1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit 909, Sarasota, FL 34236

$955,000
2
BD
2
BA
1,812
SqFt

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Sold Price
$955,000
List Price
$975,000
Status
Sold
Days on Market
145
Closing Date
Oct 30, 2025
MLS#
A4651475
Property Style
Condo
Year Built
1974
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,812
Price per sq. ft.
538.08
Total Acreage
Non-Applicable
Building Name
1212
Monthly Condo Fee
1458
Legal Subdivision Name
Lido Beach Club
Community Name
Lido Beach Club
MLS Area Major
Sarasota

Property Description

Experience breathtaking views in every direction from this expansive 9th-floor end-unit condo at Lido Beach Club, one of the largest two-bedroom floorplans in the building. With three private balconies, enjoy panoramic scenes of the Gulf, Sarasota Bay, and the city skyline, including stunning sunrises and sunsets. Just steps from the sand, this beachfront condo offers a rare combination of space, comfort, and location. Freshly painted and updated with new kitchen countertops, the open-concept layout features a spacious kitchen with a large island, ideal for casual dining or entertaining. The kitchen flows into a bright living and dining area, where a full-length mirrored wall enhances the sense of space while capturing the reflection of the bay and skyline beyond. Floor-to-ceiling hurricane-rated sliders and windows flood the unit with natural light and frame sweeping coastal views to the north and south. The split bedroom design ensures privacy, with each suite offering direct balcony access and its own full bath. The oversized primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a flexible sitting area, perfect for a reading nook, office, or lounge space with views of the Gulf and beyond. Lido Beach Club provides resort-style amenities, including direct beach access, a newly renovated beachfront pool area, fitness center, grilling station, and dedicated storage for bikes and beach gear. The association is professionally managed with proactive leadership and a strong sense of community. Located just minutes from St. Armands Circle, this residence offers easy access to fine dining, boutique shopping, and the natural beauty of South Lido Park and its kayak trails. **THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR A 1% LENDER INCENTIVE IF USING PREFERRED LENDER. INQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.**

Additional Information

Taxes
$17713
Minimum Lease Period
3 Months
Max Times per Year
2
Maintenance Includes
Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
Condo Fees
$4375
Condo Fees Term
Quarterly
Community Features
Association Recreation - Lease, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool, Maintenance Free, Security
Property Description
One Story
Zoning
RMF4
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Floor
Tile
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Public, Sewer Available, Water Available
Heating
Central, Electric
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Exterior Construction
Concrete, Stucco
Exterior Features
Balcony, Lighting
Roof
Built-Up, Concrete
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Pool
Community
Garage Carport
1 Car Carport
Garage Features
Assigned, Covered, Deeded, Guest
Elementary School
Southside Elementary
Middle School
Booker Middle
High School
Booker High
Water Name
Gulf Of America
Water View
Bay/Harbor - Full, Beach, Gulf/Ocean - Full
Water Access
Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean
Water Frontage
Beach Front, Gulf/Ocean
Pets
Not Allowed
Floor Number
9
Flood Zone Code
AE
Parcel ID
2017031073
Legal Description
UNIT 909 LIDO BEACH CLUB

Listing courtesy of KW COASTAL LIVING III. 941-900-4151

Selling Office: BLUESRQ REAL ESTATE INC.

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