Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Lido Key
Beachfront living minutes from downtown Sarasota
55
Homes for sale
$899,999
Median list price
$992
Avg price / sqft
137
Median days on market
Lido Key is a barrier island just off downtown Sarasota, where the Gulf sits at the end of the block and St. Armands Circle keeps dining and shopping close. It's a place built around water — of the 55 active listings, 21 are waterfront and 14 come with pools — and the pace here reads more resort than suburb. For buyers who want the beach without leaving the culture of Sarasota, it's a rare combination, with the mainland's Rosemary District and Five Points a short drive away.
The market is priced for the island it is. The median list price sits at $899,999, but the real center of gravity is higher — 27 of the active listings are asking $1M or more, and homes sold over the last year closed at a median of $1,300,000. Properties take their time here, with a median 137 days on market and sellers netting about 91% of asking, so patient, well-prepared buyers have room to negotiate.
Lido Key is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$325,000 – $14M price range
1,421 sqft median home
$1,323/mo median HOA
$6,225/mo median rent
74 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lido Key
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$13,950,000
160 WHITTIER DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6 ba · 4,751 sqft
$9,800,000
1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1205 & 1206, SARASOTA
4 bd · 6 ba · 6,332 sqft
$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
$3,790,000
211 GRANT DRIVE, SARASOTA
8 bd · 9.5 ba · 4,060 sqft
$1,300,000
1800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT B308, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,700 sqft
$839,000
2110 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 104, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
$715,000
800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 304, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 900 sqft
$699,000
2100 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 205, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,172 sqft
$425,000
129 TYLER DRIVE UNIT 101, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 766 sqft
$325,000
170 ROOSEVELT DRIVE UNIT 8, SARASOTA
0 bd · 1 ba · 294 sqft
$685,000
1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 206, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,367 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
74
Sold, last 12 months
$1,300,000
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
77 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
▼ 24.1% 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
≈ $7,007/mo
$899,999 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,323/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$6,225/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?+
If you want beach access with downtown Sarasota close by, it's hard to beat — the island sits right on the Gulf and connects to St. Armands Circle for dining and shopping. Assigned schools include Southside Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High. The character leans coastal and relaxed, with waterfront and pool homes making up a large share of what's available.
Is Lido Key expensive?+
Yes, it prices as a Gulf-front island should. The median list price is $899,999 and 27 of the 55 active listings ask $1M or more, with the average running about $992 per square foot. That said, the range starts around $325,000 for smaller condos, so there are entry points below the luxury tier.
What do homes cost on Lido Key?+
Active listings span from $325,000 to $14,150,000, with a median list price of $899,999 and a median home size of about 1,421 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 74 homes sold at a median of $1,300,000. The gap between list and sold medians reflects how much of the inventory sits in the high-end waterfront segment. Compare it with the broader Sarasota market to see where it fits your budget.
How is the market on Lido Key right now?+
It's a patient market. Homes take a median of 137 days to sell and sellers are getting about 91% of asking on average, which means there's genuine room to negotiate. With 55 active listings and 74 sales in the past year, buyers who do their homework have leverage.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $1,323 per month, which reflects the island's condo-heavy, amenity-rich inventory and building maintenance near the water. Median property taxes come in around $8,786 per year. Both figures vary widely by building and price point, so budget per property rather than to the median.
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