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$1,250,000

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1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr #102, Sarasota, FL 34236

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,548 sq ft

Listing courtesy of JOHN R WOOD PROPERTIES · MLS# C7507070

585 days on market

Refreshed from the Stellar MLS feed . This listing’s MLS record last changed .

About this home

What’s special

  • 10-foot ceilings
  • First-floor beachfront
  • Private wing
  • Walkout lanai
  • Heated gulf-front pool
  • Private beach access
  • Turnkey furnished

AI-selected highlights from the listing description below.

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.

Facts

Property type
Condominium
Year built
1974
Bathrooms
2 full
Living area
1,548 sqft
Water view
Yes
Private pool
No
Exposure
East
Furnished
Turnkey
Flood zone
AE
CDD
No
55+ community
No
Annual taxes
$12,797/yr
Monthly fees
$1,458/mo
Listed
Mar 17, 2025
MLS #
C7507070

Price & status history

  1. Listed for $1,499,000
  2. Price reduced to $1,250,000from $1,300,000

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Starting figures for 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102. Everything below is editable.

AssumptionNot a quoted rate. Ask a lender what you actually qualify for today.

From this listingThe seller's most recent annual tax bill as reported to the MLS. Your bill will differ — Florida reassesses on sale and homestead caps reset.

Editable estimateA placeholder, not a quote. On the Gulf Coast this is the line item most likely to be wrong: premiums swing on roof age, wind mitigation, elevation, and carrier appetite. Get a real quote before you rely on this number.

Starts at $0Deliberately zero until you enter a figure — we will not inflate a payment with a guess. Many homes here need it; ask us for the property's flood zone and the current policy's premium.

From this listingMonthly association fee as reported to the MLS. Confirm what it includes, and ask about special assessments.

AssumptionNot applied — your down payment is 20% or more.

Estimated total monthly payment

$9,887

$6,321 of that is principal & interest. 36% is taxes, insurance and fees — which is why those inputs matter more here than the rate does.

Principal & interest
$6,321
Property taxes
$1,066
Homeowners insurance
$1,042
Flood insurance
$0
HOA / condo fees
$1,458
Mortgage insurance (PMI)
$0
Total per month
$9,887

Over the life of the loan

Loan amount
$1,000,000
Down payment
$250,000
Total interest
$1,275,445
Principal + interest paid
$2,275,445
Paid off in
2056

Interest is the exact schedule total for a fixed-rate loan held to term and assumes no extra payments. Taxes, insurance and fees are not included in these lifetime figures because they change every year.

Calculated on this page from the figures above — nothing is sent anywhere and no lender is quoting you. Figures are estimates for planning only, not a pre-approval, commitment to lend, or a statement of the taxes and insurance you will actually be charged. Lasbury Tracy Realty Inc. is a real estate brokerage, not a lender or an insurance agent.

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1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr #102, Sarasota, FL 34236

Listing courtesy of JOHN R WOOD PROPERTIES · MLS# C7507070 · Active

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