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For SaleCondominiumActive

475 Benjamin Franklin Drive 215

Sarasota, FL 34236

$475,000

34 Days On Site

  • 1Bed
  • 1Baths1 full
  • 593Sq Ft
  • $801Per Sq Ft
  • 1.04Acres
  • 1963Built
Subdivision
Lido Dorset
County
Sarasota
MLS®
A4708910

Overview

Located directly across from Lido Beach, this fully furnished 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo in the Lido Dorset building offers the perfect beach getaway. THIS COMMUNITY HAD NO FLOODING DURING PREVIOUS STORMS. Just steps from the sand, the condo features an open living area with a kitchen island, coastal-style finishes, and a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed. The unit also includes a sleeper sofa, comfortably accommodating up to four guests, and has two convenient entrances along with an assigned parking spot. Enjoy the community pool and lounge area, complete with umbrellas and chairs, or take a short walk to the Lido Pavilion, which offers a large pool with lifeguards and dining area next to the Gulf of Mexico. Lido Dorset is ideally located just a short walk to St. Armands Circle, home to an array of shops, restaurants, ice cream parlors, and nightlife. Sarasota's vibrant downtown is only a quick drive across the Ringling Bridge, or you can take the free Bay Runner Shuttle, which picks up directly across the street at the Lido Pavilion. Lido Beach Resort is conveniently close by, with award winning food and drink services. Weekly rentals are allowed, making this condo an excellent investment opportunity, whether you choose to use it as your vacation home or let the on-site management company handle rentals. With its prime location, stylish finishes, and close proximity to both the beach and local attractions, this unit is perfect for guests to relax, explore Sarasota, and enjoy all that the area has to offer.

Listing Snapshot

Price
$475,000
Days On Site
34 Days
Bedrooms
1
Inside Area (SqFt)
593 sqft
Total Baths
1
Full Baths
1
Partial Baths
0
Lot Size
1.04 Acres
Year Built
1963
MLS® Number
A4708910
Status
Active
Property Tax
$5,712 (2025)
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$3,294 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Public Records

Property Details

General Features

11 items
Acres
1.04
Direction Faces
West
Foundation
Slab
Levels
One
Number Of Stories
2
Property Sub Type
Condominium
Sewer
Public Sewer
SqFt Total
593
Utilities
Cable Available, Cable Connected
Water Source
Public
Zoning
RMF3

Interior Features

10 items
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Tile
Furnished
Furnished
Heating
Ductless
Interior
Elevator
Laundry Features
Common Area, Other

Rooms

RoomDimensionsLevelFeatures
Kitchen10x5Double Vanity
Living Room20x15
Master Bedroom12x12

Exterior Features

3 items
Construction Details
Concrete
Exterior
Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower
Roof
Built-Up, Other

Community Features

5 items
Community Features
Pool
MLS Area
34236 - Sarasota
Township
36
Financing Terms Available
Cash
Roads
Asphalt

Location

475 Benjamin Franklin Drive 215, Sarasota, FL 34236 · 34236 - Sarasota

Neighborhood & Commute

ZIP Code 34236

Median household income
$98,702
Income per person
$92,684
Households
8,742
Average household size
1.63
Median age
60.7

Source: Walk Score.

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Price & Status History

  1. Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
  2. Listing first seen on site
  3. Status changed to Active

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