$645,000
1212 Ben Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Listing updated: August 18, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Listing courtesy of Re/Max Alliance Group · Lee Brewer · MLS #A4703178 · Active · 941-954-5454Property type
Year built
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Day on market
Flood zone
About this home
Wake up to the beauty of Lido Key from this 12th-floor Gulf-front residence at 1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Unit 1205. Elevated above the shoreline, this inviting condo captures expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico and offers a relaxed coastal setting just moments from everything Sarasota has to offer. The light-filled living and dining areas open to a private balcony where Gulf breezes and colorful sunsets create the perfect backdrop for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. The kitchen features stone countertops, abundant cabinetry, and plenty of workspace, while the spacious bedroom offers generous closet space and an updated bath. Enjoy the convenience of true beachfront living with direct access to the sand, a heated seaside pool, fitness center, club and meeting areas, secure lobby, on-site management, elevators, and assigned covered parking. The building provides the ease of condominium living while placing the Gulf just outside your door. Located on desirable Lido Key, the residence is only minutes from the restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment of St. Armands Circle, with downtown Sarasota's dining, theaters, galleries, and cultural attractions just a short drive away. Ideal as a primary residence, seasonal getaway, or easy lock-and-leave coastal retreat, this 12th-floor condo offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the Lido Key lifestyle with beautiful Gulf views, beachfront amenities, and one of Sarasota's most sought-after locations.
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Price & listing history1 days on market
- Status: ActiveAug 17, 2026
- Listed$645,000Aug 17, 2026
- Price increased$645,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Condominium
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- Cumulative DOM
- 202
- Subdivision
- Lido Beach Club
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1973
- Living area
- 1,116 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $578
- Building area
- 1,316 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 0 sq ft
- Flood zone
- AE
- Annual taxes
- $3,056 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2017031096
- MLS #
- A4703178
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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
- $3,583 / Quarterly
- Monthly HOA
- $1,194/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $1,194/mo
- Total annual fees
- $14,332
- 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
- Association
- Approval process
- Association
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
- 2026-08-17
- On market date
- 2026-08-17
- Original list price
- $645,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34236 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-08-17
- 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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