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ATTENTION ALL BEACH lovers! TURNKEY FURNISHED & TASTEFULLY DECORATED 2 Bedrooms /2.5 Baths 4th floor CORNER unit at HIGHLY DESIRED LIDO TOWERS can be yours to enjoy ocean breezes with city views, bay and PARTIAL GULF VIEWS from the master bedroom and SPECTACULAR 50ft wrap-around porch BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED! Enjoy leisurely seeing sailboats drifting by in the bay, easy to relax in style! TWO GENEROUS EN-SUITES, this is one of the LARGEST FLOOR PLANS only steps to the elevator with an EXTRA 1/2 GUEST BATHROOM adjacent to the kitchen. A chef worthy kitchen with city views boasting gorgeous granite countertops, granite backsplash, stainless appliances, modern cabinets/ decorator hardware, delightful breakfast nook, convenient pantry storage, and pass-thru to dining room and porch is ready for all your entertainment needs. MOVE-IN READY open floor plan & freshly painted with the living room and dining room having abundant natural light & living large with two sets of sliders to both front and side porches. Rich laminate flooring, NEW HURRICANE WINDOWS THROUGHOUT, plantation louvered bi-fold doors, and beautiful decorator lighting/ fans add extra value and convenience. Relax lavishly in this large master suite with panoramic 4th floor views the end unit has natural light, a spacious walk in closet, newer carpet, and a nicely upgraded ensuite bath. Guests will be impressed with the zen-like 2nd ensuite bedroom, its updated bath with brand new quartz tiled shower, designer vanity, and dimmable touch sensor LED mirror. Effortless strolling and shelling awaits on the beautiful white sands of Lido Beach for amazing sunsets or indulge in the warm gulf water as Lido Towers also has DEEDED BEACH ACCESS via Lido Surf & Sand just across the street WITH A GATED and private LOCKED ENTRANCE. This is a Secure, Gated Building with Security Cameras, Two Elevators including Outdoor Grills, Recreation Room with Sauna, Large Heated Pool, Jacuzzi plus Bicycle Rack. The community features a poolside community room for social events and parties, laundry rooms on every floor, bbq area, reserved covered parking for one, numerous guest spots, landscaped, manicured grounds, dry sauna, heated pool, jacuzzi, free WI-FI, extra storage for your beach toys and overflow, plus on-site manager. The investor-friendly rental policy allows for 1-MONTH MINIMUM RENTAL ($8,000 a month in season), 12 times per year and management offers rental services. PET FRIENDLY with one small pet allowed. Lido Towers condominium has PASSED ALL MILESTONE INSPECTIONS with no hurricane repairs, no assessments, and no HOA fee increases. NEW ROOF 2025. This amazing community has great reserves protecting your investment. If you've had enough of the beach and dined at the beach tiki -Ted Sperling kayak park is in the backyard and you are just minutes away from world-renowned St. Armands Circle, known for its shopping and fine dining or head over the bridge to the heart of Sarasota with its abundance of cultural venues. You'll never lack for great things to do here with Selby Gardens, the Marina, art galleries, SRQ, UTF Mall, Barbara B.Mann plus Ringling Museum close by. Lido Beach, St. Armands Towers and Downtown Sarasota are magical sparkly sights from either one of your two balcony terraces with this special condo. DON'T DELAY & MISS OUT, this spectacular slice of paradise is perfect to start enjoying now, SCHEDULE YOUR SHOWING TODAY!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1001 Benjamin Franklin Dr #406
General
- Sold For: $530,000
- HOA FEE: $980/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $3,397 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Condo
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: C7519088
- Added to Site: 146 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1 Month
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Turnkey
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common Area
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Laundry, Pool, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Other, Outdoor Grill, Sauna, Sliding Doors
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 1
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Covered, Driveway, Guest
Location
- Area: 34236 - Sarasota
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34236 - Sarasota
- Subdivision: LIDO TOWERS
- Driving Directions: Cross the John Ringling Causeway heading west toward St. Armands / Lido Key. After the bridge, continue straight as the road becomes South Washington Drive. Turn left onto South Boulevard of the Presidents (toward Lido Key). Turn right onto Benjamin Franklin Drive. Continue south on Benjamin Franklin Drive along the beach. 1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive will be on your right-hand side.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- Elementary School: Southside Elementary
- Middle School: Sarasota Middle
- High School: Sarasota High
Community
- Community Name: 34236 - Sarasota
- Community Features: Gulf/Ocean Front, Water Access, Pool
- Optional Amenities: Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Laundry, Pool, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage
- Assoc. Name: lui buck
- Assoc. Fees Include: Cable TV, Community Pool, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Number of Pets: 1
- Pet Restrictions: One pet allowed up to 25 pounds, / 25lbs.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water District: GULF OF AMERICA
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Street Lights, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Florida
- Architectural Style: Florida
- Exterior Const.: Block
- Roof: Concrete
- Common Walls: Corner Unit, End Unit
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,367
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,367 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1980
Lot Features
- Property View: City, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.53
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 110,012
- Lot Size: 2.5255
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Beach, Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, Intracoastal Waterway
- Water Front Name: GULF OF AMERICA
- Water Front Desc.: Gulf/Ocean Front
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Windows
Financial Considerations
- Assoc Fee Desc.: None
- Condo Fee: $2,940
- Condo Fee Freq: Quarterly
- Tax Amount: $3,397.74
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condominium
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: UNIT 406 LIDO TOWERS
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 2016145042
- Property ID: 2016145042
Listed by Re/Max Palm Realty
Sold by Re/Max Palm Realty
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Price & Sales History for 1001 Benjamin Franklin Dr #406
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/07/2026
Sold
$530,000
-11.67%
MLS
2/25/2026
Price Reduced
$599,999
-4%
MLS
2/09/2026
Price Reduced
$625,000
-0.78%
MLS
1/21/2026
Price Reduced
$629,900
-3.09%
MLS
12/26/2025
Price Reduced
$650,000
-7.14%
MLS
12/23/2025
Listed
$700,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive #406, Sarasota, FL 34236 (MLS# C7519088) is a Condo property that was sold at $530,000 on April 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive #406? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Sarasota? You can browse all Sarasota real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

