About This Home

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo at 1212 BEN FRANKLIN Drive #1205 in Sarasota, FL is listed for $645,000 ($578 per sqft). Built in 1973, the home offers 1,116 sqft of living space on a N/A lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1973
  • Waterfront

Property Details

1 story
1 full
#1205
1973

Amenities

WaterfrontViewA/C
Listing 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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$3,450/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$466
Interest$2,795
Insurance$188

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1212 BEN FRANKLIN Drive #1205

Sarasota, FL 34236

LIDO BEACH CLUB

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans(s)Dry BarOpen FloorplanStone CountersWalk-In Closet(s)

Exterior Features

Balcony

Property Details

Flooring

Tile - Ceramic

Construction

Concrete

Views

OceanHarborWaterCity

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Convection OvenCooktopDishwasherDisposalExhaust FanFreezerMicrowaveRefrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo at 1212 BEN FRANKLIN Drive is listed at $645,000 ($578/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,449 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1973, Waterfront. Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Dry Bar, Open Floorplan. Exterior Features: Balcony.

This property is listed by Lee Brewer and can be reached at 9417243448.

LB

Lee Brewer

Agent at RE/MAX Alliance Group

(941) 724-3448
Agent website

Listed by RE/MAX Alliance Group · Broker phone: (941) 954-5454 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# A4703178· Source: Stellar MLS· 64 days on PropertySimple

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1212 BEN FRANKLIN Drive #1205, Sarasota, FL 34236

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