1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 809, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active182 days on marketListed Feb 3, 2026MLS #A4679860
About this home
1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 809
Elegance on the Beach - Luxury Managed by the Ritz-Carlton -The Beach Residence on Lido Key, where concierge and security set the standard for gracious coastal living in Sarasota. Ideal for the executives or a family that cherishes together time, refined beachfront ambience, this residence combines quiet sophistication with spectacular views. This residence has been remodeled and redesigned to perfection. To see it is to fall in love and experience immediate enjoyment. Residence #809 captures the Sarasota Skyline and Intracoastal Waterway vista, a bird sanctuary, an ecological lagoon, and sweeping panoramas of Siesta Key, accented by the sparkling downtown Sarasota lights at night. Experience intimate, romantic evenings in a serene setting.3 bedrooms and 3 baths, or 2 bedrooms with a den (home office) for enhanced versatility. Two primary suites: one with an expansive closet/dressing room; the other offers built-in, oversized closets. Library/Den/Office: a refined space that can adapt to your needs, now a 3rd bedroom. Redesigned kitchen equipped for gourmet preparation and entertaining. 10-ft ceilings, an emphasis, and renowned Ritz-Carlton stewardship throughout. Private elevator foyer, floor-to-ceiling glass walls frame panoramic Intercoastal waterway, lagoon, city, sunrise, and moonrise vistas. Generous communal amenities, including a Boardroom, Theater, Sauna, Massage Room, Ping-Pong or Yoga Room, and more, are ideal for work, wellness, and social gatherings. Location is within easy walking/biking distance, or a short ride on the Ritz-Carlton shuttle bus to St. Armands Circle for dining and boutique shopping. The Beach Residences combine coastal luxury with effortless, Ritz-Carlton-managed services. Every day feels like a vacation—yet this is your everyday reality. Enter a world where dreams meet coastal living, and where the finest details are front and center. On-site restaurant and bar, The Beach Club pool, and tiki bar on the beach. Beach Club Membership included, and no wait list. Where The Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences align with Lido Key’s sun-kissed coastal lifestyle.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3,352
Sqft
2
Garage
2005
Year built
One
Levels
$1,432
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$30,783 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$30,783/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+94.6%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$1,432 vs $343
Days on market
182 vs 62 typical
Where $1,432/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Lido Key
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Lido Key — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,257
Median age
68
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,127,100
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
18%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $495K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
161 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 468% above the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 809
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$3,450,000
1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 505 · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,302 sqft · $1,045/sqft · 13 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$4,750,000
1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 501 · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,194 sqft · $1,133/sqft · 28 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$4,708,000
1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 701 · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,196 sqft · $1,122/sqft · 6 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 809 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 809 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 809 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 809?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $30,783/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 809?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $35,066. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 809?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $4,800,000, this home is listed about 742% above the Sarasota median of $569,945. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 809?+
Southside Elementary School (elementary), Booker High School (high), Booker Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$4,800,000 runs 468% above the SARASOTA 34236 median — but at 3,352 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Sarasota listing.
02City & Water views
The city and water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
182 days on market against a Sarasota median of 62 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Southside Elementary School, Booker High School, Booker Middle School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $4,888,000, now $4,800,000 — a $88K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Judy Kepecz-Hays. MLS #A4679860.
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