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1 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit: Unit: 55, Sarasota, FL

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$985,000

($709/sqft)

List Status: Active
1 Benjamin Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236


2 beds
2 baths
1389 living sqft
Top Features
  • View: City
  • Subdivision: St Armand Towers North
  • Built in  1968
  • Condominium
Description
Property Details
Additional Information
Additional Lease Restrictions
Refer to association docs for more information
Additional Parcels YN
false
Additional Water Information
building is across street from Lido Beach / Gulf of Mexico
Alternate Key Folio Num
2015161024
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Approval Process
Application, background check, fee. See association docs for more information.
Architectural Style
Coastal, Florida
Association Amenities
Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry, Pool, Recreation Facilities
Association Approval Required YN
1
Association Email
startown@comcast.net
Association Fee Frequency
Quarterly
Association Fee Includes
Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water
Association Fee Requirement
Required
Association YN
true
Available For Lease YN
1
Bathrooms Total Integer
2
Building Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Total
1669
Building Area Total Srch SqM
155.06
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Building Elevator YN
1
Calculated List Price By Calculated SqFt
709.14
Carport Spaces
1
Carport YN
true
Community Features
Fitness Center, Pool
Condo Fees
3800
Condo Fees Term
Quarterly
Construction Materials
Concrete
Cooling
Central Air
Country
US
Cumulative Days On Market
7
Current Price
985000.00
Direction Faces
East
Elementary School
Southside Elementary
Exterior Features
Balcony, Hurricane Shutters, Sliding Doors
Fireplace YN
false
Flood Zone Code
AE
Flood Zone Date
2024-03-27
Flood Zone Panel
12115C0129G
Floor Number
5
Flooring
Wood
Foundation Details
Stilt/On Piling
Furnished
Furnished
Garage YN
false
Heating
Central, Electric
High School
Sarasota High
Homestead YN
1
Interior Features
Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Internet Address Display YN
true
Internet Automated Valuation Display YN
true
Internet Consumer Comment YN
false
Internet Entire Listing Display YN
true
Laundry Features
Inside
Lease Restrictions YN
1
Levels
One
List AOR
Sarasota - Manatee
Living Area Meters
129.04
Living Area Source
Public Records
Living Area Units
Square Feet
Middle Or Junior School
Booker Middle
Minimum Lease
3 Months
Modification Timestamp
2026-01-26T15:02:09.245Z
Monthly Condo Fee Amount
1267
Monthly HOA Amount
0.00
New Construction YN
false
Num Times per Year
1
Occupant Type
Vacant
Ownership
Condominium
Parcel Number
2015161024
Pets Allowed
No
Pool Private YN
false
Postal Code Plus 4
1236
Price Change Timestamp
2026-01-19T19:00:29.000Z
Property Description
Corner Unit, Elevated, End Unit, High Rise
Public Remarks
ST. ARMANDS TOWERS NORTH - Location is everything: you are steps from the sugar-white sands of Lido Beach and just one block from vibrant St. Armands Circle boutiques, galleries, and culinary experiences. This stylish northeast-facing residence on the fifth floor is sold furnished and ready for immediate enjoyment. The interior was designed for effortless elegance, featuring warm bamboo flooring, crisp crown molding, and plantation shutters that beautifully filter the Florida sun. The open-concept floor plan flows seamlessly through three sets of sliding glass doors (with new hurricane shutters) in the living room and both bedrooms, to an expansive 240 sq. ft. balcony—your private sanctuary for enjoying tropical breezes. The kitchen boasts a delightfully functional layout, with ample cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. Two full bathrooms include a primary ensuite, offering privacy for you and your guests. Convenience meets beachside luxury with an in-unit washer/dryer, large storage closet, and a dedicated covered carport space with an adjacent storage locker. The St. Armands Towers North community provides a worry-free living experience, having completed all required structural reviews. An on-site manager keeps the building in top condition, proactive maintenance keeps fees low, and the reserves are fully funded. Residents can indulge in a resort-like lifestyle with fantastic amenities, including a heated pool with Gulf views, exercise room, library, and beautiful newly remodeled community room. Location is everything, and this condo delivers. Whether you enjoy sunbathing on the sands of Lido Beach, exploring the kayak launches and nature trails of nearby South Lido Park, shopping, and dining on St. Armands, or relaxing in the splendor of your refined retreat, this property offers the ultimate island experience. A free local shuttle with a stop nearby even provides convenient transport directly to downtown Sarasota, allowing you easy access to explore the area's rich cultural offerings. Enjoy sophisticated, maintenance-free coastal living at one of Lido Key’s most desirable addresses!
Public Survey Range
17E
Public Survey Section
27
RATIO Current Price By Calculated SqFt
709.14
Realtor Info
No Sign
Road Surface Type
Paved
Roof
Built-Up
Room Count
5
SW Subdiv Community Name
St Armand Towers
Senior Community YN
false
Sewer
Public Sewer
Showing Requirements
Appointment Only, Contact Call Center, Listing Agent Must Accompany, ShowingTime
Spa YN
false
Status Change Timestamp
2026-01-19T19:00:29.000Z
Stories Total
13
Tax Annual Amount
6206.66
Tax Book Number
4-16
Tax Legal Description
UNIT 55 ST ARMANDS TOWERS NORTH
Tax Lot
NA
Tax Year
2025
Total Acreage
Non-Applicable
Total Annual Fees
15200.00
Total Monthly Fees
1266.67
Township
36S
Universal Property Id
US-12115-N-2015161024-S-55
Unparsed Address
1 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #55
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source
Public
Waterfront YN
false
Window Features
Shutters, Window Treatments
Zoning
RMF5
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