
1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active505 days on marketListed Mar 22, 2025MLS #C7507070
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
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
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%
The assumptions
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:

Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$8,440/mo
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.
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
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
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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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
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota 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
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.
Sold · Dec ’25$1,060,000
1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 901 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · $690/sqft · 36 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$1,050,000
1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 501 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 sqft · $685/sqft · 44 DOM
Sold · 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.

Your agent
German Parra Tovar
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 102 — start here.

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