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1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive Sarasota, FL 34236 Residential - Condominium Active

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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!

Property Highlights

Property Type: Residential - Condominium
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Home Style: Florida
Lot Size: 2.53 Acres
Roof Type: Concrete
Stories: 7.0
Taxes: $3,397
Year Built: 1980

General Information

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 Full 1 Half
Sqft: 1,367
County: Sarasota
High School: Sarasota High
Subdivision: LIDO TOWERS
Listed By:
Nick Demers RE/MAX PALM REALTY 941-889-7654

Amenities

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
Balcony
Other
Outdoor Grill
Sauna
Sliding Doors

Room Information

Living Room: 20x14
Kitchen: 11x10
Dining Room: 10x9
Primary Bedroom: 14x14
Primary Bathroom: 9x5
Foyer: 8x5
Dinette: 10x7
Bedroom 2: 13x12
Bathroom 2: 5x9
Bathroom 3: 7x5
Balcony/Porch/Lanai: 5x50

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Laundry, Pool, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage
Body of Water: GULF OF AMERICA
Community Features: Pool, Street Lights
Condo Fee: $2940/ Quarterly
Days on Site: 69
Directions: Cross the John Ringling Causeway heading west toward St. Armands / Lido Key.After the bridge, continue straight as the road becomes South Washington Drive.Turn left onto South Boulevard of the Presidents (toward Lido Key).Turn right onto Benjamin Franklin
Energy Efficient: Windows
Exterior: Block
Flood Zone Code: AE
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Home Warranty Y/N: No
Hot Tub: Yes
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Lot: City Limits
Lot Dimensions: 2.53
Number of Pets: 1
Ownership: Condominium
Parking: Assigned, Covered, Driveway, Guest
Parking Notes: Assigned, Covered, Driveway, Guest
Patio/Porch: Covered, Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pets Restrictions: One pet allowed up to 25 pounds
Pets Size: Small (16-35 Lbs.)
Pets Weight (Max): 25
Property Attached Y/N: No
Property Sub-Type: Condominium
Sauna: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Showing Instructions: Appointment Only, Lock Box Electronic, ShowingTime
Special Sale Provisions: None
Special View Info: Water
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Water Connected
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Water: Public
Water Access: Beach, Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, Intracoastal Waterway
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water View: Bay/Harbor - Partial, Gulf/Ocean - Partial
Zoning: RMF3
$599,999
2beds
2.5baths
1,367sqft
Active Price Reduced $25,001 on February 25th, 2026
BEDS2 BATHS2 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET1,367 MLS#C7519088
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Condominium SUBDIVISIONLIDO TOWERS

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