Area Guide
St. Armands and Lido
Barrier island living, from beachfront condos to Circle-side estates
About St. Armands and Lido
St. Armands and Lido are the middle keys of Sarasota's barrier chain, joined to the mainland by the Ringling Causeway and to each other by a short walk down Boulevard of the Presidents. At the center is St. Armands Circle, the shopping and dining district John Ringling laid out in the 1920s, now home to more than 130 boutiques, specialty shops, galleries and restaurants arranged around a palm-lined roundabout with the Circus Ring of Fame set into its sidewalks. The Circle keeps a year-round calendar of signature events: Exotic Cars on the Circle and Ferraris on the Circle for the sports car crowd, the Jaguar Festival d'Elegance, juried fine art festivals that draw more than 175 artisans, and the Holiday Night of Lights that opens every December. The real estate follows the same short walk. New luxury condominiums, led by the Rosewood Residences Lido Key on the Gulf front, anchor the beach; the quiet streets behind the Circle hold classic beach bungalows and mid-century cottages; and the canal-front homes of Lido Shores and the inner basin put boating water and a dock behind the house. Nearly all of it sits within walking distance of St. Armands activities on one side and Lido's public beach and Ted Sperling Park's mangrove trails on the other.
Sold + Pending Activity
St. Armands and Lido Closed Market Snapshot
Averages across 768 sold and 13 pending listings in the St. Armands and Lido submarket. Pre-list and withdrawn activity excluded. Price range: $229,000 – $25,000,000.
| Metric | Value |
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| Average Price | $1,646,640 |
| Average Price / Sq Ft | $697 |
| Average Year Built | 1982 |
| Average Living Area | 1,922 sq ft |
| Average Days on Market | 108 days |
Data sourced from Stellar MLS via the Adamson Group data pipeline. Last updated October 25, 2026.
Active Market Snapshot
St. Armands and Lido Active Inventory & Recent Sales
A live snapshot of the St. Armands and Lido luxury real estate market, built directly from the Sarasota MLS feed and refreshed regularly. Data through October 25, 2026.
Active Inventory
- Active Listings
- 79
- Median List Price
- $3,295,000
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- $971
- Waterfront Share
- 51%
Of 79 active listings, 40 are waterfront (51%) and 20 are new construction built in 2020 or later (25%).
Active Inventory by Price Band
| Price Band | Active Listings |
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| Under $900k | 27 |
| $900k – $1.5M | 6 |
| $1.5M – $3M | 6 |
| $3M and above | 40 |
Recent Sold Activity (Last 90 Days)
- Sold Listings
- 51
- Median Sold Price
- $5,600,000
- Median Days on Market
- 7
- Sale-to-List Ratio
- 93.4%
Most Recent Sold Comparables (Last 90 Days)
| Address | Sold | Date | Bd / Ba | Sq Ft | Built |
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| 1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #301(waterfront)THE BEACH RESIDENCES | $2,276,000 | 2026-10-23 | 2 / 2.5 | 2,019 | 2005 |
| 1000 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #707(waterfront)ROSEWOOD RESIDENCES LIDO KEY | $8,500,000 | 2026-10-22 | 4 / 4.5 | 4,482 | 2026 |
| 797 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #9SAND DOLLAR SOUTH | $999,000 | 2026-10-22 | 3 / 2.5 | 1,522 | 1986 |
| 1000 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #403(waterfront)ROSEWOOD RESIDENCES LIDO KEY | $7,200,000 | 2026-10-21 | 3 / 3.5 | 4,081 | 2026 |
| 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #508(waterfront)LIDO BEACH CLUB | $830,000 | 2026-10-20 | 2 / 2 | 1,421 | 1974 |
Active inventory and recent sold data sourced directly from the Sarasota Stellar MLS feed via the Adamson Group data pipeline. Geographic boundaries enforced via PostGIS: listings are assigned to St. Armands and Lido based on actual coordinates, not just postal code. Data through October 25, 2026. All figures approximate and subject to change.
Condo Market by Era
St. Armands and Lido Active Condos by Construction Era
Active condominium, villa, townhouse inventory in St. Armands and Lido: 46 listings split across four construction eras. Newer towers carry a meaningful price premium; vintage mid-century buildings still dominate volume.
| Build Era | Active | Avg Price | Avg $/Sq Ft | Avg Living | Avg DOM |
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| Pre-1990Built before 1990 | 35 | $752,976 | $679 | 1,112sq ft | 159days |
| 1990 – 2005Built 1990 through 2005 | 6 | $5,753,333 | $1,291 | 4,354sq ft | 89days |
| 2006 – 2019Built 2006 through 2019 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 & NewerBuilt 2020 or newer | 5 | $9,670,000 | $2,276 | 4,187sq ft | 603days |
Scope: active condominium, villa, townhouse listings only. Single-family residences are excluded so the era-over-era price-per-square-foot comparison stays apples-to-apples. Data sourced from Stellar MLS via the Adamson Group data pipeline. Last updated October 25, 2026.
Typical Condo Dues
Monthly condo fees for active and recently sold St. Armands and Lido condominiums, villas and townhouses, from the lowest-fee associations to full-service luxury buildings.
Median Monthly Dues
$1,090/ mo
Minimum
$340/ mo
Maximum
$9,914/ mo
Source: Stellar MLS via the Adamson Group data pipeline. Monthly condo dues only; entries under $100/mo are treated as data-entry errors and omitted. Figures approximate and vary by building, square footage and amenities.
St. Armands and Lido Market Questions & FAQ
How much more does beachfront cost than bayfront on St Armands Lido?
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Gulf-front / beachfront homes sell at a median $569 per sq ft versus $1,092 for bay- or canal-front — about a -48% waterfront premium (Stellar MLS, recent closed sales).
Is St Armands Lido a buyer's or seller's market right now?
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With 79 active listings and roughly 11 closed sales a month (trailing 12 months), St Armands Lido has about 7.3 months of supply — a buyer's market (under 5 favors sellers, over 7 favors buyers).
What does a single-family home cost versus a condo on St Armands Lido?
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Single-family homes sell around $2,837,500 ($960/sq ft), while condos, villas and townhouses sell around $752,500 ($560/sq ft).
What's the price range on St Armands Lido?
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Active listings run from $229,000 to $25,000,000, with a median asking price of $3,295,000.
How quickly do homes sell on St Armands Lido?
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Recently sold homes took a median 7 days on market and closed at 93.4% of original list price (trailing 90 days).
Can I keep a boat — how many St Armands Lido homes have a dock?
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Of 40 active waterfront listings, 11 include a private dock; bay- and canal-front homes with a dock and lift command a clear premium over those without.
What are typical HOA and condo fees on St Armands Lido?
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The median monthly condo fee is $1,090 and the median monthly association fee is $980.
What is the median price for homes on St. Armands and Lido?
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As of October 25, 2026, the median list price for active homes on St. Armands and Lido is $3,295,000, with a median sold price of $5,600,000 across the most recent closed sales. Active inventory spans 79 listings, from entry-level condos to new-construction Gulf-front estates. Data sourced from Stellar MLS via PostGIS-verified geographic boundaries: listings are assigned to St. Armands and Lido based on actual coordinates, not just postal code.
What is the price per square foot on St. Armands and Lido?
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The median price per square foot for active St. Armands and Lido listings is $971 as of October 25, 2026. Beachfront and direct Gulf-view condos typically command a meaningful premium above the median, while bayside and inland Lido Shores properties trade below it.
How many homes are for sale on St. Armands and Lido right now?
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There are currently 79 active listings on St. Armands and Lido, with another 13 under contract (pending) and 51 closed sales recorded in recent months. 40 of the active listings are waterfront (beachfront, bayfront, or canal-front) and 20 are new construction built in 2020 or later.
How long does it take to sell a home on St. Armands and Lido?
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The median days on market for sold St. Armands and Lido listings is approximately 7 days as of October 25, 2026. Properties priced near the median tend to move faster, while ultra-luxury Gulf-front estates and large condo units typically take longer. The current sale-to-list ratio is 93.4%, meaning sellers are typically accepting offers below their original asking price.
Is St. Armands and Lido a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?
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As of October 25, 2026, St. Armands and Lido shows a sale-to-list ratio of 93.4%, a median 7 days on market, and 79 active listings against 51 recent closed sales. Sale-to-list ratios meaningfully below asking, combined with extended marketing times, generally give qualified buyers negotiating leverage, particularly on properties that have been on market more than 60 days.
How many waterfront properties are available on St. Armands and Lido?
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40 of 79 active St. Armands and Lido listings are waterfront properties as of October 25, 2026. Coverage includes Gulf-front beach condos along Benjamin Franklin Drive, bayfront and canal-front estates in Lido Shores, and dock-equipped homes along the inner basin. Geographic verification is performed via PostGIS against actual coastline polygons rather than relying on agent-entered MLS waterfront flags.
What does $1 million buy you on St. Armands and Lido?
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In the $900,000 to $1.5 million range, current St. Armands and Lido inventory includes 6 active listings: typically mid-floor 2-bedroom condos with Gulf or bay views, smaller bayside single-family homes, and select units in established beachfront buildings such as L'Elegance and Key Tower. Below $900k there are 27 active listings, mostly older or interior-facing condo units.
What is the most expensive recent sale on St. Armands and Lido?
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In spring 2026, the most expensive recorded sale on St. Armands and Lido was 171 Whittier Drive in Lido Beach Division A, a 5-bedroom, 6.5-bath new-construction Gulf-front estate built in 2023 with approximately 6,367 square feet of living space, which closed at $15,800,000 in April 2026. Other high-end closings in the same period included luxury condos at L'Elegance on Lido Beach in the $1.8M to $2.5M range.
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