Great room dining with arrangement - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
GREAT ROOM looking out to the Gulf - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
View of the Gulf - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Lido Beach Club Complex - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Lido Beach Club next door to the Ritz - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Master bedroom - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Entryway left is the kitchen right is storage closet - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Kitchen with pillowed tile - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
New GE Profile 5-burner cooktop and single oven. - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA, photo 10 of 48
Great room - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Lido Beach Club #102 Great room - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Vignette - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Great room - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Master Bedroom view - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Master/Primary bedroom looking out to the Gulf - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Master - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Master - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Master bedroom walk-in closet with separate owners closet - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Master vanity sink and linen closet behind door - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Master bath with shower - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Guest bedroom view - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Guest bedroom with two full beds - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Guest bathroom with large walk-in shower - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Guest bath - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
View of porch from great room - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Great room looking out to the Gulf of Mexico - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Porch - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Porch - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Porch - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Sign - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
lLbby of main condo area LBC - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Community fitness area with sauna - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Enjoy the sand and beach vibe - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA, photo 35 of 48
Condominium at 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA, photo 36 of 48
Lido Key Beach aerial view - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Lido Beach - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Condominium at 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA, photo 39 of 48
North Lido pavilion and community pool - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Lido Key Public Pavillion Beach pool - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Beach - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
St Armands street signs - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Aerial St Armands Circle - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Aerial St Armands Circle - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
St. Armands Circle - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
Store in St. Armands - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
St. Armand's Circle - 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102, SARASOTA
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$1,250,000

1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #102
SARASOTA, FL 34236
Listed by JOHN R. WOOD PROPERTIES
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,548 sqft
Year built
1974

About this home

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.

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRC7507070
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
LIDO BEACH CLUB
Status
Active
Days on market
475
On market date
March 22, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2.51 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
681
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
SARASOTA
Middle
BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
2.93 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
760
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
SARASOTA
High
SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL
3.1 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
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).

48
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
34 / 100
Restaurants & cafes5
Grocery stores0
Parks13
Schools0
Transit stops2
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in SARASOTA, from live MLS data.

On the market 475 days -- 307 more days than SARASOTA's current average of 168 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,720 active listings in SARASOTA right now is $365,000.

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$250,000 down
$1,000,000 loan
Principal & interest$6,486
Property tax (est.)$1,042
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 10, 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.