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Property 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.
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Full Property Details for 1212 Ben Franklin Dr #1205
General
- Price: $689,000
- HOA FEE: $1,341/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $3,056 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4678386
- Updated: Today (1/23/2026)
Property History
- 1212 Ben Franklin Dr #1205, Sarasota, FL
- Listed $689,000 on 1/23/26
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 3 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Negotiable
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common Area, Corridor Access, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Lobby Key Required, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Storage
- Pool Description: Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 1
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
Location
- Area: 34236 - Sarasota
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34236 - Sarasota
- Subdivision: LIDO BEACH CLUB
- Driving Directions: Drive along Lido Beach Ben Franklin Drive south and the entrance right before the Ritz Carlton Beach Club and Residences
- Direction Faces: South
Community
- Community Name: 34236 - Sarasota
- Community Features: Gulf/Ocean Front, Water Access, Fitness Center, Handicap Modified, Pool, Sidewalks, Wheelchair Access
- Optional Amenities: Lobby Key Required, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Storage
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Ashley Allain
- Assoc. Fees Include: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities
- Pet Restrictions: Ask Agent
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Concrete
- Roof: Concrete
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,116
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1973
Lot Features
- Property View: City, Water
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Gulf/Ocean
- Water Front Desc.: Gulf/Ocean Front, Beach
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $4,024
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Tax Amount: $3,056
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: UNIT 1205 LIDO BEACH CLUB
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 2017031096
- Property ID: 2017031096
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Schools
Schools serving 1212 Ben Franklin Dr #1205
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Southside Elementary School, Sarasota, FL 1901 Webber Street, Sarasota, FL 34239 | PK-5 | 2.5 mi |
Booker Middle School 2250 Myrtle Street, Sarasota, FL 34234 | 6-8 | 5.2 mi |
Booker High School 3201 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234 | 9-12 | 4.5 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
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1212 Ben Franklin Drive #1205, Sarasota, FL 34236 (MLS# A4678386) is a Condo property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 1212 Ben Franklin Drive #1205 is currently listed for $689,000 and was received on January 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1212 Ben Franklin Drive #1205? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Sarasota? You can browse all Sarasota real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.