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$645,000

1 Beds 1 Baths 1,116 SQFT 0.00 Acres
Type: Condos

1212 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE 1205
SARASOTA, FL 34236

MLS#: A4703178
Ben Smothers
Ben Smothers
The Real Estate Advantage
Agent
Phone: 952.210.0505
Office: 952.253.5600
Presented by: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP with 941-954-5454. - 941-954-5454

Property Description

 

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.


 

Interior Features

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms1

Bathrooms

Half Baths0
Total Baths1

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSource0 sqft
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringCeramic Tile
Furnished Y/NNegotiable
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesCeiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry FeaturesCommon Area, Corridor Access, Laundry Room
Total Stories13
Window FeaturesAluminum Frames

General

Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesConvection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
Assoc Fee Paid PerQuarterly
Association AmenitiesLobby Key Required, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Storage
Association Fee IncludesCable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities
Association NameAshley Allain
Building Area Units0 sqft
Carport Spaces1
Carport Y/NYes
CitySARASOTA
Community FeaturesGulf/Ocean Front, Water Access, Fitness Center, Handicap Modified, Pool, Sidewalks, Wheelchair Access
Construction MaterialsConcrete
CoolingCentral Air
CountySarasota
DirectionsDrive along Lido Beach Ben Franklin Drive south and the entrance right before the Ritz Carlton Beach Club and Residences
Facing DirectionSouth
Flood Zone CodeAE
Full Baths1
Garage Y/NNo
HOA Fee$3583
HOA Monthly Maintenance0
HeatingCentral
In Law Suite YNNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal DescriptionUNIT 1205 LIDO BEACH CLUB
LevelsOne
Living Area Units0 sqft
Lot Size Square Feet0 sqft
MLS Area34236 - Sarasota
Minimum Lease3 Months
Monthly HOA Amount$1,194
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeOwner
OwnershipFee Simple
Pets AllowedBreed Restrictions
Pool FeaturesHeated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access
Property ConditionCompleted
Property SubtypeCondominium
Property TypeResidential
RoofConcrete
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NameLIDO BEACH CLUB
Tax Annual Amount$3,056
Tax Lot0
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms3
Unit Number1,205
UtilitiesCable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
ViewCity, Water
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access TypeGulf/Ocean
Water Access Y/NYes
Water ViewBay/Harbor - Partial, Gulf/Ocean - Partial, Gulf/Ocean to Bay
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront FeaturesGulf/Ocean Front, Beach
Year Built1973

Exterior

Building Area Total1,316 sqft
Covered Spaces1
Exterior AmenitiesBalcony
Foundation DetailsBlock
Lot Size Acres0
Private PoolNo
Road Surface TypeAsphalt
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NYes

Additional Details

Price History

Schools 

High School Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
Middle School N/A
Elementary School Big Hollow Elementary School

  

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1212 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE 1205
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MLS#: A4703178
Ben Smothers
Ben Smothers
The Real Estate Advantage
Agent
Phone: 952.210.0505
Office: 952.253.5600