View of Downtown Sarasota, Bird Key and Sarasota Bay from the 9th Floor are outstanding - 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #9F, SARASOTA
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UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF SARASOTA BAY - 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #9F, SARASOTA
LOOK TO THE NORTH AND SEE SARASOTA BAY, CITY OF SARASOTA AND THE RINGLING BRIDGE. - 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #9F, SARASOTA
Mesmerizing views of the Bridge, City and Sarasota Bay from the unit - 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #9F, SARASOTA
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Outstanding views of Sarasota Bay and Downtown Sarasota - 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #9F, SARASOTA
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Primary Bedroom with views of Sarasota Bay and Downtown Sarasota - 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #9F, SARASOTA
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Den is currently used for the younger people - 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #9F, SARASOTA
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Community Gathering Room Gulfside - 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #9F, SARASOTA
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Community Center overlooks the pool and Gulf of Mexico - 1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #9F, SARASOTA
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$1,300,000

1750 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #9F
SARASOTA, FL 34236
Listed by Midge McCarthy · RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,035 sqft
Year built
1970

About this home

Forever yours the unobstructed views of Sarasota Bay, Ringling Bridge and the Skyline of the City of Sarasota. Sip your morning beverage while watching the boats go by or dinner and the evening lights of the City. Beyond $200,000 has been invested to create this thoughtfully redesigned condo in floor to ceiling renovations to create this masterpiece with custom recessed lighting, porcelain flooring throughout, waterfall effect of quartz counters, contemporary sleek cabinetry designed kitchen, European spa-inspired Bathrooms designs and plumbed for your personal washer/dryer. Enjoy 2035 square feet of contemporary luxury in this light-filled 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium with a versatile flex room currently used as a bedroom at Key Tower South directly on the soft quartz sands of the Gulf of Mexico on Lido Key. Expansive impact windows frame daily sightings of dolphins, seabirds, and shimmering water. Spa-inspired bathrooms feature premium fixtures. The open-concept floor plan offers excellent flow for entertaining or relaxed everyday living, enhanced by abundant storage and a flexible den ideal for a home office, 3rd bedroom or guest space. The building has recently undergone updates to its common areas, adding a fresh, modern aesthetic that complements the residence. Residents enjoy true beachfront living on Lido Key with immediate access to white sandy beaches and scenic waterfront walks. Just minutes away, St. Armands Circle offers world-class dining, boutique shopping, and vibrant coastal culture. This is a rare opportunity to own a luxury waterfront condo in Sarasota, perfectly positioned for both full-time living and seasonal enjoyment. Furnishings included with a few personal exceptions. Washer / Dryer hookup in the hall closet is ready for use.

Highlights

Waterfront

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRA4674543
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
KEY TOWER SOUTH
Status
Active
Days on market
259
On market date
December 9, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2.42 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
681
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
SARASOTA
Middle
BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
2.79 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
760
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
SARASOTA
High
SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL
3.12 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,508
Student:teacher ratio
20.1:1
District
SARASOTA

Walkability

Blended score for SARASOTA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

48
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
34 / 100
Restaurants & cafes5
Grocery stores0
Parks13
Schools0
Transit stops2
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in SARASOTA, from live MLS data.

On the market 259 days -- 91 more days than SARASOTA's current average of 168 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,720 active listings in SARASOTA right now is $365,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$7,979/mo
$260,000 down
$1,040,000 loan
Principal & interest$6,745
Property tax (est.)$1,083
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 25, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.