1212 BEN FRANKLIN, SARASOTA, FL 34236

$689,000

Beds: 1

Baths: 1 Full

Sq. Ft.: 1,116 Sq. Ft.

Year Built: 1973

Lot Size: 0 Acres

Garage: N/A

Pool: No

DOM: 1

Property Overview

Status: Active

Property Type: Residential

MLS #: e7857cba03560d5c668d2393e032c77a

Subdivision: LIDO BEACH CLUB

County: Sarasota

HOA Fee: $4,024 (Quarterly)

Year Built: 1973

Construction: Concrete

Foundation: Block

Roof: Concrete

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Central

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Zoning: N/A

Tax Amount: $3,056.00 (2025)

Listed On: Jan 14, 2026

Description

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.

Exterior Features

Balcony

Directions

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

School Information

Elementary: N/A

Middle: N/A

High: N/A

Location

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Mortgage Estimator

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Listing Information

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OVERSEAS REALTY, INC

Listing Agent: Fritz Mayr

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Data last updated: February 17, 2026, 9:40 am UTC

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