Lido Towers has three buildings. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
#201 is located in the North West Corner - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Entry way and Coffee/Wine Bar - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Two PGT Sliders to balcony - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Primary Bedroom on the North end. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Living room Dining room combo. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Unit Ceilings have been removed for popcorn. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
1293 sq ft airconditioned floor space - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Breakfast Bar and kitchen pass through enlarged and kitchen remodel 2023 - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA, photo 10 of 64
Eat-In kitchen no neighbors looking in. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Kitchen Remodel 2023 - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Quarts counter - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Tile floor, recessed lighting and lighted ceiling fan replaced 2023. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Entry way to kitchen enlarged for easy access. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Primary Bedroom Triple Window faces North - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Primary Bedrooms - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Primary Closet - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Primary Bath with Tub and Shower - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Second Bedroom Window out to walkway looking at pool - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
2nd bedroom has private entry to second bathroom - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
second bathroom with walk-in shower - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Second bedroom walk-in closet - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
On floor Luandry. allows two load of fun at a time - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
North balcony to the right or East - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
North Balcony to the right wraps around to the West Balcony - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
West Balcony on Benjamin Franklin Dr. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Rosewood Residence located across street - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Unit #201 second floor - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Community social grilling area two gas grills - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Ground floor grilling area - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Heated Pool and Whirlpool - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA, photo 34 of 64
Walk across the street to  your Gated beach access - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Private for your own quite enjoyment. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Assorted seating - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Words can not describe. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Get what only the sand and the water can give you. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Running water to rinse off in. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Short walk to Tiki bar and the Resort. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Cozy nook to read or watch the game. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Lovely area to gather at sunset or sit in the shade and read a book. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
This is why you buy a Lido Towers condo. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Need and extra oven. Club house has all new appliances. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
abundant seating at the pool - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Large warm water - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
paver decking - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Swan dive - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Building across the street is Lido Surf & Sand. The tower on the left, down the paved parking lot, is Lido Towers  deeded beach access. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA, photo 51 of 64
Condominium at 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA, photo 52 of 64
Condominium at 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA, photo 53 of 64
Lido Pavilion Four blocks down. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Ted Sperling Park located behind Lido Towers on S. Blvd of the Presidents. Premier kayak launch and tours. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA, photo 56 of 64
Condominium at 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA, photo 57 of 64
North Tower closest in picture #201 is end unit second floor. Expansive green space. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Cover Parking one per unit. - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA, photo 60 of 64
Condominium at 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA, photo 61 of 64
Condominium at 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA, photo 62 of 64
2nd floor #201 - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
Bean Access - 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201, SARASOTA
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$689,000

1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #201
SARASOTA, FL 34236
Listed by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,293 sqft
Year built
1980

About this home

An opportunity worth a closer look. The seller is ready to relinquish this Lido Key investment and has positioned the property to attract a serious buyer. With monthly rentals permitted, deeded beach access, and a location just minutes from St. Armands Circle, the fundamentals are already here. Past renters have enjoyed returning to the property, while the seller has intentionally kept it off the rental market during the sale. For a buyer looking for a Lido Key getaway, investment property, or a combination of both, this may be the right time to make your move. The seller is motivated, the value has been adjusted, and reasonable offers are encouraged.

Property details

MLS #
MFRA4676690
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
LIDO TOWERS
Status
Active
Days on market
256
On market date
January 5, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2.47 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
681
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
SARASOTA
MiddleCharter
SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS/SCIENCES
2.91 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
752
Student:teacher ratio
18.8:1
District
SARASOTA
High
SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL
3.01 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,508
Student:teacher ratio
20.1:1
District
SARASOTA

Walkability

Blended score for SARASOTA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

48
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
34 / 100
Restaurants & cafes5
Grocery stores0
Parks13
Schools0
Transit stops2
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in SARASOTA, from live MLS data.

On the market 256 days -- 83 more days than SARASOTA's current average of 173 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,478 active listings in SARASOTA right now is $350,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,299/mo
$137,800 down
$551,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,575
Property tax (est.)$574
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 24 days ago.

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