#A4629671, Vicki Webb, Listing Office: VICKI WEBB REALTY
475 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 215 Sarasota, FL 34236
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About 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 215
Located directly across from Lido Beach, this fully furnished 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo in the Lido Dorset building offers the perfect beach getaway. Just steps from the sand, the condo features an open living area with a kitchen island, coastal-style finishes, and a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed. The unit also includes a sleeper sofa, comfortably accommodating up to four guests, and has two convenient entrances along with an assigned parking spot. Enjoy the community pool and lounge area, complete with umbrellas and chairs, or take a short walk to the Lido Pavilion, which offers a large pool with lifeguards and dining area next to the Gulf of Mexico. Lido Dorset is ideally located just a short walk to St. Armands Circle, home to an array of shops, restaurants, ice cream parlors, and nightlife. Sarasota's vibrant downtown is only a quick drive across the Ringling Bridge, or you can take the free Bay Runner Shuttle, which picks up directly across the street at the Lido Pavilion. Lido Beach Resort is conveniently close by, with award winning food and drink services. Weekly rentals are allowed, making this condo an excellent investment opportunity, whether you choose to use it as your vacation home or let the on-site management company handle rentals. With its prime location, stylish finishes, and close proximity to both the beach and local attractions, this unit is perfect for guests to relax, explore Sarasota, and enjoy all that the area has to offer.
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- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Tile
- Interior: Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Private Pool: No
- Exterior: Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sidewalk
- Heating: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $558,000
- Price/SqFt: $940
- HOA Amount: $1098 Quarterly
- Directions: From Downtown Sarasota, take the Ringling Bridge to St. Armand’s Circle towards Lido Beach, drive along the beach until you see Lido Dorset on your left across from the public parking lot & Lido pool.
- Year Built: 1963
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 593 SqFt
- Lot Size: 1.04 Acres
- MLS Number: A4636732
- MLS Name: MFRMLS
- Office Name: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
- Office Phone: (941) 388-4447
- Listing Agent: Ann Martin
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Nearby schools
10
Southside Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.7 mi
•1901 Webber St
8
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
3.5 mi
•4747 S Tamiami Trl
5
Alta Vista Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.6 mi
•1050 S Euclid Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
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The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $117,763. Most Sarasota, FL residents have annual incomes $200k+. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 215
The listing price of 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 215 property is $558,000.
The property 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 215 is a condo located in Sarasota, Florida, 34236.
Active Listing: 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 215 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 215 are: Southside Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Phillippi Shores Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Alta Vista Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Brookside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Suncoast School for Innovative Studies (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sarasota Military Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sarasota High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
The property at 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 215 has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
The property 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 215 is 593 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 215 is 1963.
This home is located at 475 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 215 in Sarasota, FL and zip code 34236 in the Lido Key neighborhood. This 593 square foot home, which was built in 1963, sits on a 1.04 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $558,000.
Over 28 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Sarasota, FL. In the same period over 365 listings were sold below the listed price and 69 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Sarasota, FL decreased by 1% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $496,832 and the average listing age was 62 days.