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1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit 510

Sarasota, FL 34236

2 beds
2 baths
1,224 sqft
~3 acre lot
$629 per sqft
1980 build
– on site

You will fall in love from the moment you enter this stunning updated 5th-floor residence located at the well maintained Lido Towers on Lido Key. With private beach access to the beautiful Lido Beach, this unit has it all! Gorgeous renovated kitchen with wood cabinets, custom pull outs, soft close doors and drawers, granite countertops, the prettiest tiled backsplash, fabulous lighting that adds to the ambiance with under cabinet lighting, indirect lighting, and recessed lighting on adjustable dimmers, ceiling fan, large pantry, and a Culligan filtered water system. Relax on the private wrap around balcony that has wonderful views of the preserve and the downtown city lights. This open plan is light and bright. The luxurious master en-suite boasts a custom walk-in closet, updated vanity with marble counter top, marble shower with glass door, and marble flooring. You will appreciate all of the attention that was given to the details with the engineered wood flooring, plantation shutters through out, impact rated-windows and sliding glass doors, new screen door, plus the HVAC system had a UV light added in 2022. The guest bedroom en-suite has a walk-in custom closet and it's own entrance into the guest bathroom for privacy. Your guest will enjoy the exquisite finishes of the marble top vanity, marble glass enclosed shower, and marble flooring. This unit includes a covered parking space, plenty of guest parking, a storage closet, and community amenities consist of a large heated pool, nice sized hot tub, sauna, grills by the pool, and a club room that has a kitchen and plenty of tables and seating which is perfect for a party. Laundry facilities are located on each floor and includes a laundry sink. Owners are allowed one-month minimum rental twelve times a year. All milestone inspections are complete. Conveniently located to Ted Sparling Park, St. Armand's Circle which has a variety of restaurants and shops, golf courses, and downtown Sarasota.

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / RE/MAX PLATINUM REALTY

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 15, 2025 •

MLS# A4643282 —

The Building

Year Built:

1980
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Contemporary
Construction Materials:

Block
Building Elevator:

true
Levels:

One
Stories Total:

1
Common Walls:

Corner Unit
Roof:

Membrane
Foundation Details:

Slab
Window Features:

Impact Glass/Storm Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered
Floor Number:

5
Unit Number:

510
Building Area Total:

1369
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring:

Engineered Hardwood
Fireplace:

true

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1224
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

St. Armand's Circle to 1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive. Lido Towers is on the left. Parking in the rear of the building.
Latitude:

27.30887
Longitude:

-82.571811
Coordinates:

-82.571811, 27.30887

The Property

Parcel Number:

2016145059
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Condominium
Lot Size Acres:

2.53
Lot Size Area:

2.5255
Lot Size SqFt:

110012
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Zoning:

RMF3
Direction Faces:

West
View:

City
View:

true
Exterior Features:

Balcony
Water Source:

Public
Road Surface Type:

Asphalt
Flood Zone Code:

AE
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

false
Lease Restrictions:

true
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

xx
Tax Legal Description:

UNIT 510 LIDO TOWERS
Tax Book Number:

1375-719
Tax Annual Amount:

7425.34

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Branded:

https://www.cribflyer.com/1001-benjamin-franklin-dr/mls
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://www.cribflyer.com/1001-benjamin-franklin-dr/tour
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher
Laundry Features:

Common Area

Schools

Elementary School:

Southside Elementary
Middle Or Junior School:

Booker Middle
High School:

Sarasota High

The Community

Subdivision Name:

LIDO TOWERS
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Water Access
Waterview:

false
Water Access:

Beach - Access Deeded
Water Access:

true
Water Body Name:

Gulf Of Mexico
Waterfront:

false
Spa:

true
Spa Features:

Heated
Pool Private:

false
Pool Features:

Gunite
Pets Allowed:

Cats OK
# of Pets:

1
Max Pet Weight:

25
Association Amenities:

Clubhouse
Association:

false
Association Fee Includes:

Cable TV
Condo Fees:

2937
Condo Fees Term:

Quarterly
Monthly Condo Fee Amount:

979
Ownership:

Condominium
Association Approval Required:

true

Parking

Garage:

false
Carport:

true
Carport Spaces:

1
Covered Spaces:

1
Parking Features:

Covered

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$770,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,123
Taxes	$618
Insurance	$211
Utilities	$118 See report
Total	$5,070/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/14/25 Mar 14, 2025	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$770,000	138.4% (13.7% / YR)
2/17/15 Feb 17, 2015		STELLAR_MLS	$323,000

Condo For Sale

$770,000

Cost Est.

$5,070/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

Susan Retzke

RE/MAX PLATINUM REALTY

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This condo located in Lido Key, Sarasota, FL 34236 is currently for sale for $770,000. 1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit 510 is a 1,224 square foot condo with 2 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 3 days. 1001 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit 510 is in the Lido Key neighborhood of Sarasota and has a WalkScore® of 45, making it car-dependent. This condo is in the attendance area of Booker Middle School and Southside Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and RE/MAX PLATINUM REALTY.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2025.

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