Lido Shores Condos

Lido Shores Condos for Sale – Lido Key, Sarasota, Florida 34236

The Lido Shores condominium at South Polk Drive, Lido Key, should be one smart choice for home buyers in search of Sarasota real estate for sale in a popular Gulf Coast neighborhood with lesser residential density. Except for the nearby Holiday Inn, the Lido Shores condo is the only multi-unit residential building in its block bordered at the west by Ben Franklin Drive.

This condominium’s location is largely dominated by charming single family homes, many of which celebrate the revered Sarasota school of architecture. Contemporary in style, the architectural design of the Lido Shores condominium blends perfectly with the quaint character of its neighborhood which is widely regarded as one of the bastions of the regional modernism hallmark to Sarasota’s homegrown architecture.

Recent condo facelift

The Lido Shores property was developed in 1977 as a midrise building with just 32 units in its five-story structure. The entire condominium complex underwent an extensive renovation recently to further charm prospective buyers of Lido Key condos for sale. Its makeover included exterior repairs and installation of new décor in the condo’s lobby. The entire building was also repainted. This makeover even included new coating of paint for its walkways and garage ceilings.

The condo units of Lido Shores are two-bedroom affairs within floor areas measuring 1,036 square feet. Because of the condo’s great location and the superb maintenance of the condominium complex, not too many unit owners are inclined to sell.

The few which may be found among Lido Key condos for sale are typically priced in the high $300s and the low $400s. The choice units are those at the upper floors, as these residences afford inspiring views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Unit upgrades

Likewise attractive are those Lido Shores condos for sale which have undergone recent updates. Typically, these residences would have extensive upgrades in their kitchen and baths, with new designer tile flooring installed throughout.

A unit with such features could be quickly sold in the market for Lido Key condos for sale. One Lido Shores residence, with a listed price of $379,000, got a buyer after only a month in the listing of Sarasota real estate for sale. Its winning features include a screened front patio and lanai with optional furniture package thrown in to further sweeten the deal.

Superior amenities

A heated community swimming pool, which was resurfaced recently, and covered parking for each unit further boost the marketability of Lido Shores’ condo units. Also, a property in this condominium offers income-generating potential, as the condo’s policy on renting is quite liberal, allowing homeowners to rent their units for a minimum of one month, 12 times a year.

All these factors considered, Lido Shores condos for sale offer the opportunity to own a seasonal vacation retreat or a year-round dwelling. The Lido Beach is just a block away from this condominium for its residents to partake of the water-based leisure activities that the Gulf Coast so generously offers. Additionally, only about half a mile from the condo are the boutique shops and fine dining at the chic commercial hub of St. Armands Circle with options for more in a short trip to downtown Sarasota.

Lido Shores Condos for Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available at Lido Shores Condos

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