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1 bd1 ba593 sqftCondominium
TypeCondominium
HOANone listed
Built1963
Lot45,506 sqft
Living area593 sqft
Price / sqft$801

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Ceiling Fans(s)Kitchen/Family Room ComboLightingOutdoor GrillOutdoor ShowerSidewalkPoolElectric Water Heater

475 Benjamin Franklin Dr #215 is a 1963-built home in Lido Dorset, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, and 593 square feet of living space. Listed at $475,000 (about $801/sqft), 3 days on market. Flood zone AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender.

From the listing

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.

The essentials

Built
1963
Price / sqft
$801
On market
3 days
Annual tax
$5,712
Flood zone
AE
Lot
45,506 sqft
Type
Condominium

At a glance

Condo
Built 1963
Community pool
Shared amenity
593 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$3,191/mo
Down payment (20%)
$95,000
Property taxes
$476/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Condominium
Year Built
1963
Lot
45,506 sqft
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating
Ductless
Parking
-
Days on Market
3
Ceiling Fans(s)
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Lighting
Outdoor Grill
Outdoor Shower
Sidewalk
Pool
Electric Water Heater
Range
Refrigerator
Flood Zone AE
Annual Tax (2025)
$5,712
Parcel #
2016051033

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 Dorset
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34236 - Sarasota
Lot Size
45,506 sqft

Price history

Date
Event
Price
10/8/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4708910
$475,000
$801/sqft

Neighborhood

475 Benjamin Franklin Dr #215
Sarasota, FL, 34236 · 34236 - Sarasota

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List price: $475,000
$455,000 – $475,000
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 3.

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
$3,191/mo
Principal & interest$2,477
Property taxes$476
Insurance$238
Down payment20% · $95,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$475,000

$801 per sq ft

Beds and baths

1 beds, 1 baths

Size

593 sq ft

Time on market

3 days

Year built

1963

Monthly payment

About $3,191/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $5,712 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone AE

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Brokered byMICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANYListing agent: Ann MartinListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4708910.

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