800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 608, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active537 days on marketListed Feb 11, 2025MLS #A4640012
About this home
800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 608
SEASONAL RENTAL. Please text or email the LA for details. Come and Live in Paradise! the new resort style amenities to be completed by year end. Experience breathtaking Gulf views and stunning sunsets on Lido Key, Sarasota. This incredible property offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico, with vibrant colors painting the sky every evening. Living next door to the Lido Beach Resort makes everyday feel like a luxury getaway—sip drinks at the Tiki Bar, and enjoy delicious meals with spectacular views of the Gulf, Longboat Key, and downtown Sarasota. Just a short stroll to the world-famous St. Armands Circle, you'll have easy access to upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful coastal retreat or an active beachside lifestyle, this property offers the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and natural beauty. Carefree living at its finest for those who demand nothing but the best! This unit features brand-new furnishings and has been freshly painted throughout. Both bathrooms have been upgraded with new fittings, and the kitchen is equipped with brand-new appliances. Be the first to call this beautifully refreshed space your home!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,350
Sqft
2.85 ac
Lot size
1978
Year built
One
Levels
$5
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$207 /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
$207/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$5 vs $343
Days on market
537 vs 58 typical
Where $5/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
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
152 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 99% below the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 608
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$1,050,000
800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 308 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · $778/sqft · 48 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$1,300,000
1800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT A405
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · $963/sqft · 416 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$1,650,000
1800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT A205
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · $1,222/sqft · 88 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
Steeve Cadeau
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 608 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 608 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 608 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 608?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $207/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 608?+
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 $6,450, this home is listed about 99% below the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 608?+
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
Four things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34236 market on paper
$6,450 is 99% below the SARASOTA 34236 median of $845,000, and at $5/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $496.
02Move-in furnished
The furniture conveys — a genuine head start for a second home or rental, and one less five-figure line item after closing.
03Time on market is leverage
537 days on market against a Sarasota median of 58 — 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.
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Listing courtesy of BRIGHT REALTY · Jessie Hayre. MLS #A4640012.
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