Beach front complex. - 1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #V11, SARASOTA
Totally renovated... turnkey furnished. - 1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #V11, SARASOTA
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$799,000

1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #V11
SARASOTA, FL 34236
Listed by Judy Nimz · MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,242 sqft
Year built
1967

About this home

Beachside living awaits in this beautifully renovated, turnkey-furnished villa just steps from the sugar-white sands of Lido Beach. BUY NOW - RETIRE LATER... ANNUAL RENTAL IN PLACE FOR NOVEMBER 2026-NOVEMBER 2027. This two-bedroom, two-bath residence offers a relaxed island lifestyle in an unbeatable location. The thoughtfully redesigned interior features an open floor plan centered around a spacious great room. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with contemporary cabinetry, quartz countertops, stylish backsplash, and premium KitchenAid appliances, including an induction cooktop and beverage refrigerator. Stylish finishes throughout include large-format porcelain tile flooring, crown molding, recessed LED lighting with dimmer switches, and custom remote-controlled window treatments. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and ensuite bath, while both bathrooms offer floor-to-ceiling porcelain tiled walk-in showers with frameless glass enclosures, built-in niches, and LED lighted mirrors. Additional upgrades include updated plumbing and water lines, underground sewer drains, an updated electrical panel and wiring, and a newer A/C system. A large laundry room with built-in cabinetry, counterspace, Maytag washer and dryer, and direct access to the attached carport adds convenience and functionality. Located on the quiet southern end of Lido Key, this ground-level villa offers the privacy of a single-family home with the ease of maintenance-free living. Enjoy direct beach access and a heated Gulf-front pool with clubhouse just moments from your door. Ideally located near South Lido Park, St. Armands Circle, and downtown Sarasota, you'll enjoy easy access to dining, shopping, nature trails, kayaking, cultural attractions, and breathtaking Gulf sunsets. Move right in and start enjoying the best of Sarasota's beach lifestyle.

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRA4696174
Property type
Villa
Subdivision
LIDO HARBOUR
Status
Active
Days on market
99
On market date
June 12, 2026
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
2.38 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
2.72 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
3.13 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 99 days -- 70 fewer days than SARASOTA's current average of 169 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,689 active listings in SARASOTA right now is $364,521.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,962/mo
$159,800 down
$639,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,146
Property tax (est.)$666
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 19, 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.