Spectacular direct beach and island views illuminate the laid-back Lido Key lifestyle in this 6th-floor St Armands Towers North condo, with its legendary location just across from Lido Beach, one block from St Armands Circle boutiques, galleries, spas, and restaurants, and around the corner from the Free Trolley stop to Sarasota’s cultural epicenter downtown. This 1,389 sq ft condo is perfect for a year-round residence, or seasonal beach retreat. Possibilities abound with an open floorplan and extended living area that opens the space with a disappearing wall, making an optional 2nd bedroom ideal for occasional guests. A private balcony extends along the entire length on one side of the residence, bringing the outdoors in and maximizing the tropical breezes and sparkling water views. The spacious primary bedroom is the ultimate seaside retreat with an ensuite bathroom and fabulous direct beach views to the west, as well as panoramic northern views of the island and bay. An added bonus, included with this unit are electric hurricane shutters on all windows, a stackable in-unit washer/dryer, one covered parking space, and private storage locker. Community amenities include a heated pool with Gulf Views, exercise facility, community/party room/library, onsite Maintenance Supervisor, and a full-time office manager. 90-day rentals are allowed, once per calendar year. Sold furnished and As-is.
Sold for $1,150,000
$1,150,000
1 Benjamin Franklin Dr APT 61, Sarasota, FL 34236
2beds
1,389sqft
Condominium
Built in 1968
-- sqft lot
$1,091,600 Zestimate®
$828/sqft
$5,723 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,091,600
$982,000 - $1.21M
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Heated poolSpectacular direct beachGulf viewsOnsite maintenance supervisorElectric hurricane shuttersPrivate balcony extendsExercise facility
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Doug Parks 941-400-9087,
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 941-388-4447
Bought with:
Marilyn Hayes, 3245183
LOYD ROBBINS & CO. LLC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4584311
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Room3
- Features: En Suite Bathroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x20
Bedroom 2
- Description: Room4
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11x15
Balcony porch lanai
- Description: Room5
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 6x38
Kitchen
- Description: Room1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9x10
Living room
- Description: Room2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x16
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Shutters, Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: Corner Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,669
- Total interior livable area: 1,389 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Covered
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Balcony, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Bay/Harbor - Partial, Beach, Gulf/Ocean - Full, Intracoastal Waterway
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay/Harbor - Partial,Beach,Gulf/Ocean - Full,Intracoastal Waterway
- Body of water: GULF OF MEXICO / LIDO BEACH
Details
- Parcel number: 2015161026
- Zoning: RMF5
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Florida
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Built-Up
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Fitness Center, Pool
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: ST ARMANDS TOWERS NORTH
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: Cable TV, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $1,333 monthly
- HOA name: St Armands Towers North / Al Menasco
- HOA phone: 941-388-2922
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $828/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $932,200
- Annual tax amount: $10,596
- Date on market: 10/2/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 62 days
- Ownership: Condominium
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2023 | Sold | $1,150,000-16.4%$828/sqft |
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| 12/4/2023 | Pending sale | $1,375,000$990/sqft |
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| 11/20/2023 | Price change | $1,375,000-5.2%$990/sqft |
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| 11/2/2023 | Price change | $1,450,000-3.3%$1,044/sqft |
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| 10/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000+152.1%$1,080/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4584311 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2018 | Listing removed | $5,500$4/sqft |
Source: JENNETTE PROPERTIES INC #A4128005 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2018 | Listed for rent | $5,500$4/sqft |
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| 9/9/2009 | Sold | $595,000-8.5%$428/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2007 | Sold | $650,000-5.8%$468/sqft |
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| 8/16/2004 | Sold | $690,000$497/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,628 -5.7% | $932,200 -3.6% |
| 2024 | $14,456 +19.5% | $967,000 +39.5% |
| 2023 | $12,100 +14.2% | $692,967 +10% |
| 2022 | $10,596 +16.5% | $629,970 +10% |
| 2021 | $9,093 -1.2% | $572,700 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $9,207 +4.8% | $564,900 +4.6% |
| 2019 | $8,789 | $540,100 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $8,789 +7.1% | $502,000 |
| 2017 | $8,208 +4% | $502,000 -0.2% |
| 2016 | $7,889 | $503,200 +11.6% |
| 2015 | $7,889 +4% | $450,700 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $7,585 +1.2% | $419,700 |
| 2013 | $7,493 -15.6% | $419,700 -15.7% |
| 2012 | $8,879 +14.7% | $497,640 +10% |
| 2011 | $7,739 -6.9% | $452,400 -5.3% |
| 2010 | $8,309 -13% | $477,500 -4.6% |
| 2009 | $9,554 | $500,700 -15.1% |
| 2008 | $9,554 -18% | $590,000 -17.7% |
| 2007 | $11,648 | $717,300 -1.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $726,000 +28.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $565,000 +16.1% |
| 2004 | $8,911 +13.5% | $486,662 +18% |
| 2003 | $7,854 +32.4% | $412,425 +35% |
| 2002 | $5,933 +55% | $305,500 +52% |
| 2001 | $3,827 +2.6% | $201,004 +3% |
| 2000 | $3,729 | $195,150 |
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Neighborhood: Lido Key
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Southside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3 mi
- 5/10Booker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 3/10Booker High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southside Elementary
- Middle: Booker Middle
- High: Booker High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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