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1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE

SARASOTA, FL 34236

Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Area
1,548 sqft
CondoBuilt 19740 sqft lotCentral, ElectricCentral Air$807/sqft518 days on market

About this home

Entertaining any and all offers...the highest ceilings in the building, 10 ft. unusual for a building built in the 70s! The benefits of owning a first-floor beachfront condo versus a beachfront home. Only one of two beach condos is like this at Lido Beach Club. Owned since 1975. Only two units in this complex are beachfront on the first floor. There are no lobby or elevator hassles for this unit, these two rest in a PRIVATE wing of the building. The Lido Beach Club condo building has never had any interior flooding. Located next to The Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences and neighboring the new Rosewood Residences (where prices start at 7million)! This first-floor private gulf-front two-bedroom, two-bath Beach home condo is where luxury meets coastal tranquility. This condo offers an unparalleled walkout to your lanai, blending the beach lifestyle with elegance, comfort, and breathtaking waterfront views. Fresh paint hues, high 10-foot ceilings in great rooms and bedrooms, and a massive mirrored wall accentuate the high-end finishes in turquoise, blues, greens, and beige, creating a coastal charm decor. Light dances through the large lanai and master bedroom sliders out to the lower pool deck and beach. From the pillow-tile kitchen backsplash and all-new GE Profile appliances, including a 5-burner cooktop and single oven, #102 is turnkey furnished; check out the inventory list with three newer televisions and a multitude of accessories! If you wish to use this property as a residence or an investment, it embodies a formula of coastal elegance. The Rental of this property has been solid through most of the fall and spring seasons. Henredon and Martha Stewart master bedroom furnishings, a scattering of Annie Selke throw rugs, luxe upholstery, two new full beds and chests in the guest room, and a newly remodeled guest bath captivate the decor. Expansive light-filled sliders in the Living and Master bedroom invite you to enjoy the heated Gulf-front pool with private beach access. Your sizable private porch features dining and two sunbathing chaises, perfect for unwinding, watching a spectacular sunset, or enjoying your morning coffee. LBC features a fitness room with a sauna to support a healthy, fit lifestyle, a community room with a full kitchen adjacent to the main lobby, and a beachfront grilling area. Lido Key Park is not far off, featuring bike trails and a kayaking area through mangroves. On the North side of the key, an Olympic-sized pool and the Lido Key Blue Pavilion complex are located. Next door to LBC is the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club with a beach bar, and it's a mere 1.2 miles to St. Armands Circle's restaurants, boutiques, and cultural events. Lido Beach Club has the Milestone report, on-site management, and secure entry to the building and the beach. This community is more than just a place to live; it's a place to thrive! Here, the beauty of the Gulf of America becomes an extension of your home, and every day is a celebration of effortless coastal luxury.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,548 sqft
Heating
Central, Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Stories
13
Features
Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker…

Exterior & lot

Lot size
0 sqft (0 ac)
Roof
Built-Up, Other
Construction
Block, Stucco
Exterior
Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sauna, Sprinkler Metered, Storage

Parking

Carport
1 space

Financial

Annual tax
$12,797 (2024)
Price / sqft
$807/sqft

Utilities

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

Property

Property type
Condo
Year built
1974
Subdivision
LIDO BEACH CLUB
County
Sarasota

Listing

Status
Active
Days on market
475 days
MLS #
MFR750881384
Source
Stellar MLS

Listed by Michel Franklin · JOHN R WOOD PROPERTIES

Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

RRENA ValiQRENA ValiQ is an estimated value, blended from public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and this listing’s own metrics. It is a reference, not a guaranteed or asking price. The final number moves on diligence, terms and timing.Estimate

Sample estimate — not an appraisal

$1.16M
−6.9% vs asking
$1.09M low$1.24M high

Based on 31 comparable sales within 4 miles of SARASOTA, FL, this home is priced over RENA ValiQ.

Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.

Estimate your monthly cost

PITI + HOA
Estimated monthly payment$7,387/mo
Principal & interest
$6,321/mo
Property tax
$1,066/mo
Home insurance
$0/mo

Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own bill; insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.

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Price history

From the property’s MLS record.

DateEventPriceChange
Jul 10, 2026Price reduced$1,250,000−$249,000
Mar 17, 2025Listed$1,499,000

NeighbourhoodSample data

Reference scores for SARASOTA, FL. Schools, mobility and amenities feed live data once the dedicated provider connection lands.

Walk Score
48/ 100
Car-dependent
Transit Score
51/ 100
Good transit
Bike Score
47/ 100
Somewhat bikeable
Elementary school
9/ 10
Top-rated
Middle school
7/ 10
Above average
High school
6/ 10
Above average

Location

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