$845,000
1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Property type
Year built
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Welcome to your coastal retreat! This sixth floor residence with southern exposure and expansive lanai, provides opportunity to welcome the dawn of the day, light filling the sky over the bay; enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the lush grounds of the Ritz Carlton – and evenings unwinding enjoying the hues of the setting sun. With 1421 SF, this may be the perfect retreat for your full time sanctuary, vacation or winter residence or even investment opportunity. Furnished for your convenience and designed with entertaining in mind, the open, light filled spacious interior layout seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining and living areas. The beautifully appointed kitchen including pantry, granite counters and generous breakfast bar spills into the dining room offering a gathering place for intimate parties or larger gatherings. You will appreciate the split bedrooms and updated en-suite bathrooms, allowing ultimate privacy for family and friends each having room for sitting areas and access to the lanai. Upgrades including Hurricane glass in living room and bedroom sliders and windows, appliances and AC, give peace of mind. Lido Beach Club amenities feature a heated beach front pool, gated beach entrance, outdoor grilling area and outdoor firepit. Interior amenities include storage lockers, fitness center, clubhouse style area with kitchen area, a library and room to entertain, Washers and dryers are allowed in residence, there is also a laundry room on each floor. On site management and secured entry for peace of mind. Embrace island living enjoying mornings walking the beach, days spent at the pool surrounded by lush landscaping, kayaking through the mangroves, or enjoy a short walk or ride to St Armands Circle to enjoy the energy, relish coffee, dining or shopping. Ready to explore the gems of the city? Enjoy the Free Bay Runner island trolley, Saturday farmers market, downtown art galleries, art shows and treasures or events at the Bay and Downtown. Ready to Live the good life, where every day feels like you are on vacation? The location, lifestyle and beach are calling!
Estimated monthly payment
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 history151 days on market
- Status: ActiveNov 24, 2025
- Listed$895,000Nov 24, 2025
- Price reduced$845,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Condominium
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 151
- Subdivision
- Lido Beach Club
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1974
- Living area
- 1,421 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $595
- Building area
- 1,621 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 0 sq ft
- Lot category
- Non-Applicable
- Flood zone
- AE
- Annual taxes
- $11,617 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2017031044
- Zoning
- RMF4
- MLS #
- A4673049
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Common Area, Corridor Access, Other
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- North
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Parking features
- Assigned, Guest
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $1,458/mo
- Total annual fees
- $17,500
- HOA name
- Fred Marks
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 3 Months
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Condominium
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- See HOA documents
- Approval process
- Application, Fee and approval required
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Concrete
- Roof
- Concrete
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- No
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Foyer | First | 4x12 |
| Dining Room | First | 10x10 |
| Living Room | First | 14x16 |
| Kitchen | First | 8x12 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 14x16 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 14x15 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 5x31 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-11-24
- On market date
- 2025-11-24
- Original list price
- $895,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34236 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2025-11-24
- Tax legal description
- UNIT 607 LIDO BEACH CLUB
Flood risk
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
Ben Franklin Drive to 1212.
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