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1212 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE 1205

SARASOTA , FL 34236

MLS#: A4678386

$689,000

Status: Active
Listing number: A4678386
Listing provided by: OVERSEAS REALTY, INC
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LIDO BEACH CLUB - Residential

Property

Beds

1

Full Baths

1

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1973

Sq.Footage

1,116

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.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Elevator, Dry Bar, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Pet friendly

    Breed Restrictions

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Concrete

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Heated, In Ground

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    Water, City

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Waterfront

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Condominium

Price

  • Sales Price

    $689,000

  • Tax Amount

    3056.0

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 116

  • Price/SqFt

    $617

HOA

  • Association

    Yes

  • Association Fee

    $4,024

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Quarterly

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    13

  • Association Amenities

    Pool, Recreation Facilities, Storage

  • Foundation Details

    Block

  • Ownership

    Fee Simple

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    0

  • Water Source

    Public

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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.

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