$649,000
1212 Ben Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Property type
Year built
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
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
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
- Status: ActiveJan 23, 2026
- Listed$689,000Jan 23, 2026
- 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
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | First | 14.6x15 |
| Living Room | First | 15.3x19 |
| Kitchen | First | 12.3x11.7 |
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
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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