$685,000
1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Listing updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Listing courtesy of Michael Saunders & Company · Camille Buck · MLS #A4699522 · Active · 941-388-4447Property type
Year built
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Welcome to your move-in ready, no-second-thoughts condo. Perfectly positioned on the second floor of the desirable North Tower, this beautifully updated residence captures the morning sunshine in the kitchen and dining area while offering a spacious wraparound balcony—an ideal place to enjoy your morning coffee or relax in the coastal breeze. Thoughtfully renovated throughout, the home features new impact-rated sliding glass doors and windows, updated window treatments, beautiful wood-look plank tile flooring, custom wood cabinetry in the kitchen and all the bathrooms, and elegant stone countertops that blend style with everyday functionality. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or investment opportunity, this condo offers exceptional flexibility with monthly rentals permitted and pet-friendly living for pets up to 25 pounds. The low monthly maintenance fee of just $979 includes many of the conveniences buyers appreciate, making ownership easy and enjoyable. Just moments from Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle, and Sarasota's vibrant waterfront, this is your opportunity to enjoy the Florida lifestyle without compromise.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history38 days on market
- Status: ActiveJul 15, 2026
- Listed$685,000Jul 15, 2026
- Price increased$685,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Condominium
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 38
- Subdivision
- Lido Towers
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1980
- Living area
- 1,367 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $501
- Building area
- 1,582 sq ft (Appraiser)
- Lot size
- 0 sq ft
- Lot category
- Non-Applicable
- Flood zone
- AE (12115C0137G)
- Annual taxes
- $9,173 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2016145016
- Zoning
- RMF3
- MLS #
- A4699522
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Common Area
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- West
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Parking features
- Guest, Reserved
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $979/mo
- Total annual fees
- $11,748
- HOA name
- Casey Management / Bridget
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Condominium
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Minimum lease is one month, twelve times per year.
- Approval process
- Contact Condo Association for approval process.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Concrete
- Roof
- Built-Up
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Water access
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 20x14 |
| Dining Room | First | 10x9 |
| Kitchen | First | 11x10 |
| Dinette | First | 10x7 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 14x14 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | 9x3 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 13x12 |
| Bathroom 2 | First | 5x9 |
| Bathroom 3 | First | 7x5 |
| Foyer | First | 8x5 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 5x50 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-07-06
- On market date
- 2026-07-15
- Original list price
- $685,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34236 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-07-15
- Tax legal description
- UNIT 206 LIDO TOWERS
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Head south on Benjamin Franklin Dr or S. Blvd of the Presidents. Building is one block between McKinley and Roosevelt Drive. Park near the North Tower to enter and use the north elevator.
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