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1 Benjamin Franklin Drive 56, SARASOTA, FL – $1,500,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,389 Sqft
  • 304 DOM
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,389 Sqft
  • 304 DOM

1 Benjamin Franklin Drive 56

You will be enchanted by direct Beach Views over the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico from every room in this West, Northwest facing condo on the 5th floor of St Armands Towers North in the desirable “Sunset Stack”. Breathtaking water views set the stage in this bright and tastefully furnished 1,389 sq. ft. residence, with 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, perfect for a vacation home or year-round living, with the furnishings included. A private 40-ft long balcony overlooking Lido Beach offers the ultimate oasis to take in the sights and sounds of island life, accessible from sliding doors in the living room and both bedrooms. The spacious primary suite offers spectacular views of Lido beach, as well as St Armands Circle and Pansy’s Bayou, with an ensuite bathroom to complete the space including a walk-in closet. An additional bedroom with mesmerizing Gulf views is the ideal space for guests. Electric hurricane shutters on all windows, one covered carport space, and a private storage closet is included. A landmark on Lido Key, St Armand Towers North boasts one of Sarasota’s most iconic locations one block from St Armands Circle’s many shops and restaurants, and directly across from Lido Beach. The island resort lifestyle is ingrained in this lovely community with amenities that include a heated pool with Gulf Views, exercise facility, community room/library, onsite Maintenance Supervisor, and a full-time office manager. Whether you appreciate leisurely pursuits like shopping and dining on the Circle, strolling the sugar-white sands of Lido Beach, or you prefer to seek adventure-packed bicycling, kayaking, or paddleboard excursions, this ultimate location offers it all within walking distance, and is just around the corner from the free-trolley stop to downtown Sarasota, and all that it offers.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #A4571962
  • Price$1,500,000
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2.00
  • Full Baths2
  • Square Footage1,389
  • Acres0.00
  • Year Built1968
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeCondominium
  • StyleFlorida
  • StatusSold

Community Information

  • Address1 Benjamin Franklin Drive 56
  • AreaSarasota
  • SubdivisionST ARMAND TOWERS NORTH
  • CitySARASOTA
  • CountySarasota
  • StateFL
  • Zip Code34236

Amenities

  • ParkingAssigned, Covered, Guest
  • ViewWater

Interior

  • HeatingCentral, Electric
  • CoolingCentral Air
  • # of Stories13

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Appliances

Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Exterior

  • Exterior FeaturesLighting
  • RoofBuilt-Up
  • FoundationSlab, Stilt/On Piling

Additional Information

  • Date ListedMay 30th, 2023
  • Days on Market304
  • ZoningRMF5
  • Taxes$10,281

Listing Details

  • OfficeMICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
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Price Change History for 1 Benjamin Franklin Drive 56, SARASOTA, FL (MLS® #A4571962)

Date Details Change
Price Reduced from $1,550,000 to $1,500,000 $50,000 (3.23%)

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Listing information last updated on April 19th, 2024 at 7:04pm EDT.