Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Bird Key
Island living minutes from downtown Sarasota
12
Homes for sale
$7,395,000
Median list price
$1,527
Avg price / sqft
150
Median days on market
Bird Key is a private island community set between downtown Sarasota and St. Armands, where curving waterfront streets and deep-water access shape daily life. This is a place built around the boat and the bay — most homes here open onto canals or open water, and nearly all come with a pool. The pace is quiet and residential, but you're a short bridge away from the restaurants, culture, and beaches that make this stretch of the Gulf coast worth the address.
The market is small and firmly at the top of the county's price ladder. With just 12 active listings and a median list price of $7,395,000, buyers should expect competition for the best waterfront positions and a slower, more deliberate negotiation — homes here sit a median of 135 days and sellers are getting about 92% of asking. If Bird Key stretches the budget, it's worth comparing nearby Golden Gate Point and the broader mix of Sarasota homes for sale, or the barrier-island lifestyle just west on Lido Key. Inland alternatives like Arlington Park and Sky Ranch offer a very different price point.
Bird Key is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$2,050,000 – $12M price range
4,441 sqft median home
$105/mo median HOA
$10,000/mo median rent
35 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bird Key
$7,995,000
216 BIRD KEY DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6 ba · 5,287 sqft
$6,990,000
101 SEAGULL LANE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,176 sqft
$11,900,000
600 MOURNING DOVE DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6 ba · 5,767 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
$2,995,000$3,095,000
627 OWL WAY, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,923 sqft
$11,400,000$11,900,000
487 MEADOW LARK DR, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 6,527 sqft
$2,050,000$2,150,000
430 BIRD KEY DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,498 sqft
$7,800,000
570 S SPOONBILL DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 6,579 sqft
$5,750,000$6,300,000
102 SEAGULL LANE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,706 sqft
$8,800,000
526 N SPOONBILL DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6 ba · 5,287 sqft
$8,775,000
109 N WARBLER LANE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,500 sqft
Every active listing inside the Bird Key boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Bird Key market
35
Sold, last 12 months
$3,795,000
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
71 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
▲ 65.8% 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
≈ $41,906/mo
$7,395,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$105/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$10,000/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.
Straight answers
Bird Key FAQs
Is Bird Key a good place to live?+
It's one of Sarasota's most established island communities, prized for deep-water access and its location between downtown and St. Armands. Assigned schools include Southside Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High. The quiet, residential streets and near-universal pools — 11 of 12 active homes have one — suit buyers who want a private waterfront base close to the city.
Is Bird Key expensive?+
Yes — it's at the top of Sarasota County's price range. The median list price is $7,395,000 and every active listing is above $1M, with prices running around $1,502 per square foot. Compared with inland options like Arlington Park, it's a premium island address.
What do homes cost on Bird Key?+
Active listings range from $1,325,000 to $11,900,000, with a median list of $7,395,000 on a median home size of about 4,441 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 32 homes sold at a median sold price of $4,175,000. The gap between list and sold prices reflects how negotiable the top end can be.
How is the Bird Key market right now?+
It's a small, patient market — 12 homes are active and the median time on market is 135 days. Sellers are averaging about 92% of their asking price, so buyers have room to negotiate. With 32 sales in the past year, turnover is steady but not fast, and five active listings are new construction.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is around $95/month, which is low for a gated island community with three of the active listings behind gates. Property taxes are the bigger line item, with a median around $30,223 per year given the price point. Budget for both when comparing to a place like Sarasota homes for sale more broadly.
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