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  • Active
  • Condo
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 593 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 day ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr #215

General

  • Price: $475,000
  • HOA FEE: $1,098/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
  • Taxes: $5,712 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Condo
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: A4708910
  • Updated: 10/8/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: 1 Week

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen and Family Room Combination
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Furnishings: Furnished
  • Flooring: Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Common Area, Other

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sidewalk

Location

  • Area: 34236 - Sarasota
  • County: Sarasota
  • Development Name: 34236 - Sarasota
  • Subdivision: LIDO DORSET
  • Driving Directions: From Downtown Sarasota, take the Ringling Bridge to St. Armand’s Circle towards Lido Beach, drive along the beach until you see Lido Dorset on your left across from the public parking lot & Lido pool.
  • Direction Faces: West

Community

  • Community Name: 34236 - Sarasota
  • Community Features: Pool
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Cable TV, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Water

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Wall Units / Window Unit

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable Connected

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: Concrete
  • Roof: Built-Up, Other
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Square Feet: 593
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1963

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.04
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 45,506
  • Lot Size: 1.0447
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt

Financial Considerations

  • Condo Fee: $3,294
  • Condo Fee Freq: Quarterly
  • Tax Amount: $5,712
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: UNIT 215 LIDO DORSET
  • Flood Zone Info: AE
  • APN: 2016051033
  • Property ID: 2016051033

Listed by Michael Saunders & Company

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Schools serving 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr #215

School District:Sarasota County School District
NameGradesDistance
Southside Elementary School, Sarasota, FL
1901 Webber Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
PK-52.7 mi
Booker Middle School
2250 Myrtle Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
6-84.9 mi
Booker High School
3201 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234
9-124.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr #215 Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
10/08/2026
Listed
$475,000
72.73%
MLS
3/02/2021
Sold
$275,000
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Tax History for 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr #215

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,398
—
$368,600
3%
2024
$5,398
3%
$357,000
-4%
2023
$5,228
60%
$371,800
84%
2021
$3,267
-28%
$202,000
-31%
2022
$4,541
39%
$292,500
62%
2021
$3,267
1%
$180,200
-6%
2019
$3,240
10%
$192,060
10%
2018
$2,945
6%
$174,600
8%
2017
$2,776
7%
$162,400
9%
2016
$2,606
6%
$148,600
9%
2015
$2,450
-10%
$136,000
-10%
2014
$2,732
3%
$151,700
5%
2013
$2,642
—
$144,400
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475 Benjamin Franklin Drive #215, Sarasota, FL 34236 (MLS# A4708910) is a Condo property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 475 Benjamin Franklin Drive #215 is currently listed for $475,000 and was received on October 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 475 Benjamin Franklin Drive #215? 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.

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