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Property Description
LAST MINUTE WINTER DEAL! BEST DEAL IN THE BEACH CLUB. Welcome to Unit 208 at the Lido Beach Club, the best-priced rental in the building and available immediately. This spacious two-bedroom, two-bath condo offers an open, airy floor plan with a bright coastal atmosphere and balcony access from both bedrooms, allowing you to enjoy the warm Gulf breeze all day long. The living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly, creating an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining in a true beachfront setting. Residents enjoy direct access to the pristine sands of Lido Beach along with resort-style amenities including a heated oceanfront pool, fitness center, entertainment room, peaceful library, table tennis, grilling station, fire pit lounge, outdoor shower, storage, and guest parking. Located just a short stroll to vibrant St. Armands Circle and only minutes from downtown Sarasota, this condo offers the perfect blend of beachside tranquility and convenient access to world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment. Unit 208 is ready for immediate occupancy and offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy one of Sarasota's most desirable beachfront communities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr #208
General
- Rent: $6,800
- Status: Closed
- Type: Condo
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4672679
- Added to Site: 57 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 3 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Crown Molding, Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Turnkey
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common Area, Laundry Room, Same Floor As Condo Unit
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Storage
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Heated, In Ground
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio
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: Take John Ringling Causeway to St. Armands Circle, go straight through the circle toward Lido Key, then follow Benjamin Franklin Dr south. The building at 1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr will be on your right.
School Information
- Middle School: Sarasota Middle
- High School: Sarasota High
Community
- Community Name: 34236 - Sarasota
- Community Features: Gulf/Ocean Front, Waterfront, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Sidewalks
- Optional Amenities: Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Storage
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Linda White
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Other
Structural Information
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,421
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,421 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1974
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: Pool, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 3.56
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 155,176
- Lot Size: 3.5624
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Beach
- Water Front Desc.: Gulf/Ocean Front, Waterfront, Beach
Financial Considerations
- Lease Price: $6,800
- Assoc Fee Desc.: None
Disclosures and Reports
- APN: 2017031009
- Property ID: 2017031009
Listed and Sold by Preferred Shore Llc
Schools
Schools serving 1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr #208
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 |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr #208
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/08/2026
Sold
$6,800
—
MLS
11/30/2025
Price Reduced
$6,800
-2.86%
MLS
11/21/2025
Listed
$7,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive #208, Sarasota, FL 34236 (MLS# A4672679) is a Condo property that was sold at $6,800 on January 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive #208? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Sarasota? You can browse all Sarasota rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

