Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Lido Key
Barrier-island living minutes from downtown Sarasota
50
Homes for sale
$1,225,000
Median list price
$989
Avg price / sqft
114
Median days on market
Lido Key is a barrier island just off the Gulf, where the day tends to organize itself around the water and the walk back home. It's a compact, coastal stretch that sits close to the Sarasota homes for sale scene downtown while keeping its own island rhythm — condos, low-rise buildings, and a handful of waterfront homes that put boaters and beach walkers within a few steps of the sand.
For buyers, this is a premium market and the numbers say so. The 48 active listings carry a median list price of $1,225,000 and run all the way from $325,000 to over $14 million, with $/sqft averaging $999. Homes here take their time — a median 111.5 days on market — and over the past year 82 sales closed at a median of $1,300,000, with sellers collecting about 92% of asking. If you're weighing the island against nearby mainland pockets like Golden Gate Point or the Rosemary District, plan for a competitive, waterfront-priced hunt.
Lido Key is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$325,000 – $14M price range
1,535 sqft median home
$1,369/mo median HOA
$6,500/mo median rent
90 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lido Key
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$4,600,000
161 TYLER DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6 ba · 4,265 sqft
$4,380,000
514 S BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS, SARASOTA
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,700 sqft
$1,295,000
1100 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 204, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,576 sqft
$839,000
2110 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 104, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
$790,000
1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1003, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,421 sqft
$725,000
800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 501, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft
$699,000
2100 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 205, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,172 sqft
$645,000
1212 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1205, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 sqft
$325,000
170 ROOSEVELT DRIVE UNIT 17, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 343 sqft
$999,000
797 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 9, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,522 sqft
$325,000
170 ROOSEVELT DRIVE UNIT 8, SARASOTA
0 bd · 1 ba · 294 sqft
$3,499,000
1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 908, SARASOTA
2 bd · 3 ba · 3,330 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lido Key boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lido Key market
90
Sold, last 12 months
$1,347,500
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
74 days
Median time to sell
Lido Key vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 10.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lido Key boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lido Key is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lido Key home
≈ $8,945/mo
$1,225,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,369/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$6,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,257
Median age
68
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,127,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Lido Key
Hobbies & Interests
Top 3% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Culture
Top 4% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Lifestyles
Top 12% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Straight answers
Lido Key FAQs
Is Lido Key a good place to live?+
It's a barrier-island community built around the Gulf, with 16 of 48 active listings on the water and 14 with pools — so daily life leans toward beach and boat. You're also close to downtown Sarasota's amenities, and homes are zoned to Southside Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High. It suits buyers who want coastal living without giving up city access.
Is Lido Key expensive?+
Yes — it's a premium island market with a median list price of $1,225,000 and an average $/sqft of $999. Twenty-five of the 48 active listings are priced above $1 million, and the top of the market runs past $14 million. If you want a lower entry point on the mainland, pockets like Arlington Park are worth a look.
What do homes cost on Lido Key?+
Active listings span $325,000 to $14,150,000 with a median list price of $1,225,000 and a median home size of about 1,521 sqft. Over the last 12 months, 82 homes sold at a median of $1,300,000, so recent closings have actually landed above the current list median.
How is the market on Lido Key?+
It moves deliberately — the median time on market is 111.5 days, and sellers have been getting about 92% of their asking price. With 82 sales in the past year against 48 active listings today, there's steady turnover but real room to negotiate on well-aged listings.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Because much of the island is condos and managed communities, the median HOA runs about $1,294 per month, and the median property tax is roughly $9,743 per year. Factor both into your monthly math alongside the purchase price, since they meaningfully affect carrying costs here.
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