$1,250,000

1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive

Sarasota, FL 34236

Active
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,548
Sq Ft
0
Acres
1974
Built
Water view$807/sqft360° tour
🏠Condominium

Property type

🏗️1974

Year built

📊$807

Price / sq ft

🏘️No HOA

HOA dues

📅382

Days on market

🌊AE

Flood zone

About this home

Entertaining any and all offers...the highest ceilings in the building, 10 ft. unusual for a building built in the 70s! The benefits of owning a first-floor beachfront condo versus a beachfront home. Only one of two beach condos is like this at Lido Beach Club. Owned since 1975. Only two units in this complex are beachfront on the first floor. There are no lobby or elevator hassles for this unit, these two rest in a PRIVATE wing of the building. The Lido Beach Club condo building has never had any interior flooding. Located next to The Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences and neighboring the new Rosewood Residences (where prices start at 7million)! This first-floor private gulf-front two-bedroom, two-bath Beach home condo is where luxury meets coastal tranquility. This condo offers an unparalleled walkout to your lanai, blending the beach lifestyle with elegance, comfort, and breathtaking waterfront views. Fresh paint hues, high 10-foot ceilings in great rooms and bedrooms, and a massive mirrored wall accentuate the high-end finishes in turquoise, blues, greens, and beige, creating a coastal charm decor. Light dances through the large lanai and master bedroom sliders out to the lower pool deck and beach. From the pillow-tile kitchen backsplash and all-new GE Profile appliances, including a 5-burner cooktop and single oven, #102 is turnkey furnished; check out the inventory list with three newer televisions and a multitude of accessories! If you wish to use this property as a residence or an investment, it embodies a formula of coastal elegance. The Rental of this property has been solid through most of the fall and spring seasons. Henredon and Martha Stewart master bedroom furnishings, a scattering of Annie Selke throw rugs, luxe upholstery, two new full beds and chests in the guest room, and a newly remodeled guest bath captivate the decor. Expansive light-filled sliders in the Living and Master bedroom invite you to enjoy the heated Gulf-front pool with private beach access. Your sizable private porch features dining and two sunbathing chaises, perfect for unwinding, watching a spectacular sunset, or enjoying your morning coffee. LBC features a fitness room with a sauna to support a healthy, fit lifestyle, a community room with a full kitchen adjacent to the main lobby, and a beachfront grilling area. Lido Key Park is not far off, featuring bike trails and a kayaking area through mangroves. On the North side of the key, an Olympic-sized pool and the Lido Key Blue Pavilion complex are located. Next door to LBC is the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club with a beach bar, and it's a mere 1.2 miles to St. Armands Circle's restaurants, boutiques, and cultural events. Lido Beach Club has the Milestone report, on-site management, and secure entry to the building and the beach. This community is more than just a place to live; it's a place to thrive! Here, the beauty of the Gulf of America becomes an extension of your home, and every day is a celebration of effortless coastal luxury.

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$6,321
Property taxes$1,066
Home insurance (est.)$573

Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.

Price & listing history382 days on market

  1. Status: Active
    Mar 22, 2025
  2. Listed$1,499,000
    Mar 22, 2025
  3. Price reduced$1,250,000

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Facts & features

Property type
Residential
Sub type
Condominium
Status
Active
Days on market
382
Subdivision
Lido Beach Club
County
Sarasota
Year built
1974
Living area
1,548 sq ft
Price/sq ft
$807
Building area
1,873 sq ft (Public Records)
Lot size
0 sq ft
Flood zone
AE
Annual taxes
$12,797 (2024)
Parcel #
2017031002
Zoning
RMF-4
MLS #
C7507070

Interior Details

Bedrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior features
Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
Laundry
Common Area
Stories / Levels
One
Direction faces
East

Heating & Cooling

Heating
Central, Electric
Cooling
Central Air

Parking

Carport
Yes

HOA & Financial

Total monthly fees
$1,458/mo
Total annual fees
$17,500
HOA name
Ashley
CDD
No
Min lease term
3 Months
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Ownership
Condominium
Available for lease
Yes
Lease restrictions
Yes
Additional lease restrictions
LEASE REVIEW AND INTERVIEW
Approval process
Lease review and interview

Exterior & Construction

Exterior features
Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sauna, Sprinkler Metered, Storage
Construction materials
Block, Stucco
Roof
Built-Up, Other
Foundation
Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
Water view
Yes
Road surface
Asphalt

Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Water source
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community

Pets allowed
No

Room Details

RoomLevelDimensions
Primary BedroomFirst
Bedroom 2First
Bathroom 1First
Bathroom 2First
Great RoomFirst
KitchenFirst

Listing Details

Listing date
2025-03-17
On market date
2025-03-22
Original list price
$1,499,000
Occupant type
Owner
MLS area
34236 - Sarasota
Listing AOR
Port Charlotte
Status changed
2025-03-22
Tax legal description
Unit 102 LIDO BEACH CLUB, ORU 2005241951

Flood risk

High riskFEMA Zone AE

FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.

Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Location

Directions

From downtown Sarasota cross the John Ringling Bridge, with its stunning Bay views, circle around Saint Armands - the hub of dining,& shopping. Turn on Benjamin Franklin Dr./ look for Lido Beach sign, turn to Lido Beach, LBC on right- note: One way in/out

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