$645,000
About this home
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.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRA4703178
- Property type
- Condominium
- Subdivision
- LIDO BEACH CLUB
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- August 17, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 681
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 760
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Student:teacher ratio
- 20.1:1
- District
- SARASOTA
Walkability
Blended score for SARASOTA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 18, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.