$1,250,000
2 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Sarasota
1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Drive 102, Sarasota, FL, 34236
About this home
Lido Beach Club, only one of 2 beach home condos is like this. NEW AC 2026 TURKEY FURNISHED. Motivated, but soon to be taken off the market, bring all offers NOW! TURNKEY First floor, nestled in a PRIVATE wing of the building. The Lido Beach Club condo building has never had any interior flooding. LBC is located next to The Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences and a neighbor of the new Rosewood Residences (starting at 7 million). There are no lobby or elevator hassles for this unit. The Lido Beach Club condo building has never had interior flooding. 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, NEW AC, 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. Cost-effective compared to a beachfront single-family home. 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
- Type
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1974
- Interior
- 1,548 sqft
- Lot size
- Not specified
- Acreage
- Not specified
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 523
- Total association fees
- $17,500/yr (~$1,458/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $17,500/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- West
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- Yes
- Gulf access type
- Direct — Gulf frontage
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- No
- County
- Sarasota
Total association fees sums the core association dues the MLS feed provides (HOA, condo/master association, and land lease), normalized to a yearly figure. These are separate from and additional to specialty charges, mandatory club or food-and-beverage minimums, special assessments, and rec-lease fees, which the IDX feed does not carry. Always confirm the full fee schedule with the HOA or listing agent.
Maintenance included in the fee
What the association dues cover, per the MLS. Confirm the full schedule with the HOA.
Amenities
We rate a home against recently SOLD homes within ~1 mile that match on size, beds/baths, and age. This home doesn't have enough close comparables in the last 12 months for a reliable read, ask Rick for a personalized CMA.
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Price & status history
Down $249,000 (16.6%) from the original list price.
| Mar 24, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $1,300,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Listed | $1,499,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Gulf access (Direct — Gulf frontage)
- Built 1974 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- No garage listed
- Higher association fees (~$17,500/yr)
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
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