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1212 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE #1205, SARASOTA, FL - photo 1

$645,000

1212 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE #1205

SARASOTA, FL 34236

Estimated payment $3,870/month

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1Beds
1Baths
1,116Sq Ft
$578Price/Sq Ft

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Kinsfolk Realty

Kinsfolk Signature Realty

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Highlights

HOA $3583/mo
Built in 1973

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.

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Facts & features

Bedrooms & bathrooms

  • •Bedrooms:1
  • •Bathrooms:1
  • •Full bathrooms:0

Heating

  • •Has Heating:Yes

Interior area

  • •Total structure area:1,116 sqft
  • •Total interior livable area:1,116 sqft

Parking

  • •Parking features:N/A
  • •Garage spaces:0
  • •Has attached garage:No

Lot

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Details

  • •Parcel number:N/A

Type & style

  • •Home type:Condominium
  • •Property subtype:Residential

Materials

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Condition

  • •Year built:1973

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Price history

DateEventPrice
2026-08-17T00:00:00.000ZListed for sale$645,000$578/sqft

Listing Agent

Lee Brewer

RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

Brokerage Phone: 941-954-5454

Source: Stellar MLS · MLS #A4703178

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Nearby

Schools

SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary · 2.5 mi

BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

High · 2.9 mi

SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS/SCIENCES

High · 3.0 mi

Supermarkets

Artisans

0.9 mi

Zarzis Olive Oil Gourmet

0.9 mi

Dining

Ridley's Porch

0.1 mi

Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge

0.2 mi

Lido Beach Restaurant

0.3 mi

Parks

South Lido County Park

0.3 mi

Coolidge Park

0.4 mi

Bird Key Park

1.4 mi

Beaches

Public Beach Access 2

2.2 mi

Public Beach Access 3

2.3 mi

Sarasota Beach

2.6 mi

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