Under Contract

$899,000

1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr #604Sarasota, FL 34236

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,421 sqft
  • 0 acres
  • 48 days on market

About this home

Under contract-accepting backup offers. The best of both worlds at Lido Beach Club - beachfront living just minutes to St Armands and downtown Sarasota. Fully updated, this beautiful condo offers wide open Gulf and Sarasota Bay views. Every night a stunning sunset and the sparkle of lights downtown. This well-appointed residence features impact-rated windows and doors, updated plumbing and electrical, KraftMaid cabinetry, GE Café matte white appliances, quartz countertops and backsplash, recessed lighting, luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom closets, automated blinds, and ceiling fans. Bathrooms feature fog-free, backlit mirrors and glass-enclosed showers. The open-concept offers two spacious bedrooms in a split-bedroom layout for added privacy. Enjoy beach breezes from the 30-foot open balcony. Additional features include an updated water heater (June 2024) and two storage lockers, including a private beach locker and a 6th-floor locker. Lido Beach Club offers a heated beachfront pool, fitness center, covered assigned parking, social room, library, game tables, grilling area, serenity garden, beach chairs, and on-site management. Explore Sarasota Bay and the mangroves by paddleboard or kayak, or head to St. Armands Circle for shopping, dining and entertainment. The Bay Runner Trolley provides complimentary rides throughout the day and evening to St. Armands and downtown Sarasota. Whether you're seeking a serene beach retreat or easy access to the energy of Sarasota, this location offers both—quiet coastal living with world-class dining, shopping, nature, and downtown attractions all close at hand.

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Facts

Property type
Condominium
Year built
1974
Stories
13
Pool
No
Waterfront
Yes
Water view
Gulf/Ocean - Partial
Subdivision
LIDO BEACH CLUB
Community
Lido Beach Club
County
Sarasota
CDD
0
Annual taxes
$13,190 (2025)
Flood zone
AE, VE
Pets
No
New construction
No
MLS #
A4706813

Features

Interior
Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring
Luxury Vinyl
Heating
Central, Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior
Balcony, Lighting, Storage
Patio & porch
Covered, Patio
Pool features
In Ground
Parking
Assigned, Covered
Construction
Block, Stucco
Roof
Built-Up
Lot
Landscaped, Level, Paved
View
City, Water, Gulf/Ocean - Partial
Community features
Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool
Association amenities
Clubhouse, Elevators, Fitness Center, Lobby Key Required, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Storage
HOA fee includes
Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Elementary school
Southside Elementary
Middle school
Booker Middle
High school
Sarasota High

Location

Stellar MLS Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY. MLS # A4706813.

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