Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Bird Key
Waterfront living minutes from downtown Sarasota
21
Homes for sale
$4,850,000
Median list price
$1,452
Avg price / sqft
78
Median days on market
Bird Key is a single island community sitting between downtown Sarasota and St. Armands, wrapped by water and built around a lifestyle of boats, pools, and quick trips over the causeway. Nearly every home here has a pool, many sit on the water with private dockage, and the location puts you within reach of Lido Key beaches and the dining and galleries of the Rosemary District. It's a quiet, low-density enclave where the appeal is as much the setting as the houses themselves.
This is a high-end market and the numbers reflect it: 21 active listings run from $1,325,000 up to $11,900,000, with a median list price of $4,850,000. Over the past year 30 homes sold at a median of $3,822,500, and sellers collected about 92% of asking, so there's room to negotiate on well-priced properties. Buyers comparing Bird Key against other Sarasota homes for sale should expect waterfront and new-construction inventory to move here, while the broader island stays deliberately exclusive.
Bird Key is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,325,000 – $12M price range
3,137 sqft median home
$110/mo median HOA
$8,500/mo median rent
30 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bird Key
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$11,900,000
600 MOURNING DOVE DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6 ba · 5,767 sqft
$2,200,000
606 OWL WAY, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,475 sqft
$4,350,000
509 SPOONBILL WAY, SARASOTA
3 bd · 4 ba · 2,987 sqft
$4,300,000
332 BOB WHITE WAY, SARASOTA
3 bd · 4 ba · 2,987 sqft
$4,850,000
465 E ROYAL FLAMINGO DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,846 sqft
$2,995,000$3,095,000
627 OWL WAY, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,923 sqft
$11,900,000
487 MEADOW LARK DR, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 6,527 sqft
$10,995,000
667 MOURNING DOVE DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6 ba · 6,570 sqft
$2,150,000
430 BIRD KEY DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,498 sqft
$1,800,000
425 PARTRIDGE CIRCLE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 3 ba · 2,308 sqft
$4,199,000$4,495,000
476 MEADOW LARK DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,336 sqft
$2,275,000$2,375,000
443 BIRD KEY DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,676 sqft
Every active listing inside the Bird Key boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Bird Key market
30
Sold, last 12 months
$3,822,500
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
47 days
Median time to sell
Bird Key vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 61.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bird Key boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bird Key is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bird Key home
≈ $27,999/mo
$4,850,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$110/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$8,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
843
Median age
64
Median home value
$2,000,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Bird Key
Culture
Top 1% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Lifestyles
Top 8% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Entertainment
Top 18% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 21% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Beliefs
Top 25% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Appearance oriented
Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
On the calendar
Near Bird Key
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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…
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FX Toy Shows
Collectors and enthusiasts can bring all their cherished playtime possessions to life, getting them appraised by expert doll and toy buyers on-site. Moreover, visitors ca…
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Venice Doll Club and FX Toy Shows
The FX Toy Show, once hailed as the Super Bowl of collectible toy shows, was the largest of its kind in the Southeastern United States from 1990 to 2006. Now, it's making…
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As Earth Is To Sky
This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…
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11
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Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
10:00am
This exhibition celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child's Garden of Verses, a beloved children's poetry book by the reno…
Jul
11
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ReptiDay
The event strictly adheres to the recent Florida law changes, disallowing the display of pet Iguanas and Tegus, regardless of permit status. Attendees are encouraged to v…
Straight answers
Bird Key FAQs
Is Bird Key a good place to live?+
It's an established, low-density island community built for waterfront and pool living, with 20 of 21 active homes offering a pool and 11 sitting on the water. Its position between downtown and Lido Key means beaches, dining, and culture are all a short drive, while the island itself stays quiet. Assigned schools include Southside Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High School.
Is Bird Key expensive?+
Yes — it's one of Sarasota's premium waterfront addresses, with a median list price of $4,850,000 and every one of the 21 active listings priced above $1M. The entry point is around $1,325,000 and the top of the market reaches $11,900,000, so pricing spans a wide range depending on water access and lot.
What do homes cost on Bird Key?+
Active listings run from $1,325,000 to $11,900,000 with a median of $4,850,000, and homes trade at an average of $1,452 per square foot on a median size of about 3,137 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 30 homes sold at a median price of $3,822,500.
How is the Bird Key market right now?+
There are 21 active listings and homes are taking a median of 78 days to sell, so it's not a rushed market. Sellers are averaging about 92% of asking price, which leaves genuine room to negotiate — especially against the wider pool of Sarasota homes for sale.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs a modest $110 per month for this kind of island setting, while the median property tax is $25,497 per year, in line with the high assessed values here. If you're renting rather than buying, the median rent on the island is about $8,500 per month.
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