475 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 215, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active2 days on marketListed Oct 8, 2026MLS #A4708910
About this home
475 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE 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. THIS COMMUNITY HAD NO FLOODING DURING PREVIOUS STORMS. 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.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
593
Sqft
1.04 ac
Lot size
1963
Year built
One
Levels
$801
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$3,642 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,642/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−15.9%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$801 vs $391
Days on market
2 vs 85 typical
Where $801/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Lido Key
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Lido Key — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,257
Median age
68
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,127,100
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
18%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
198 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 41% below the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 475 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 215
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$350,000
115 TYLER DRIVE UNIT 203
1 bd · 1 ba · 766 sqft · $457/sqft · 549 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$385,000
1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 403
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 813 sqft · $474/sqft · 76 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$300,000
170 ROOSEVELT DRIVE UNIT 2
1 bd · 1 ba · 294 sqft · $1,020/sqft · 326 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Donna Layton
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 475 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 215 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 475 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 215 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
475 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 215 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 475 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 215?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,642/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 475 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 215?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,712. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $475,000, this home is listed about 14% below the Sarasota median of $550,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 475 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 215?+
Southside Elementary School (elementary), Booker High School (high), Booker Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34236 market on paper
$475,000 is 41% below the SARASOTA 34236 median of $799,000.
02Move-in furnished
The furniture conveys — a genuine head start for a second home or rental, and one less five-figure line item after closing.
03Fresh on the market
Only 2 days on market in a Sarasota market that averages 85 — if it fits, move quickly.
04Strong assigned schools
Southside Elementary School, Booker High School, Booker Middle School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY · Ann Martin. MLS #A4708910.
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