1 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit 55, Sarasota, FL 34236
- $900,000
- 2
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,389
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $900,000
- List Price
- $895,000
- Status
- Sold
- Days on Market
- 73
- Closing Date
- Apr 22, 2026
- MLS#
- A4677053
- Property Style
- Condo
- Architectural Style
- Coastal, Florida
- Year Built
- 1968
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 1,389
- Price per sq. ft.
- 644.35
- Total Acreage
- Non-Applicable
- Building Name
- St. Armands Towers North
- Monthly Condo Fee
- 1267
- Legal Subdivision Name
- St Armand Towers North
- Community Name
- St Armand Towers
- MLS Area Major
- Sarasota
Property Description
ST. ARMANDS TOWERS NORTH - Located directly across 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!
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Additional Information
- Taxes
- $6206
- Minimum Lease Period
- 3 Months
- Max Times per Year
- 1
- HOA Payment Schedule
- Quarterly
- Maintenance Includes
- Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Condo Fees
- $3800
- Condo Fees Term
- Quarterly
- Community Features
- Fitness Center, Pool, No Deed Restriction
- Property Description
- One Story
- Zoning
- RMF5
- Interior Features
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Floor
- Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Exterior Construction
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Balcony, Hurricane Shutters, Sliding Doors
- Roof
- Built-Up
- Foundation
- Stilt/On Piling
- Pool
- Community
- Garage Carport
- 1 Car Carport
- Garage Features
- Covered
- Elementary School
- Southside Elementary
- Middle School
- Booker Middle
- High School
- Sarasota High
- Pets
- Not Allowed
- Floor Number
- 5
- Flood Zone Code
- AE
- Parcel ID
- 2015161024
- Legal Description
- UNIT 55 ST ARMANDS TOWERS NORTH
Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY. 941-388-4447
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