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$3,450,000 Reduced -$300,000
1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #709
Sarasota, FL 34236
  • 3Beds
  • 3.00Total Baths
  • 3 Full, 0 HalfBaths
  • 3,352SqFt
  • 2005Year Built
  • 0.00Acres
  • MLS# A4665895
  • Residential
  • Condominium
  • Active

  • Approx Time on Market8 months, 25 days
  • Area34236 - Sarasota
  • CountySarasota
  • Subdivision The Beach Residences

Overview

Private and EPIC 180 Views! Every day is a vacation living on the beach in this Ritz-Carlton-Managed enclave on Lido Key called The Beach Residences. Imagine, dreams do come true at The Beach Residences, where coastal luxury meets seamless living. Enter your private elevator foyer, where floor-to-ceiling glass walls frame panoramic bay, city, sunrise, and moonrise views. This residence offers flexible living options: 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, or 2 bedrooms plus a den, 10 ft. ceilings, timeless travertine flooring, and abundant natural light throughout with walls of glass wrapping around this home.The main living area opens to an oversized terracethe perfect indoor-outdoor flow for entertaining and relaxation. An open living area with modern sophistication. The kitchen features a breakfast area and bar, a gas range, and premium appliances.The primary suite is a private sanctuary with two generous walk-in closets, a coffee bar, and sunrise vistas. The en-suite bath boasts a large shower and a garden tub. A separate guest wing offers an en-suite bedroom with bay views and terrace access. An additional study/den can be flexed to meet your needs; it is currently used as another guest suite. Relax on the expansive terrace with sparkling bay views and Sarasotas skyline. Two pets are welcome with no weight limit. The Beach Residences delivers world-class resort-style living, a private movie theater, two guest suites available for overflow family and friends, a pool, spa, fitness center, social room, game room, dog run, and 24/7 concierge service. On-site is the Beach Club, directly on the beach with over 400 feet of Gulf frontage, offering Five-Star amenities like a resort-style pool, hot tub, cabanas, a tiki bar, a restaurant, and a small convenience store. There is also a Ritz-Carlton trolley that will take you to the Ritz-Carlton hotel in downtown Sarasota. You can experience Sarasotas cultural venues, festivals, events, and restaurants. After the fun, the trolley will bring you back home. You can also immerse yourself in the charming St. Armands Circle that offers exclusive boutique shopping, casual and fine dining, art galleries, and much more. A short four-minute drive, or if you prefer to walk, just one mile away. With no waitlist for the optional Ritz Beach Club Membership, this versatile residence is designed for refined entertaining and relaxed daily living. Schedule your private showing to experience resort-like lifestyle firsthand.



Agriculture / Farm

Association Fees / Info

Community Features:  Fitness, Pool, RecreationArea, Restaurant, WaterAccess, Gated, StreetLights

Pets Allowed:  CatsOk, DogsOk, Yes

Hoa Fees Frequency:  Quarterly

Association:  Yes

Association Amenities:  Elevators, FitnessCenter, MaintenanceGrounds, Gated, SpaHotTub, Security, Storage

Association Fee Includes:  AssociationManagement, CableTv, Insurance, MaintenanceGrounds, MaintenanceStructure, PestControl, Pools, RecreationFacilities, ReserveFund, Sewer, Security, Trash, Water

Hoa Fees:  12944

Bathroom Info

Total Baths:  3.00

Fullbaths:  3

Building Info

Window Features:  WindowTreatments

Roof:  Other

Building Area Source:  PublicRecords

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Style:  Custom

Pool Features:  Heated, Indoor, SaltWater, Community

Patio:  Covered, Balcony

Exterior Features:  Balcony, DogRun, SprinklerIrrigation, Lighting, OutdoorGrill, Storage

Fees / Restrictions

Financial

Original Price:  $3,750,000

Disclosures:  CovenantsRestrictionsDisclosure,FloodPlainDisclosure

Garage / Parking

Open Parking:  Yes

Parking Features:  Assigned, Covered, Underground, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, Guest, Open

Attached Garage:  Yes

Garage:  Yes

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Floors:  Carpet, Tile

Levels:  One

Spa:  Yes

Laundry Features:  None

Interior Features:  BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, Elevator, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, MainLevelPrimary, OpenFloorplan, StoneCounters, SplitBedrooms, WalkInClosets, WindowTreatments

Appliances:  BarFridge, BuiltInOven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, GasWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Spa Features:  InGround, Sauna

Lot Info

Direction Remarks:  JOHN RINGLING BLVD AROUND ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE TO LIDO KEY, GO SOUTH ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE, LEFT IN TO THE BEACH RESIDENCES, 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE. LET THE GUARD GATE KNOW WHO YOU ARE MEETING OR THE RESIDENCE NO 709.

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Vegetation:  PartiallyWooded

Lot Desc:  FloodZone, Landscaped

Misc

Other

Other Structures:  KennelDogRun, Storage

Special Conditions:  None

Security Features:  FireSprinklerSystem, SecuredGarageParking, GatedCommunity, SmokeDetectors

Other Rooms Info

Property Info

Class Type:  Condominium

Property Sub Type:  Condominium

Property Condition:  NewConstruction

Construction Materials:  Block, Stucco

Stories:  1

Total Stories:  11

Foundation:  Slab

Human Modified:  Yes

Room Info

Total Rooms:  9

Sqft Info

Sqft:  3,352

Bulding Area Sqft:  3,843

Living Area Units:  SquareFeet

Living Area Source:  PublicRecords

Tax Info

Tax Year:  2,024

Tax Lot:  709

Tax Legal Description:  UNIT 709, BEACH RESIDENCES THE

Tax Annual Amount:  32701

Unit Info

Unit:  709

Utilities / Hvac

Heating:  Central

Water Source:  Private

Sewer:  PublicSewer

Cool System:  CentralAir, CeilingFans

Cooling:  Yes

Heating:  Yes

Utilities:  CableConnected, ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, MunicipalUtilities, PhoneAvailable, SewerConnected, UndergroundUtilities

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront:  Yes

Waterfront Features:  BeachAccess, DeededAccess, GulfAccess, OceanAccess

View:  Yes

Water Body Name:  GULF OF AMERICA

View:  Beach, Intercoastal, Ocean, Water

Schools

Elem:  Southside Elementary

Middle:  Booker Middle

High:  Booker High

Directions

JOHN RINGLING BLVD AROUND ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE TO LIDO KEY, GO SOUTH ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE, LEFT IN TO THE BEACH RESIDENCES, 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE. LET THE GUARD GATE KNOW WHO YOU ARE MEETING OR THE RESIDENCE NO 709.

This listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty 

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Price & Status History (on davidshippey.com since Tue, Sep 23rd 2025)
  • Original Price: $3,750,000
  • Current Price: $3,450,000
  • Price Reduced: $300,000
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01/13/2026$3,750,000 $3,450,000 Reduced by $300,000

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MLS# A4665895 located at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #709, Sarasota, Florida is brought to you by David Shippey REALTOR®

1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #709, Sarasota, Florida has 3 Beds, 3 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #709, Sarasota, Florida is A4665895.
The price for 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #709, Sarasota, Florida is $3,450,000.
The status of 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #709, Sarasota, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #709, Sarasota, Florida is The Beach Residences.
The home located at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #709, Sarasota, Florida was built in 2026.