475 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE, #215
Sarasota, FL 34236
$475,000
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 ...
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Listing Courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
941-388-4447
| Listing Id: | A4708910 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $475,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Condominium |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 593 |
| Condo Fees: | 3,294.0 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $5,712 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 45,506 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 1.04 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Sarasota |
| County Or Parish: | Sarasota |
| Subdivision Name: | Lido Dorset |
| Postal Code: | 34236 |
| Year Built: | 1963 |
| Appliances: | Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator |
| Association Fee Includes: | Cable TV, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Water |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 1 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 593 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Direction Faces: | West |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Construction Materials: | Concrete |
| Cooling: | Wall/Window Unit(s) |
| Directions: | From Downtown Sarasota, take the Ringling Bridge to St. Armands Circle towards Lido Beach, drive along the beach until you see Lido Dorset on your left across from the public parking lot & Lido pool. |
| Exterior Features: | Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sidewalk |
| Flooring: | Tile |
| Furnished: | Furnished |
| Community Features: | Pool |
| Heating: | Ductless |
| Interior Features: | Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo |
| Laundry Features: | Common Area, Other |
| Levels: | One |
| Ownership: | Condominium |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Acres: | 1.04 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 2041 |
| MLS Area Major: | 34236 - Sarasota |
| MLS Area Major: | 34236 - Sarasota |
| Original List Price: | $475,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 2016051033 |
| Stories Total: | 2 |
| Township: | 36 |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt |
| Roof: | Built-Up, Other |
| Listing Terms: | Cash |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Utilities: | Cable Connected |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Public Survey Range: | 17 |
| Public Survey Section: | 35 |
| Zoning: | RMF3 |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | Per condo docs |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 2016051033 |
| Approval Process: | Per condo docs |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 55.09 |
| Building Elevator Yn: | Yes |
| Building Name Number: | BUILDING 1 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 801.01 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Condo Fees Term: | Quarterly |
| Condo Land Included Yn: | No |
| Dprurl: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4708910?w=Agent&skip_sso=true |
| Dprurl 2: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4708910?w=Customer |
| Dpryn: | Yes |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | AE |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2024-03-27 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12115C0137G |
| Floor Number: | 2 |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | No |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | Yes |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 55.09 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 4228 |
| Minimum Lease: | 1 Week |
| Monthly Condo Fee Amount: | $1,098 |
| Num Times per Year: | 52 |
| Room Count: | 3 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Sw Subdiv Community Name: | Lido Dorset |
| Total Acreage: | 1 to less than 2 |
| Total Annual Fees: | $13,176 |
| Total Monthly Fees: | $1,098 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access Yn: | No |
| Water Extras Yn: | No |
| Water View: | No |
| Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re: | 0 |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 941-388-4447 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Num Assigned Parking Spaces: | 1 |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-10-08 |
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