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2 bd2 ba1,150 sqftCondominium
TypeCondominium
Condo dues$1,132/mo
Built1978
Living area1,150 sqft
Price / sqft$630

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Split BedroomBalconyStoragePoolDishwasherElectric Water HeaterRangeRefrigerator

800 Benjamin Franklin Dr #501 is a 1978-built home in Lido Ambassador, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,150 square feet of living space. Listed at $725,000 (about $630/sqft), 38 days on market. Flood zone AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender. Condo dues run $1,132 monthly.

From the listing

An exceptional opportunity to own directly on Lido Beach at a price point rarely associated with a water-view residence in this coveted island location. Lido Ambassador puts the Gulf of Mexico at your doorstep, with resort amenities next door, St. Armands Circle nearby and the island trolley just steps away—making it easy to enjoy the best of Sarasota’s beach lifestyle. Located on the southwest corner of the building, #501 enjoys beach views from the south-facing windows and balcony, along with a peek-a-boo view toward Big Pass. Additional windows in the primary bedroom welcome natural light and morning sun. Inside, consistent tile flooring creates an easy flow throughout, while the split-bedroom floor plan provides privacy for owners and guests. The layout also offers the option to add an in-unit washer and dryer. Lido Ambassador is a secure Gulf-front building with assigned parking and a distinctive position as the first beachfront condominium on Lido Key, immediately south of the Lido Beach Resort. Spend the morning on the sand, walk or trolley to St. Armands Circle for lunch, then come home to your own place on Lido Key. For buyers looking for water views, an exceptional location and compelling value, #501 deserves a closer look.

The essentials

Built
1978
Price / sqft
$630
On market
38 days
Annual tax
$4,452
Condo dues
$1,132/mo
Flood zone
AE
Type
Condominium

At a glance

Condo
7 stories · 1978
Waterfront
Beach Front
Community pool
Shared amenity
Private balcony
Outdoor space
1,150 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$5,647/mo
Down payment (20%)
$145,000
Property taxes
$371/mo
Condo dues
$1,132/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Condominium
Year Built
1978
Lot
-
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Guest, Reserved
Waterfront
Beach Front
Days on Market
38
Split Bedroom
Balcony
Storage
Pool
Dishwasher
Electric Water Heater
Range
Refrigerator
Elementary
Southside Elementary
Middle
Booker Middle
High
Sarasota High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone AE
Annual Tax (2025)
$4,452
Parcel #
2016141043

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Lido Ambassador
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34236 - Sarasota
Lot Size
-
Condo dues
$1,132/mo
Ray Andrusiak

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/4/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4705448
$725,000
$630/sqft

Neighborhood

800 Benjamin Franklin Dr #501
Sarasota, FL, 34236 · 34236 - Sarasota

Market insights

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List price: $725,000
$695,000 – $725,000
95.9% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
83 of the last 165 condo closings in 34236 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 72 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 38.

Sample: 165 closed condo sales in 34236 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$5,647/mo
Principal & interest$3,781
Property taxes$371
Insurance$363
HOA$1,132
Down payment20% · $145,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Property taxes are this home's actual annual bill from the MLS, divided by twelve. Insurance estimated at 0.60%. HOA includes any condo dues reported on the listing. Rate defaults to 6.8% on a 30-year fixed. Tap a pencil to use your own numbers. Estimates only, not a loan quote.

Quick answers.

Price

$725,000

$630 per sq ft

Beds and baths

2 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,150 sq ft

Time on market

38 days

Year built

1978

Monthly payment

About $5,647/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $4,452 annual tax bill, insurance, and $1,132/mo in condo dues.

Condo dues

$1,132/mo

Managed by Ray Andrusiak.

Flood zone

Zone AE

That is a high-risk designation, so a lender will normally require flood insurance. Confirm the current rate before you write an offer.

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Brokered byMICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANYListing agent: Camille BuckListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4705448.

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