1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit 406, Sarasota, FL 34236
- $530,000
- 2
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 1,367
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $530,000
- List Price
- $599,999
- Status
- Sold
- Days on Market
- 70
- Closing Date
- Apr 07, 2026
- MLS#
- C7519088
- Property Style
- Condo
- Architectural Style
- Florida
- Year Built
- 1980
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Baths Half
- 1
- Living Area
- 1,367
- Price per sq. ft.
- 438.92
- Lot Size
- 110,012
- Acres
- 2.53
- Total Acreage
- 2 to less than 5
- Building Name
- 1001
- Monthly Condo Fee
- 980
- Legal Subdivision Name
- Lido Towers
- Community Name
- Lido Towers
- MLS Area Major
- Sarasota
Property Description
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!
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Additional Information
- Taxes
- $3397
- Minimum Lease Period
- 1 Month
- Max Times per Year
- 12
- Maintenance Includes
- Cable TV, Pool, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Condo Fees
- $2940
- Condo Fees Term
- Quarterly
- Location
- City Limits
- Community Features
- Pool, Street Lights, No Deed Restriction
- Property Description
- One Story
- Zoning
- RMF3
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-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
- Floor
- Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Water Connected
- Heating
- Central
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Exterior Construction
- Block
- Exterior Features
- Balcony, Other, Outdoor Grill, Sauna, Sliding Doors
- Roof
- Concrete
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Pool
- Community
- Garage Carport
- 1 Car Carport
- Garage Features
- Assigned, Covered, Driveway, Guest
- Elementary School
- Southside Elementary
- Middle School
- Sarasota Middle
- High School
- Sarasota High
- Water Name
- Gulf Of America
- Water View
- Bay/Harbor - Partial, Gulf/Ocean - Partial
- Water Access
- Beach, Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, Intracoastal Waterway
- Pets
- Allowed
- Max Pet Weight
- 25
- Pet Size
- Small (16-35 Lbs.)
- Floor Number
- 4
- Flood Zone Code
- AE
- Parcel ID
- 2016145042
- Legal Description
- UNIT 406 LIDO TOWERS
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