$845,000

1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive

Sarasota, FL 34236

Active
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,421
Sq Ft
0
Acres
1974
Built
WaterfrontWater access$595/sqft
🏠Condominium

Property type

🏗️1974

Year built

📊$595

Price / sq ft

🏘️No HOA

HOA dues

📅151

Days on market

🌊AE

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

Principal & interest$4,273
Property taxes$968
Home insurance (est.)$387

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

  1. Status: Active
    Nov 24, 2025
  2. Listed$895,000
    Nov 24, 2025
  3. 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

ElementarySouthside ElementaryGreatSchools ↗
MiddlePine View SchoolGreatSchools ↗
High SchoolSarasota HighGreatSchools ↗

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

RoomLevelDimensions
FoyerFirst4x12
Dining RoomFirst10x10
Living RoomFirst14x16
KitchenFirst8x12
Primary BedroomFirst14x16
Bedroom 2First14x15
Balcony/Porch/LanaiFirst5x31

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

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

Ben Franklin Drive to 1212.

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