SARASOTA, FL 34236 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE #511
$535,000



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Presented By: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY with 941-951-6660. - 941-951-6660
Home Details
Welcome to Your Beach Retreat at Lido Towers where luxury meets laid-back coastal living on the stunning shores of Lido Key. This beautifully updated turnkey-furnished condo offers exclusive private beach access directly across the street on the north side of Lido Surf and Sand — putting the Gulf of Mexico just steps from your door. Step inside to discover a bright, open-concept floor plan designed with coastal elegance in mind. The newly renovated kitchen features sleek modern finishes, while light-toned flooring enhances the airy, beachy feel throughout. The spacious primary suite offers a fully updated en-suite bathroom with contemporary fixtures, and an additional updated half bath adds convenience for guests. Relax and unwind on your private south-facing balcony, perfect for soaking in the Florida sunshine. Additional highlights include: Pet-friendly building, Covered parking plus ample guest and second-vehicle parking, Storage closet and bicycle parking, Laundry facilities on every floor. Exceptional Amenities:
Enjoy the newly updated heated pool, jacuzzi spa, and expansive sunset deck with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and poolside tables. Host gatherings in the club room, complete with kitchen, seating, and BBQs — updates and new fitness equipment coming in 2026. Investment Opportunity: One of the few rental-friendly buildings on Lido Key, Lido Towers allows monthly rentals up to 12 times per year — a rare income-generating opportunity made even easier with an on-site rental agent. Peace of Mind Comes Standard: Milestone inspections completed, Fully funded reserves, No upcoming assessments, New roof in the works and many more updates by end of 2025, Prepaid new unit sliders and windows included. Lido Towers was built on a raised foundation — the only condo on Lido never to experience flooding in the pool area. Location, Location, Lifestyle: Steps from Ted Sperling Park for kayaking, paddle boarding, and exploring lush mangrove forests. A short stroll to St. Armands Circle for shopping, dining, and art — or hop on the free trolley to downtown Sarasota for world-class dining and entertainment. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise in one of Lido Key’s most desirable communities.
Presented By: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY with 941-951-6660. - 941-951-6660
Interior Features for 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE #511
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms1
Bathrooms
Half Baths1
Total Baths2
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourcepublic records
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
Flooringlaminate, tile
Furnished Y/Nturnkey
Heating Y/NYes
Interior Amenitiesprimary bedroom main floor
Laundry Featureslaundry room
Total Stories1
General for 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE #511
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Appliancesdishwasher, microwave, range, refrigerator
Association Amenitiesclubhouse, elevator(s), laundry, lobby key required, maintenance, pool, security, storage
Association Fee Includescable tv, community pool, escrow reserves fund, insurance, internet, maintenance structure, maintenance grounds, manager, pest control, pool maintenance, sewer, trash, water
Association Namecasey realty corp
Body of Watergulf of mexico
Building Area Unitssquare feet
Carport Spaces1
Carport Y/NYes
Citysarasota
Community Featuresbuyer approval required, clubhouse, pool
Construction Materialsconcrete
Coolingcentral air
Countysarasota
Directionslocated between benjamin franklin dr. and blvd of the presidents between roosevelt and mckinley dr.. unit in south tower.
Elementary Schoolsouthside elementary
Facing Directionwest
Flood Zone Codeae
Full Baths1
Garage Y/NNo
HOAYes
HOA Monthly Maintenance
Heatingcentral
High Schoolsarasota high
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal Descriptionunit 511 lido towers
Levelsone
Listing Termscash, conventional
Living Area Unitssquare feet
Lot Size Square Feet
MLS Area34236 - sarasota
Middle/Junior High Schoolbooker middle
Minimum Lease1 month
ModificationTimestamp2025-10-16t16:04:44.630z
Monthly Condo Fee Amount979
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy Typeowner
Other Structuresstorage
Ownershipcondominium
Patio/Porch Featuresporch, screened
Pet Size Limitsmall (16-35 lbs.)
Pets Allowedyes
Property Conditioncompleted
Property Subtypecondominium
Property Typeresidential
Roofother
STELLAR_InLawSuiteYNNo
Senior Community Y/NNo
Sewerpublic sewer
Standard Statusactive
Statusactive
Subdivision Namelido towers
Tax Annual Amount5166
Tax Lot0
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms7
Unit Number511
Utilitiescable available, electricity connected, water connected
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Typegulf/ocean
Water Access Y/NYes
Water View Y/NNo
Year Built1980
Zoningrmf3
Exterior for 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE #511
Building Area Total888
Covered Spaces1
Exterior Amenitiesbalcony, outdoor grill, outdoor shower, private mailbox, sliding doors, storage
Foundation Detailspillar/post/pier
Lot Size Acres
Parking Featuresassigned, covered, open
Private PoolNo
Road Surface Typeasphalt
Vegetationmature landscaping
Water Sourcepublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Middle School
Booker Middle
Elementary School
Southside Elementary
High School
Sarasota High
Maria Gisella Montesdeoca
Realtor®
SQFT • 813