1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 303, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active1175 days on marketListed May 24, 2023MLS #O6113556
About this home
1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 303
Congratulations and welcome to Lido Beach Club, a private ocean- front condominium community right on he Gulf coastline. Lido Beach Club is a highly desirable community, with private ocean-front beach entry. Community amenities include a fitness center, entertainment room, club house for gatherings and special events, a library and an OCEAN-FRONT HEATED POOL. This Million-dollar property will provide your family and guests convenience, luxury and comfort. This 2-bedroom, 2- bath condo features bamboo and marble tile flooring, with beautiful ocean view from the oversized balcony. Location is minutes from St. Armand's circle, the local destination for exquisite dining, shopping, salons and spas. This opportunity is THE PERFECT FAMILY BEACH GETAWAY. Secure your Holiday Plans now! A 3-month minimum rental is required. 4-month rentals are preferred. *Property has been leased Jan 2026-March 2026. Open availability April 1st through December 31st, 2025.*
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,421
Sqft
37 ac
Lot size
1974
Year built
One
Levels
$6
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$218 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
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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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$218/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$6 vs $343
Days on market
1175 vs 63 typical
Where $6/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)
163 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 99% below 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 303
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$780,000
1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 907 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,421 sqft · $549/sqft · 38 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
Arthur Middleton
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 303 — 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 303 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 303 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 303?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $218/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 303?+
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 $8,000, this home is listed about 99% below the Sarasota median of $559,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1212 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 303?+
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
Five things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34236 market on paper
$8,000 is 99% below the SARASOTA 34236 median of $792,000, and at $6/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $495.
02Water views
The water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
1175 days on market against a Sarasota median of 63 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Southside Elementary School, Booker High School, Booker Middle School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $8,500, now $8,000 — a $500 cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of RC REALTY GROUP INC · Andres Vazquez. MLS #O6113556.
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