Active$450,000
845 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE, 101
SARASOTA, FL 34236
2 beds2 baths991 sqft
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Active · Single Family
2605 STAR APPLE WAY
SARASOTA, FL 34240
Beds
3 beds
Baths
2 baths
Area
1,862 sqft
Single FamilyBuilt 20246,059 sqft lot2-car garageCentral, ElectricCentral Air$306/sqft20 days on market
About this home
Virtually Staged. Why wait to build when you can move right into this 2024 residence in the gated community of Windward at Lakewood Ranch! Offering three bedrooms, two baths, a den/office with double doors, 1,862 square feet of living space and 2,579 total square feet, Neal Communities' thoughtfully designed Dream 2 floor plan blends coastal charm and modern luxury with a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle. Maintenance-free landscaping with irrigation is included in the monthly fees, and numerous post-closing upgrades have been completed. The light-filled interior features high ceilings, 8-foot interior doors, an open great room with a tray ceiling, tile flooring throughout the main living areas and new carpet in the bedrooms. The designer kitchen is ideal for entertaining with quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, gold hardware, stainless steel appliances, a natural gas range, walk-in pantry, and an oversized island overlooking the living and dining areas. Additional upgrades include a tile roof, hurricane-impact windows and doors, custom lighting, window treatments, ceiling fans throughout, an epoxy-coated garage floor, custom built-in shelving in the guest bedroom and a Guardian pre-wired security system. The spacious primary suite offers a large walk-in closet, dual vanities and a walk-in shower, while the screened paver lanai provides the ideal place to relax year-round. Windward residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, two pools, spa, tennis and pickleball courts, dog parks, playground and an active social calendar. Ideally just minutes from Waterside Place for waterfront dining, boutique shopping, live entertainment, the weekly farmers market and year-round events, with University Town Center, downtown Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and the Gulf Coast's award-winning beaches all within easy reach.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,862 sqft
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan…
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 6,059 sqft (0.14 ac)
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Block
- Exterior
- Lighting, Sidewalk
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- HOA dues
- $884 / quarterly
- Annual tax
- $7,960 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $306/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 2024
- Subdivision
- WINDWARD/LAKEWOOD RANCH PH 1
- County
- Sarasota
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Tatum Ridge Elementary
- Middle
- McIntosh Middle
- High
- Booker High
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 11 days
- MLS #
- MFR801325860
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Mia McKeehan · PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
$579k
+1.7% vs asking
$545k low$613k high
Based on 24 comparable sales within 2 miles of SARASOTA, FL, this home is priced under RENA ValiQ.
Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOAEstimated monthly payment$3,835/mo
- Principal & interest
- $2,877/mo
- Property tax
- $663/mo
- Home insurance
- $0/mo
- HOA dues
- $295/mo
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own bill; insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Listed | $569,000 | — |
NeighbourhoodSample data
Reference scores for SARASOTA, FL. Schools, mobility and amenities feed live data once the dedicated provider connection lands.
Walk Score
53/ 100
Somewhat walkable
Transit Score
62/ 100
Good transit
Bike Score
61/ 100
Bikeable
Elementary school
Tatum Ridge Elementary
Assigned school from the MLS record
Middle school
McIntosh Middle
Assigned school from the MLS record
High school
Booker High
Assigned school from the MLS record
Location
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