1212 Ben Franklin Drive, FL

$649,000

1212 Ben Franklin Drive

Sarasota, FL 34236

Active
1
Bed
1
Bath
1,116
Sq Ft
0
Acres
1973
Built
WaterfrontWater access$582/sqft360° tour
🏠Condominium

Property type

🏗️1973

Year built

📊$582

Price / sq ft

🏘️$1,341/mo

HOA dues

📅97

Days on market

🌊AE

Flood zone

About this home

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.

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$3,282
Property taxes$255
Home insurance (est.)$297
HOA dues$1,341

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 history97 days on market

  1. Status: Active
    Jan 23, 2026
  2. Listed$689,000
    Jan 23, 2026
  3. Price reduced$649,000

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Facts & features

Property type
Residential
Sub type
Condominium
Status
Active
Days on market
97
Subdivision
Lido Beach Club
County
Sarasota
Year built
1973
Living area
1,116 sq ft
Price/sq ft
$582
Building area
1,316 sq ft (Public Records)
Lot size
0 sq ft
Flood zone
AE
Annual taxes
$3,056 (2025)
Parcel #
2017031096
MLS #
A4678386

Interior Details

Bedrooms
1
Full bathrooms
1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Appliances
Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior features
Ceiling Fans(s), Dry Bar, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry
Common Area, Corridor Access, Laundry Room
Stories / Levels
One
Direction faces
South

Heating & Cooling

Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air

Parking

Carport
Yes

HOA & Financial

HOA fee
$4,024 / Quarterly
Monthly HOA
$1,341/mo
Total monthly fees
$1,341/mo
Total annual fees
$16,096
HOA name
Ashley Allain
CDD
No
Homestead exemption
Yes
Min lease term
3 Months
Ownership
Fee Simple
Available for lease
Yes
Lease restrictions
Yes
Additional lease restrictions
Ask Agent
Approval process
Ask Agent

Exterior & Construction

Exterior features
Balcony
Construction materials
Concrete
Roof
Concrete
Foundation
Block
Waterfront
Yes
Water access
Yes
Water view
Yes
Road surface
Asphalt

Utilities

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

Community

Pets allowed
Breed Restrictions

Room Details

RoomLevelDimensions
Primary BedroomFirst14.6x15
Living RoomFirst15.3x19
KitchenFirst12.3x11.7

Listing Details

Listing date
2026-01-14
On market date
2026-01-23
Original list price
$689,000
Occupant type
Owner
MLS area
34236 - Sarasota
Listing AOR
Sarasota - Manatee
Status changed
2026-01-23
Tax legal description
UNIT 1205 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

Drive along Lido Beach Ben Franklin Drive south and the entrance right before the Ritz Carlton Beach Club and Residences

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