1212 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE 1205, SARASOTA, FL 34236
LIDO BEACH CLUB · Sarasota County
Key Facts
Description
Experience sweeping Gulf panoramas from this 12th-floor ocean-view condo at 1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Unit 1205, on Lido Key, Sarasota 34236. Bright, open living and dining areas flow to a private balcony perfect for sunset watching and coastal breezes. The well-planned kitchen offers ample storage and stone counters; the spacious bedroom suite features generous closets and an updated bath. Building amenities include direct beach access, heated seaside pool, fitness room, club/meeting space, on-site management, secure lobby, and assigned covered parking. Minutes to St. Armands Circle, dining, boutiques, and downtown Sarasota arts. Whether a full-time residence or a lock-and-leave retreat, this residence combines effortless beachfront living with outstanding convenience. Maintenance fee typically covers building insurance, water/sewer/trash, cable/internet, and common-area care (verify). Pet and rental policies per association. Highlights: Gulf & beach views • Private balcony • Elevator building with security • Heated pool & fitness • Covered parking • Prime Lido Key location near St. Armands & downtown.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Condominium
Year Built
1973
Stories
13
Living Area
1,316 sq ft
Ownership
Fee Simple
Days on Market
97
MLS® Listing#
A4678386
Property Features
Interior
Exterior
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Pool
Laundry
Lot Features
Construction
Foundation
Roof
Windows
Community
Utilities
Sewer
Water Source
Rooms
- Kitchen12.3x11.7First
- Living Room15.3x19First
- Master Bedroom14.6x15First
Financial Details
HOA
$4,024 / Quarterly
Ashley Allain
Annual Taxes
$3,056
Tax year 2025
Parcel Number
2017031096
Directions
Drive along Lido Beach Ben Franklin Drive south and the entrance right before the Ritz Carlton Beach Club and Residences
Affordability Calculator
$129,800
Estimated monthly payment
$3,454/mo
Principal $519,200 · Est. interest $724,330 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in SARASOTA, FL
- $575,709
- Median Listing Price
- 99
- Median Days on Market
- 1,679
- Median Sq Ft
- $324
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 2,658
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 13% above the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 52% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in SARASOTA, FL.
Location
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Nearby Schools
The Out-of-Door Academy
School · 1.6 mi away
Southside Elementary School
Elementary · 2.5 mi away
Newtosha Studio
School · 2.6 mi away
Achievement Center
School · 2.8 mi away
Brookside Middle School
Secondary · 2.9 mi away
Sarasota High School
Secondary · 3.0 mi away
Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences
Secondary · 3.0 mi away
Ringling College of Art and Design
Secondary School · 3.0 mi away
Trinity Preschool Sarasota
School · 3.1 mi away
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Elementary · 3.1 mi away
First Presbyterian Preschool
Elementary · 3.1 mi away
Sarasota County Schools
School · 3.1 mi away
Education Foundation
Elementary · 3.1 mi away
Suncoast School
Elementary · 3.2 mi away
Westcoast Center
School · 3.3 mi away
Alta Vista Elementary School
Elementary · 3.5 mi away
Angel's Friend Child Development
School · 3.5 mi away
Community Day School
School · 3.7 mi away
Riverview High School
Secondary · 3.7 mi away
Agape Christian School
School · 3.8 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: OVERSEAS REALTY, INC - 941-366-3661
Last Updated: 2026-01-14