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$635,000 Reduced -$15,000
1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #305
Sarasota, FL 34236
  • 1Beds
  • 1.00Total Baths
  • 1 Full, 0 HalfBaths
  • 1,116SqFt
  • 1974Year Built
  • 3.56Acres
  • MLS# A4666764
  • Residential
  • Condominium
  • Active

  • Approx Time on Market8 months, 18 days
  • Area34236 - Sarasota
  • CountySarasota
  • Subdivision Lido Beach Club

Overview

Live each day surrounded by blue skies, turquoise Gulf waters and Sarasotas celebrated sunsets. Tucked at the south end of Lido Key, this beautifully remodeled residence offers a relaxed beachfront setting just moments from St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota. The open floor plan is bright and welcoming, with contemporary finishes and a layout designed to make the most of natural light. The remodeled kitchen features sleek white cabinetry, quartz countertops and a clean, coastal-modern style. The spacious bedroom opens to the covered balcony, and includes a walk-in closet and en-suite bath, creating a comfortable private retreat. Gulf views from the balcony bring added beauty to daily living and enduring appeal to this beachside home. Climate-controlled storage and one covered parking space add convenience. Lido Beach Club is a professionally managed community with amenities that enhance the beachfront experience, including a heated pool with tiki seating areas, gated beach access, serenity garden, fitness room and social room for private gatherings. Excellent location with the beach at your backyard, South Lido Park nature preserve across the road, the Ritz Tiki Beach Bar next door, one mile to world-famous St. Armands Circle, and only four miles to downtown Sarasota. Ride the complimentary Lido Shuttle to and from St. Armands Circle, or the Sarasota Bay Runner trolley to downtown destinations. Life is good at the beach!



Agriculture / Farm

Association Fees / Info

Community Features:  Clubhouse, Fitness, Pool, Waterfront, Sidewalks

Pets Allowed:  No

Hoa Fees Frequency:  Quarterly

Association:  Yes

Hoa Fees Frequency:  Monthly

Association Fee Includes:  AssociationManagement, CommonAreas, CableTv, MaintenanceGrounds, MaintenanceStructure, PestControl, Pools, RecreationFacilities, Sewer, Taxes, Trash, Water

Hoa Fees:  3583

Bathroom Info

Total Baths:  1.00

Fullbaths:  1

Building Info

Roof:  Concrete

Building Area Source:  PublicRecords

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Pool Features:  Community

Patio:  Covered, Deck, Balcony

Exterior Features:  Balcony, Lighting, Storage

Fees / Restrictions

Financial

Original Price:  $679,000

Garage / Parking

Parking Features:  Assigned, Guest

Carport:  Yes

Car Ports:  1

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Fireplace Desc:  Electric, LivingRoom

Fireplace:  Yes

Floors:  CeramicTile, EngineeredHardwood

Levels:  One

Interior Features:  BuiltInFeatures, LivingDiningRoom, OpenFloorplan, StoneCounters, WalkInClosets

Appliances:  Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WaterPurifier, WineRefrigerator

Lot Info

Direction Remarks:  From Downtown Sarasota, take the John Ringling Causeway to Lido Beach/St. Armands. Continue past the circle headed toward Lido Beach. Continue onto Benjamin Franklin Drive. Lido Beach Club will be on the right on the gulf side.

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Lot Size Acres:  3.56

Lot Sqft:  155,176

Lot Desc:  CityLot, Landscaped, NearPublicTransit, BuyerApprovalRequired

Misc

Other

Special Conditions:  None

Security Features:  FireSprinklerSystem, KeyCardEntry, SmokeDetectors

Other Rooms Info

Property Info

Section:  35

Class Type:  Condominium

Property Sub Type:  Condominium

Construction Materials:  Concrete

Stories:  1

Total Stories:  1

Foundation:  PillarPostPier

Human Modified:  Yes

Room Info

Total Rooms:  6

Sqft Info

Sqft:  1,116

Bulding Area Sqft:  1,316

Living Area Units:  SquareFeet

Living Area Source:  PublicRecords

Tax Info

Tax Year:  2,024

Tax Legal Description:  UNIT 305 LIDO BEACH CLUB

Tax Annual Amount:  8095.49

Tax Book Number:  1044-1177

Unit Info

Unit:  305

Utilities / Hvac

Heating:  Electric

Water Source:  Public

Sewer:  PublicSewer

Cool System:  CentralAir

Cooling:  Yes

Heating:  Yes

Utilities:  CableConnected, ElectricityConnected, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, PhoneAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterConnected

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront:  Yes

Waterfront Features:  GulfAccess, OceanAccess

View:  Yes

Water Body Name:  THE GULF

View:  Ocean, Water

Schools

Elem:  Southside Elementary

Middle:  Booker Middle

High:  Booker High

Directions

From Downtown Sarasota, take the John Ringling Causeway to Lido Beach/St. Armands. Continue past the circle headed toward Lido Beach. Continue onto Benjamin Franklin Drive. Lido Beach Club will be on the right on the gulf side.

This listing courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty 

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Price & Status History (on davidshippey.com since Tue, Sep 30th 2025)
  • Original Price: $679,000
  • Current Price: $635,000
  • Price Reduced: $44,000
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04/27/2026$650,000 $635,000 Reduced by $15,000
04/16/2026$679,000 $650,000 Reduced by $29,000

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1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #305, Sarasota, Florida has 1 Beds, 1 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #305, Sarasota, Florida is A4666764.
The price for 1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #305, Sarasota, Florida is $635,000.
The status of 1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #305, Sarasota, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #305, Sarasota, Florida is Lido Beach Club.
The home located at 1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive UNIT #305, Sarasota, Florida was built in 2026.