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$649,000 Reduced -$20,000
1212 Ben Franklin Drive UNIT #1205
Sarasota, FL 34236
  • 1Beds
  • 1.00Total Baths
  • 1 Full, 0 HalfBaths
  • 1,116SqFt
  • 1973Year Built
  • 0.00Acres
  • MLS# A4678386
  • Residential
  • Condominium
  • Active

  • Approx Time on Market5 months,
  • Area34236 - Sarasota
  • CountySarasota
  • Subdivision Lido Beach Club

Overview

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.



Agriculture / Farm

Association Fees / Info

Community Features:  Fitness, HandicapAccess, Pool, Sidewalks, Waterfront, WaterAccess

Pets Allowed:  BreedRestrictions

Hoa Frequency Rate:  4024

Association:  Yes

Association Amenities:  Pool, RecreationFacilities, Storage

Hoa Fees Frequency:  Quarterly

Association Fee Includes:  AssociationManagement, CommonAreas, CableTv, Insurance, MaintenanceGrounds, MaintenanceStructure, Pools, RecreationFacilities, Taxes

Bathroom Info

Total Baths:  1.00

Fullbaths:  1

Building Info

Window Features:  AluminumFrames

Roof:  Concrete

Building Area Source:  PublicRecords

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Pool Features:  Heated, InGround, OutsideBathAccess, Association, Community

Patio:  Balcony

Exterior Features:  Balcony

Fees / Restrictions

Financial

Original Price:  $689,000

Garage / Parking

Carport:  Yes

Car Ports:  1

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Floors:  CeramicTile

Levels:  One

Laundry Features:  CommonArea, LaundryRoom

Interior Features:  CeilingFans, DryBar, OpenFloorplan, StoneCounters, WalkInClosets

Appliances:  ConvectionOven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator

Lot Info

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

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Misc

Other

Special Conditions:  None

Security Features:  KeyCardEntry, LobbySecured

Other Rooms Info

Property Info

Class Type:  Condominium

Property Sub Type:  Condominium

Property Condition:  NewConstruction

Construction Materials:  Concrete

Stories:  1

Total Stories:  13

Foundation:  Block

Human Modified:  Yes

Room Info

Total Rooms:  3

Sqft Info

Sqft:  1,116

Bulding Area Sqft:  1,316

Living Area Units:  SquareFeet

Living Area Source:  PublicRecords

Tax Info

Tax Year:  2,025

Tax Legal Description:  UNIT 1205 LIDO BEACH CLUB

Tax Annual Amount:  3056

Unit Info

Unit:  1205

Utilities / Hvac

Heating:  Central

Water Source:  Public

Sewer:  PublicSewer

Cool System:  CentralAir, CeilingFans

Cooling:  Yes

Heating:  Yes

Utilities:  CableAvailable, CableConnected, ElectricityAvailable, ElectricityConnected, SewerAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterAvailable, WaterConnected

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront:  Yes

Waterfront Features:  BeachAccess, GulfAccess

View:  Yes

View:  Bay, City, Ocean, Water

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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Price & Status History (on davidshippey.com since Sat, Jan 17th 2026)
  • Original Price: $689,000
  • Current Price: $649,000
  • Price Reduced: $40,000
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04/30/2026$669,000 $649,000 Reduced by $20,000
03/04/2026$689,000 $669,000 Reduced by $20,000

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1212 Ben Franklin Drive UNIT #1205, Sarasota, Florida has 1 Beds, 1 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 1212 Ben Franklin Drive UNIT #1205, Sarasota, Florida is A4678386.
The price for 1212 Ben Franklin Drive UNIT #1205, Sarasota, Florida is $649,000.
The status of 1212 Ben Franklin Drive UNIT #1205, Sarasota, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 1212 Ben Franklin Drive UNIT #1205, Sarasota, Florida is Lido Beach Club.
The home located at 1212 Ben Franklin Drive UNIT #1205, Sarasota, Florida was built in 2026.