1 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit 56, Sarasota, FL 34236

$1,450,000
2
BD
2
BA
1,389
SqFt
Sold Price
$1,450,000
List Price
$1,500,000
Status
Sold
Days on Market
77
Closing Date
Sep 05, 2023
MLS#
A4571962
Property Style
Condo
Architectural Style
Florida
Year Built
1968
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,389
Total Acreage
Non-Applicable
Building Name
St Armand Towers North
Monthly Condo Fee
1167
Legal Subdivision Name
St Armand Towers North
Community Name
St Armand Towers
MLS Area Major
Sarasota

Property Description

You will be enchanted by direct Beach Views over the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico from every room in this West, Northwest facing condo on the 5th floor of St Armands Towers North in the desirable “Sunset Stack”. Breathtaking water views set the stage in this bright and tastefully furnished 1,389 sq. ft. residence, with 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, perfect for a vacation home or year-round living, with the furnishings included. A private 40-ft long balcony overlooking Lido Beach offers the ultimate oasis to take in the sights and sounds of island life, accessible from sliding doors in the living room and both bedrooms. The spacious primary suite offers spectacular views of Lido beach, as well as St Armands Circle and Pansy’s Bayou, with an ensuite bathroom to complete the space including a walk-in closet. An additional bedroom with mesmerizing Gulf views is the ideal space for guests. Electric hurricane shutters on all windows, one covered carport space, and a private storage closet is included. A landmark on Lido Key, St Armand Towers North boasts one of Sarasota’s most iconic locations one block from St Armands Circle’s many shops and restaurants, and directly across from Lido Beach. The island resort lifestyle is ingrained in this lovely community with amenities that include a heated pool with Gulf Views, exercise facility, community room/library, onsite Maintenance Supervisor, and a full-time office manager. Whether you appreciate leisurely pursuits like shopping and dining on the Circle, strolling the sugar-white sands of Lido Beach, or you prefer to seek adventure-packed bicycling, kayaking, or paddleboard excursions, this ultimate location offers it all within walking distance, and is just around the corner from the free-trolley stop to downtown Sarasota, and all that it offers.

Additional Information

Taxes
$10281
Minimum Lease
3 Months
Maintenance Includes
Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
Condo Fees
$3500
Condo Fees Term
Quarterly
Community Features
Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Fitness Center, Pool, No Deed Restriction
Property Description
One Story
Zoning
RMF5
Interior Layout
Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Floor
Carpet, Tile
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Utilities
Public
Heating
Central, Electric
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Exterior Construction
Concrete, Stucco
Exterior Features
Lighting
Roof
Built-Up
Foundation
Slab, Stilt/On Piling
Pool
Community
Garage Carport
1 Car Carport
Garage Features
Assigned, Covered, Guest
Water Name
Lido Beach / Gulf Of Mexico
Water View
Bayou, Beach, Gulf/Ocean - Full, Intracoastal Waterway
Floor Number
5
Flood Zone Code
AE
Parcel ID
2015161025
Legal Description
UNIT 56, ST ARMANDS TOWERS NORTH, ORI 2006074461

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Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY. Selling Office: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY.

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