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Overview

2 bd2 ba1,548 sqftCondominium
TypeCondominium
HOANone listed
Built1974
Living area1,548 sqft
Price / sqft$807

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Eat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsSolid Surface CountersThermostatWindow TreatmentsOutdoor GrillOutdoor ShowerSauna

1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr #102 is a 1974-built home in Lido Beach Club, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,548 square feet of living space. Listed at $1,250,000 (about $807/sqft), 572 days on market. Flood zone AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender.

From the listing

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.

The essentials

Built
1974
Price / sqft
$807
On market
572 days
Annual tax
$12,797
Flood zone
AE
Type
Condominium

At a glance

High-rise condo
13 stories · 1974
Water views
Beach
Community pool
Fitness center too
1,548 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$8,210/mo
Down payment (20%)
$250,000
Property taxes
$1,066/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Condominium
Year Built
1974
Lot
-
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Electric
Parking
-
Days on Market
572
Eat-in Kitchen
High Ceilings
Solid Surface Counters
Thermostat
Window Treatments
Outdoor Grill
Outdoor Shower
Sauna
Sprinkler Metered
Storage
Community Mailbox
Fitness Center
Pool
Wheelchair Access
Built-in Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric Water Heater
Ice Maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flood Zone AE
Annual Tax (2024)
$12,797
Parcel #
2017031002

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Lido Beach Club
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34236 - Sarasota
Lot Size
-

Price history

Date
Event
Price
3/24/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #C7507070
$1,250,000-3.8%
$807/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #C7507070
$1,300,000-13.3%
$840/sqft
3/17/2025
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #C7507070
$1,499,000
$968/sqft

Neighborhood

1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr #102
Sarasota, FL, 34236 · 34236 - Sarasota

Market insights

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List price: $1,250,000
$1.20M – $1.25M
95.9% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
83 of the last 165 condo closings in 34236 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 72 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 572 after a $249,000 cut.

Sample: 165 closed condo sales in 34236 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$8,211/mo
Principal & interest$6,519
Property taxes$1,066
Insurance$625
Down payment20% · $250,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Price

$1,250,000

$807 per sq ft

Beds and baths

2 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,548 sq ft

Time on market

572 days

Year built

1974

Monthly payment

About $8,210/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $12,797 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone AE

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Brokered byJOHN R WOOD PROPERTIESListing agent: Michel FranklinListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# C7507070.

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