Area Guide
St. Armands and Lido
Barrier island living — beachfront condos to Circle-side estates
About St. Armands and Lido
The St. Armands & Lido market covers the entire Lido Key barrier island, from the beachfront condos along Benjamin Franklin Drive to the residential streets surrounding St. Armands Circle. The area is connected to mainland Sarasota via the Ringling Causeway, and combines Gulf-front beach living, walkable luxury shopping and dining at St. Armands Circle, and a mix of mid-century condos and new-construction Gulf-front estates.
Sold + Pending Activity
St. Armands and Lido Closed Market Snapshot
Averages across 103 sold and 21 pending listings in the St. Armands and Lido submarket. Pre-list and withdrawn activity excluded. Price range: $275,000 – $25,000,000.
| Metric | Value |
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| Average Price | $2,580,581 |
| Average Price / Sq Ft | $925 |
| Average Year Built | 1982 |
| Average Living Area | 2,289 sq ft |
| Average Days on Market | 130 days |
Data sourced from Stellar MLS via the Adamson Group data pipeline. Last updated July 20, 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 July 20, 2026.
Active Inventory
- Active Listings
- 93
- Median List Price
- $2,348,000
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- $860
- Waterfront Share
- 48%
Of 93 active listings, 45 are waterfront (48%) and 18 are new construction built in 2020 or later (19%).
Active Inventory by Price Band
| Price Band | Active Listings |
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| Under $900k | 36 |
| $900k – $1.5M | 6 |
| $1.5M – $3M | 10 |
| $3M and above | 41 |
Recent Sold Activity (Last 90 Days)
- Sold Listings
- 30
- Median Sold Price
- $1,075,000
- Median Days on Market
- 96
- Sale-to-List Ratio
- 84.6%
Most Recent Sold Comparables (Last 90 Days)
| Address | Sold | Date | Bd / Ba | Sq Ft | Built |
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| 1067 WESTWAY DR(waterfront)LIDO C/ LIDO SHORES | $15,000,000 | 2026-07-15 | 6 / 8 | 7,438 | 1996 |
| 404 S POLK DRLIDO BEACH DIV B RESUB | $1,585,000 | 2026-07-13 | 4 / 3 | 2,260 | 1960 |
| 1100 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #604(waterfront)LIDO SURF & SAND | $1,250,000 | 2026-07-09 | 2 / 2 | 1,456 | 1976 |
| 161 S POLK DR(waterfront)LIDO BEACH | $5,300,000 | 2026-07-02 | 5 / 5 | 4,617 | 2013 |
| 1186 WESTWAY DRLIDO C | $1,700,000 | 2026-06-29 | 3 / 3 | 2,984 | 1957 |
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 July 20, 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 — 56 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 | 43 | $778,248 | $674 | 1,127sq ft | 156days |
| 1990 – 2005Built 1990 through 2005 | 8 | $2,755,250 | $1,011 | 2,634sq ft | 172days |
| 2006 – 2019Built 2006 through 2019 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 & NewerBuilt 2020 or newer | 5 | $9,670,000 | $2,276 | 4,187sq ft | 506days |
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 July 20, 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
$1,458/ mo
Minimum
$595/ mo
Maximum
$6,590/ 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 $826 per sq ft versus $1,023 for bay- or canal-front — about a -19% 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 93 active listings and roughly 8 closed sales a month (trailing 12 months), St Armands Lido has about 11.5 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 $2,787,500 ($958/sq ft), while condos, villas and townhouses sell around $1,050,000 ($690/sq ft).
What's the price range on St Armands Lido?
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Active listings run from $275,000 to $25,000,000, with a median asking price of $2,348,000.
How quickly do homes sell on St Armands Lido?
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Recently sold homes took a median 96 days on market and closed at 84.6% 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 45 active waterfront listings, 13 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 $1,458 and the median monthly association fee is $1,305.
What is the median price for homes on St. Armands and Lido?
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As of July 20, 2026, the median list price for active homes on St. Armands and Lido is $2,348,000, with a median sold price of $1,075,000 across the most recent closed sales. Active inventory spans 93 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 $860 as of July 20, 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 93 active listings on St. Armands and Lido, with another 21 under contract (pending) and 30 closed sales recorded in recent months. 45 of the active listings are waterfront — beachfront, bayfront, or canal-front — and 18 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 96 days as of July 20, 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 84.6%, 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 July 20, 2026, St. Armands and Lido shows a sale-to-list ratio of 84.6%, a median 96 days on market, and 93 active listings against 30 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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45 of 93 active St. Armands and Lido listings are waterfront properties as of July 20, 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 36 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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