618 BIRD BAY DRIVE S UNIT 201, VENICE, FL, 34285
Active48 days on marketListed Jun 22, 2026MLS #N6144656
About this home
618 BIRD BAY DRIVE S UNIT 201
Live a resort lifestyle at a very reasonable price, low maintenance. This complex offers many activities for you to choose from: fitness center, junior olympic-size pool, pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, library, and other social events. Legacy Trail is nearby for walking and biking. Located just minutes to historic downtown Venice where you will find many wonderful restaurants, ice cream parlors, wine shops, Venice Theatre, and of course other shopping. On weekends, there's a fabulous, large farmers market. This unit is nice and neat, move-in ready. A balcony to enjoy this peaceful setting, overlooking mature trees in a park-like setting. Elevators for your convenience. During the holidays, Venice is magically lit up. Furnishings negotiable.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
940
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1976
Year built
One
Levels
$160
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.
$1,291 /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
$1,291/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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
−27.7%
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$160 vs $254
Days on market
48 vs 61 typical
Where $160/sqft sits among the 400 Venice 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 Bird Bay
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Bird Bay — neighborhood snapshot
Population
876
Median age
72
Median income
$73,173
Median home value
$247,600
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
15%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Venice market
$390K → $390K
Venice median sold, yr/yr
95.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
187 of 400
Venice actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Venice, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 33% below the VENICE 34285 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 618 BIRD BAY DRIVE S UNIT 201
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$120,000
209 ROMA ROAD
2 bd · 2 ba · 959 sqft · $125/sqft · 115 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$150,000
881 GRADO DRIVE
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · $156/sqft · 174 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$117,000
304 ROMA ROAD
2 bd · 2 ba · 984 sqft · $119/sqft · 142 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
Darrick Cook
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 618 BIRD BAY DRIVE S UNIT 201 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 618 BIRD BAY DRIVE S UNIT 201 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
618 BIRD BAY DRIVE S UNIT 201 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 618 BIRD BAY DRIVE S UNIT 201?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,291/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 618 BIRD BAY DRIVE S UNIT 201?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,183. 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 618 BIRD BAY DRIVE S UNIT 201?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. 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 Venice?+
At $150,000, this home is listed about 62% below the Venice median of $395,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 618 BIRD BAY DRIVE S UNIT 201?+
Venice Senior High School (high), Garden Elementary School (elementary), Venice Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the VENICE 34285 market on paper
$150,000 is 33% below the VENICE 34285 median of $222,450, and at $160/sqft it sits under the Venice average of $285.
02Trees/Woods views
The trees/woods view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Strong assigned schools
Venice Senior High School, Garden Elementary School, Venice Middle School — Venice Senior High School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of EXP REALTY LLC · Laura Byther. MLS #N6144656.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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