- CENTURY 21 Real Estate
- Florida
- Sarasota
- 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive #709
1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive #709, Sarasota, FL 34236
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Selling Paradise
Listed by: judy kepecz-hays
Office: coldwell banker realty
MLS#:A4665895
Source:MFRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$3,450,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$897.74
About this home

Every day is a vacation living on the beach. Imagine living in a Ritz-Carlton-Managed enclave on Lido Key called “The Beach Residences.” Imagine, dreams do come true at The Beach Residences, where coastal luxury meets seamless living. Enter your private elevator foyer, where floor-to-ceiling glass walls frame panoramic bay, city, sunrise, and moonrise views. This residence offers flexible living options: 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, or 2 bedrooms plus a den, 10 ft. ceilings, timeless travertine flooring, and abundant natural light throughout with walls of glass wrapping around this home.
The main living area opens to an oversized terrace—the perfect indoor-outdoor flow for entertaining and relaxation. An open living area with modern sophistication. The kitchen features a breakfast area and bar, a gas range, and premium appliances.
The primary suite is a private sanctuary with two generous walk-in closets, a coffee bar, and sunrise vistas. The en-suite bath boasts a large shower and a garden tub. A separate guest wing offers an en-suite bedroom with bay views and terrace access. An additional study/den can be flexed to meet your needs; it is currently used as another guest suite. Relax on the expansive terrace with sparkling bay views and Sarasota’s skyline. Two pets are welcome with no weight limit. The Beach Residences delivers world-class resort-style living, a private movie theater, two guest suites available for overflow family and friends, a pool, spa, fitness center, social room, game room, dog run, and 24/7 concierge service. On-site is the Beach Club, directly on the beach with over 400 feet of Gulf frontage, offering Five-Star amenities like a resort-style pool, hot tub, cabanas, a tiki bar, a restaurant, and a small convenience store. There is also a Ritz-Carlton trolley that will take you to the Ritz-Carlton hotel in downtown Sarasota. You can experience Sarasota’s cultural venues, festivals, events, and restaurants. After the fun, the trolley will bring you back home. You can also immerse yourself in the charming St. Armands Circle that offers exclusive boutique shopping, casual and fine dining, art galleries, and much more. A short four-minute drive, or if you prefer to walk, just one mile away. This versatile residence is designed for refined entertaining and relaxed daily living. Schedule your private showing to experience the resort-like lifestyle firsthand. Membership to the Ritz-Carlton Members Club is available,
Contact an agent
Home facts
- Year built:2005
- Listing ID #:A4665895
- Added:128 day(s) ago
- Updated:January 30, 2026 at 02:10 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Living area:3,352 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central
Structure and exterior
- Year built:2005
- Building area:3,352 sq. ft.
Schools
- High school:Booker High
- Middle school:Booker Middle
- Elementary school:Southside Elementary
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public, Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$3,450,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$897.74
- Tax amount:$31,501 (2024)
New listings near 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive #709
- New
$2,200,000Active3 beds 3 baths2,325 sq. ft.1343 4th Street #202, SARASOTA, FL 34236
MLS# TB8468784Listed by: SIGHT REAL ESTATE, LLC - New
$790,000Active4 beds 4 baths1,704 sq. ft.3710 Iroquois Avenue, SARASOTA, FL 34234
MLS# A4679926Listed by: KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S - New
$1,350,000Active3 beds 2 baths1,468 sq. ft.1343 4th Street #102, SARASOTA, FL 34236
MLS# TB8469185Listed by: SIGHT REAL ESTATE, LLC - Open Sun, 1 to 3pmNew
$515,000Active2 beds 2 baths1,115 sq. ft.1036 W Peppertree Lane #113B, SARASOTA, FL 34242
MLS# A4680197Listed by: PEPPERTREE BAY REALTY INC - New
$725,000Active3 beds 3 baths2,358 sq. ft.5309 Gardens Drive, SARASOTA, FL 34243
MLS# A4680280Listed by: SARABAY REAL ESTATE INC - Open Sun, 1 to 4pmNew
$279,900Active2 beds 2 baths1,068 sq. ft.4210 Breezeway Boulevard #415, SARASOTA, FL 34238
MLS# A4680516Listed by: KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S - Open Sat, 1 to 4pmNew
$800,000Active2 beds 2 baths1,223 sq. ft.9226 Midnight Pass Road #3B, SARASOTA, FL 34242
MLS# A4679789Listed by: WILLIAM RAVEIS REAL ESTATE - Open Sat, 1 to 4pmNew
$1,252,900Active3 beds 3 baths3,097 sq. ft.4521 Mondrian Court, SARASOTA, FL 34240
MLS# A4679639Listed by: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - New
$185,500Active2 beds 2 baths1,239 sq. ft.2270 Palazza Drive, SARASOTA, FL 34238
MLS# TB8469762Listed by: EXP REALTY LLC - New
$3,599,000Active4 beds 5 baths4,194 sq. ft.611 Tremont Street, SARASOTA, FL 34242
MLS# A4678455Listed by: PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY