845 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 302, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active138 days on marketListed Mar 9, 2026MLS #A4685441
About this home
845 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 302
QUICK SALE NEEDED! Seller will entertain any reasonable offer. BEACH LOVERS WANTED! You can experience the Lido Key lifestyle daily in this updated 1-bedroom + den 3rd floor Condo with pool and peakaboo view of the Gulf of Mexico. Ideally located directly across from Lido Beach and a short walk to St. Armand Circle, Ted Sperling Park, and Lido Beach Park. Perfect for easy beach-to-door living!! With only 40 Units, this Boutique Community is your perfect hideaway. The property abounds with palm trees and exotic plants. There is elevator access or two sets of stairs. Recent Condo updates include custom reclaimed wood kitchen & bathroom cabinetry (from the Brooklyn Shipyard), newer appliances-stone tiled bathroom- air conditioning-hot water heater-and impact sliding doors. Being offered completely furnished (*except some artwork, antiques)- just bring your suitcases! The Bayrunner Trolley stops out front and is free. Enjoy Sarasota's extensive Arts, Restaurants and nightlife without ever worrying about parking after your day in the sun. Make an appointment to see this gem now.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
756
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1974
Year built
One
Levels
$567
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.
$3,369 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,369/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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
−1.1%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$567 vs $335
Days on market
138 vs 58 typical
Where $567/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 Sarasota
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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SARASOTA 34236 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
13,916
Median age
66.6
Median income
$96,400
Median home value
$917,100
Avg household
1.63
Households w/ children
460
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
158 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 49% below the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 845 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 302
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jul ’25$575,000
845 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 106 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 991 sqft · $580/sqft · 70 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$350,000
115 TYLER DRIVE UNIT 203
1 bd · 1 ba · 766 sqft · $457/sqft · 549 DOM
Sold · May ’26$538,500
500 S WASHINGTON DRIVE UNIT 19B
1 bd · 1 ba · 770 sqft · $699/sqft · 33 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 845 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 302 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 845 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 302 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
845 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 302 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 845 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 302?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,369/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 845 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 302?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,928. 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 845 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 302?+
The listing reports pets: No. 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 $429,000, this home is listed about 25% below the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34236 market on paper
$429,000 is 49% below the SARASOTA 34236 median of $849,000.
02Pool views
The pool view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
138 days on market against a Sarasota median of 58 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $444,000, now $429,000 — a $15K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY · Wayne Fastzkie. MLS #A4685441.
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