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$649,000 -$20,000 (-2.99%) Price Reduced

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  • Active
  • Condo
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,116 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 5 days ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 1212 Ben Franklin Dr #1205

General

  • Price: $649,000
  • HOA FEE: $1,341/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
  • Taxes: $3,056 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Condo
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: A4678386
  • Updated: 4/30/2026
  • Added to Site: 102 day(s) ago

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

Listed by Overseas Realty, Inc

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Schools serving 1212 Ben Franklin Dr #1205

School District:Sarasota County School District
NameGradesDistance
Southside Elementary School, Sarasota, FL
1901 Webber Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
PK-52.5 mi
Booker Middle School
2250 Myrtle Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
6-85.2 mi
Booker High School
3201 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234
9-124.5 mi
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4/30/2026
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3/04/2026
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$669,000
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1/23/2026
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$689,000
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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 $649,000 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.

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