1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 512, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active639 days on marketListed Nov 4, 2024MLS #A4627347
About this home
1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 512
Unit 512 has just been re-furbished, and is steps from the beautiful Lido Key beaches and a short walk to St. Armand's Circle. This 1 bedroom/1.5 bath is spacious and has a beautiful lanai lending itself to you enjoying the warmth of Florida in January and February. You won’t see any snowflakes here! The master bedroom has a huge king sized. Open living room, dining room, and kitchen perfect for your Winter escape. After you wrap up Christmas, hop on a flight and start off the new year here at Lido Towers! Why not? Lido Towers is footsteps away from the beach and a short walk or bike ride from St. Armands Circle. Don’t wait, this unit won’t last long. Unit 512 availability and pricing: January - $5,600 April - $5,600 July - $2850 December - $2850
Facts & features
The home at a glance
1
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
813
Sqft
2.53 ac
Lot size
1980
Year built
One
Levels
$4
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$181 /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
$181/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$4 vs $344
Days on market
639 vs 61 typical
Where $4/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 → $500K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
159 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 100% below the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 512
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$385,000
1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 403 · same community
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 813 sqft · $474/sqft · 76 DOM
Sold · May ’26$675,000
1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 510 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft · $551/sqft · 379 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$530,000
1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 406 · same community
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,367 sqft · $388/sqft · 70 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
Rui Ma
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 512 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 512 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 512 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 512?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $181/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 512?+
The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $2,850, this home is listed about 100% below the Sarasota median of $574,945. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 512?+
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
Five things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34236 market on paper
$2,850 is 100% below the SARASOTA 34236 median of $815,000, and at $4/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $497.
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.
03Time on market is leverage
639 days on market against a Sarasota median of 61 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
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.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $5,600, now $2,850 — a $3K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of CASEY REALTY CORPORATION · Pamala Casey. MLS #A4627347.
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