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$725,000

800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #501SARASOTA, FL 34236LIDO AMBASSADOR · Condominium

2Beds
2Baths
1,150Sq ft
1978Built
YesWaterfront

About this home

An exceptional opportunity to own directly on Lido Beach at a price point rarely associated with a water-view residence in this coveted island location. Lido Ambassador puts the Gulf of Mexico at your doorstep, with resort amenities next door, St. Armands Circle nearby and the island trolley just steps away—making it easy to enjoy the best of Sarasota’s beach lifestyle. Located on the southwest corner of the building, #501 enjoys beach views from the south-facing windows and balcony, along with a peek-a-boo view toward Big Pass. Additional windows in the primary bedroom welcome natural light a…

Description as provided by the listing brokerage.

Highlights

  • Water frontage — Beach Front
  • Balcony
  • Storage
  • Split Bedroom
  • Water
  • Beach
  • Gulf/Ocean - Partial
  • Concrete
  • Tile

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The details

StatusActive
MLS #MFRA4705448
Property typeCondominium
Year built1978
Living area1,150 sq ft
Price per sq ft$630
CDDNo
Taxes$4,452 (2025)
Stories7
Days on market1
CountySarasota
Flood zoneAE (verify)
FurnishedFurnished
ListedSep 3, 2026

Features & property details

Interior

Full baths2
Half baths0
Rooms4
FlooringTile
AppliancesDishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior featuresSplit Bedroom
LaundryCommon Area
FireplaceNo
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral
In-law suite0

Exterior & lot

Exterior featuresBalcony, Storage
Patio & porchCovered
ViewWater, Beach, Gulf/Ocean - Partial
FacesEast
Road surfacePaved

Construction

ConstructionConcrete
FoundationPillar/Post/Pier
RoofConcrete
Living area sourcePublic Records
Building area (sq ft)1,252

Parking

GarageNo
CarportYes
Carport spaces1
Parking featuresGuest, Reserved

Pool & water

PoolIn Ground
WaterfrontBeach Front
Water bodyGULF OF MEXICO
Water accessBeach,Gulf/Ocean
Water viewBeach,Gulf/Ocean - Partial
Waterfront feet150

Community & HOA

AssociationRay Andrusiak
Fee includesCable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
AmenitiesClubhouse, Elevators, Laundry, Maintenance, Pool, Storage
Approval required1
Total monthly fees$1,132
Total annual fees$13,584
Monthly condo fee$1,132
Condo fees$3,396
Condo fee termQuarterly
Community featuresPool
55+ communityNo
PetsNo
Minimum lease6 Months
Lease restrictions1
Lease notesMinimum lease is six months, twice a year.
SW communityLido Ambassador

Building

BuildingLIDO AMBASSADOR
Unit501
Floor5
Elevator1

Utilities & efficiency

UtilitiesCable Connected, Electricity Connected
SewerPublic Sewer
Water sourcePublic

Financial & terms

CDD0
Tax year2,025
Homestead1
OwnershipCondominium
Special conditionsNone
ZoningRMF4
OccupantVacant
MLS area34236 - Sarasota

Where it sits

Approximate location shown. Exact address available on request per listing brokerage.

Schools

ElementarySouthside ElementarySarasota County
MiddleBooker MiddleSarasota County
HighSarasota HighSarasota County

School assignments change; verify with the district before relying on them.

Where you'd be
LIDO AMBASSADOR, Florida

SARASOTA · Sarasota County

MLS# MFRA4705448Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANYLast updated Sep 16, 2026, 6:48 AM
$725,000800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #501 · SARASOTA
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