue on Ben Franklin Drive, south to 845 Ben Franklin Drive to Lido Presidential on east side. Park in parking lot between Harrison and Cleveland. Bldg A is closest to parking lot.
  • Status: Sold
  • Down Payment Resource URL: http://www.workforce-resource.com/eligibility/listing?metro_area=MFRMLS&listing_id=A4401746&show_results=true&skip_sso=true
  • Down Payment Resource URL 2: http://www.workforce-resource.com/eligibility/listing?metro_area=MFRMLS&listing_id=A4401746&cview=true&show_results=true&customer_portal=true
  • Floor Number: 2
  • Homestead Y N: No
  • Total Acreage: Non-Applicable
  • Unit Number Y N: No
  • Home Warranty Y N: No
  • Property Description: Mid Rise
  • Call Center Phone Number: 941-308-7777
  • Planned Unit Development Y N: No
  • Ratio: Close Price\List Price: 0.96479
  • Price per Sq Ft: 362.43
  • Close to Original List Price Ratio: 0.96479
  • Ratio: Current Price\Building Area Total: 327.75
  • View: Yes
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Spa Yn: No
  • Stories: 4
  • Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Street Number Modifier: 845
  • Room Count: 5
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Salt Water
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Pool
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Water Access: Beach - Public
  • Water View Y N: No
  • Water Access Y N: Yes
  • Water Extras Y N: No
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0137F
  • Disclosures: Condominium Disclosure Available, Lead Paint, Seller Property Disclosure

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Parking Features: Open
  • Open Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Pool
  • Association Amenities: Cable TV, Laundry, Pool
  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Condo Fees: 1300
  • Condo Fees Term: Quarterly
  • Condo Land Included Y N: No
  • Monthly Condo Fee Amount: 433
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association Approval Required YN: Yes

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 5200
  • Total Monthly Fees: 433.33

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RMF3
  • Parcel Number: 2016113005
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: FloodZone, City Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Flood Zone Date: 2016-11-04
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • Approval Process: Association Approval, Interview
  • Num Timesper Year: 2
  • Lease Restrictions Y N: Yes
  • Month To Month Or Weekly Y N: Yes
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: No pets

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2675
  • Tax Book Number: 1025-2094
  • Tax Lot: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2024
Closed on
May 1, 2025
Sold by
Wysocki Kathleen A and Wysocki Paul T
Bought by
Evh Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Lynne Reda
BRIGHT REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Doug Parks
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-18.89%
Views
86

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
65.41%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2018
Closed on
Jun 25, 2018
Sold by
Spring Spring C and Spring Laura L
Bought by
Wysocki Paul T and Wysocki Kathleen A
Seller's Agent
Phyllis Garfinkel
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Buyer's Agent
Janet Coughlin
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$284,000
Sold Price
$274,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.28%
Original Mortgage
$174,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2005
Sold by
Gonzalez Roel and Podsiadlik Adelfina
Bought by
Spring C Randall and Spring Laura L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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 $365,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $274,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $174,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $580,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $260,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $365,000 -11.0% $483 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Price Changed $410,000 -3.5% $542 / Sq Ft
12/16/2024 12/16/24 Price Changed $425,000 -3.4% $562 / Sq Ft
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Price Changed $440,000 -2.2% $582 / Sq Ft
08/09/2024 08/09/24 For Sale $450,000 +64.2% $595 / Sq Ft
06/25/2018 06/25/18 Sold $274,000 -3.5% $362 / Sq Ft
05/09/2018 05/09/18 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2018 04/27/18 For Sale $284,000 -- $376 / 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 $4,646 $287,496 -- --
2023 $4,646 $361,600 $0 $361,600
2022 $4,078 $294,500 $0 $294,500
2021 $3,514 $216,000 $0 $216,000
2020 $3,325 $198,600 $0 $198,600
2019 $3,607 $217,000 $0 $217,000
2018 $3,229 $219,000 $0 $219,000
2017 $2,675 $156,400 $0 $156,400
2016 $2,730 $156,400 $0 $156,400
2015 $2,673 $154,100 $0 $154,100
2014 $2,402 $148,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4401746

Stellar MLS

APN: 2016-11-3005