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1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE 501

SARASOTA , FL 34236

MLS#: A4675081

$1,300,000

Status: Active
Listing number: A4675081
Listing provided by: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 13 hours ago
On site: 17 days ago
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LIDO BEACH CLUB - Residential

Property

Beds

2

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1974

Sq.Footage

1,532

The view everyone wants can be yours from this incredible direct beach front condominium with FULL gulf views in the sought-after Lido Beach Club. Located in the southwest corner on the 5th floor, this wonderful condominium features a great open floor plan and spectacular views everywhere with designer finishes including stone counters, travertine floors, and gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances and wine refrigerator. On site management and secure entry. The Lido Beach Club is located among some of Sarasota's most desirable and luxurious beachfront properties, and just minutes from St. Armands Circle, one of the best shopping areas in Florida with cafés, boutiques and fine dining, and easy access to the culture, restaurants, Farmers market, and shops in Downtown Sarasota. This is Island living at it's best!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Elevator, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Pet friendly

    No

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Concrete

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony

  • Parking

    Assigned, Covered, Guest

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    Water

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Landscaped, Waterfront

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Condominium

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,300,000

  • Tax Amount

    9189.0

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 532

  • Price/SqFt

    $848

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Southside Elementary

  • Middle School

    Booker Middle

  • High School

    Booker High

Property Features

  • Stories

    13

  • Association Amenities

    Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry, Maintenance, Pool, Security, Storage

  • Foundation Details

    Pillar/Post/Pier

  • Ownership

    Condominium

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    501

  • Water Source

    Public

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The view everyone wants can be yours from this incredible direct beach front condominium with FULL gulf views in the sought-after Lido Beach Club. Located in the southwest corner on the 5th floor, this wonderful condominium features a great open floor plan and spectacular views everywhere with designer finishes including stone counters, travertine floors, and gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances and wine refrigerator. On site management and secure entry. The Lido Beach Club is located among some of Sarasota's most desirable and luxurious beachfront properties, and just minutes from St. Armands Circle, one of the best shopping areas in Florida with cafés, boutiques and fine dining, and easy access to the culture, restaurants, Farmers market, and shops in Downtown Sarasota. This is Island living at it's best!

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