1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive #406, Sarasota, FL 34236
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1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive #406,Sarasota, FL 34236
$530,000
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Condominium
- Sold
Listed by: nick demers, barbara brooks
Office: re/max palm realty
MLS#:C7519088
Source:MFRMLS
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Price summary
- Price:$530,000
About this home
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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Home facts
- Year built:1980
- Listing ID #:C7519088
- Added:114 day(s) ago
- Updated:April 17, 2026 at 07:05 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Dining Description:Eat In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Eat-in Kitchen, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters
- Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement Description:Pillar/Post/Pier
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Concrete
- Year built:1980
- Architectural Style:Florida
- Construction Materials:Block
- Exterior Features:Balcony, Covered Porch/Patio, Outdoor Grill, Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
- Foundation Description:Pillar/post/pier
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Sarasota High
- Middle school:Sarasota Middle
- Elementary school:Southside Elementary
Utilities
- Water:Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Public, Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$530,000
- Tax amount:$3,398 (2024)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry features:In Common Area
- Amenities:Cable Connected, Ceiling Fans(s), Clubhouse, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator(s), Laundry, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Pool, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Sauna, Solid Wood Cabinets, Spa/Hot Tub, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Storage, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Pool features:Pool, Public Pool
Parking
- Parking description:1 Car Carport, Assigned, Covered, Driveway, Guest
- Carport spaces:1
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