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$1,250,000$1,499,0002 bd2 ba1,548 sqft$807 /sqft$8,440 /mo all-in ↓

1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102, SARASOTA, FL, 34236

Active505 days on marketListed Mar 22, 2025MLS #C7507070

Reduced $249KCondominiumLIDO BEACH CLUB

About this home

1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102

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.

Facts & features

The home at a glance

2

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1,548

Sqft

0 ac

Lot size

1974

Year built

One

Levels

$807

Per sqft

Turnkey

Inside

FlooringCeramic Tile
AppliancesBuilt-In Oven · Cooktop · Dishwasher · Disposal · Electric Water Heater · Ice Maker · Microwave · Refrigerator
InteriorEating Space In Kitchen · High Ceilings · Solid Surface Counters · Thermostat · Window Treatments
LaundryCommon Area
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral · Electric
FurnishedTurnkey

Outside & construction

RoofBuilt-Up · Other
ConstructionBlock · Stucco
FoundationBlock · Pillar/Post/Pier
FacesEast
ExteriorOutdoor Grill · Outdoor Shower · Sauna · Sprinkler Metered · Storage

Community & fees

Taxes (2024)$12,797/yr
PetsNo
CommunityCommunity Mailbox · Fitness Center · Pool · Wheelchair Access

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesCable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Available · Public · Sewer Connected · Water Connected
WaterPublic

The numbers

What it really costs

Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.

$8,440 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$6,745
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$469
Property tax — 2024 actual bill$1,066
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeConventionalDown payment10% · $125,000Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.

These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:

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Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

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Loan type

FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.

Down payment10% · $125,000
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$8,440/mo

Principal & interest$6,745
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$469
Property taxes (actual bill)$1,066
Est. insurance$160

Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.

Value check

Is the price right?

The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.

List $1.3M
$857KedgeAI estimate $1,002,365 · range $893K$1.0M$1.3M

vs edgeAI estimate

+24.7%

$/sqft vs Sarasota actives

$807 vs $344

Days on market

505 vs 62 typical

Where $807/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives

226
58
34 · this home
33
20
29
$158–385$385–612$612–839$839–1065$1065–1292$1292+

The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.

Where it sits

Inside Lido Key

Map of 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102 inside its neighborhood boundary

Drive times from this address

Downtown Tampa73 min

Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Get to know Sarasota. See the full Sarasota guide →

Lido Key — neighborhood snapshot

Population

1,257

Median age

68

Median income

$250,001

Median home value

$1,127,100

Avg household

2

Households w/ children

18%

For the school run

Sarasota County School District

ElementarySouthside Elementary School★★★★★
HighBooker High School★★★★★
MiddleBooker Middle School★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Sarasota market

Seller’s marketLeans seller4.5 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$475K$493K

Sarasota median sold, yr/yr

95.2%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

161 of 400

Sarasota actives have cut their price

Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 53% above the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

CurrentPrice reduced to $1,250,000 $249K
Mar 22, 2025Listed at $1,499,000 · 505 days on market since
1974Built · LIDO BEACH CLUB

Reality check

What actually sold near 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 901Sold · Dec ’25

$1,060,000

1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 901 · same community

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · $690/sqft · 36 DOM

1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 501Sold · Mar ’26

$1,050,000

1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 501 · same community

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 sqft · $685/sqft · 44 DOM

1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1001Sold · Mar ’26

$1,150,000

1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1001 · same community

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 sqft · $751/sqft · 11 DOM

Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.

Your home team

The pros in your corner

Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

German Parra Tovar

Your agent

German Parra Tovar

REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102 — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102 — before you fall in love.

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Straight answers

1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102 FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102?+

With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $8,440/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.

What are the property taxes on 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $12,797. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.

Are pets allowed at 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102?+

The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.

How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+

At $1,250,000, this home is listed about 123% above the Sarasota median of $561,785. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102?+

Southside Elementary School (elementary), Booker High School (high), Booker Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.

The brief

Four things that matter here

01Positioned at the premium end

$1,250,000 runs 53% above the SARASOTA 34236 median.

02Time on market is leverage

505 days on market against a Sarasota median of 62 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.

03Strong assigned schools

Southside Elementary School, Booker High School, Booker Middle School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.

04The price has already moved

Listed at $1,499,000, now $1,250,000 — a $249K cut. The full history is in the market section below.

Listing courtesy of JOHN R. WOOD PROPERTIES · Michel Franklin. MLS #C7507070.

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