Area Guide
Bird Key
Private island community
About Bird Key
Bird Key is an exclusive man-made island community located between the Ringling Causeway and St. Armands Circle. Known for its waterfront estates, deep-water docks, and private yacht club, Bird Key is one of Sarasota's most prestigious addresses.
Sold + Pending Activity
Bird Key Closed Market Snapshot
Averages across 26 sold and 7 pending listings in the Bird Key submarket. Pre-list and withdrawn activity excluded. Price range: $1,150,000 – $11,900,000.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Price | $4,045,152 |
| Average Price / Sq Ft | $1,083 |
| Average Year Built | 1989 |
| Average Living Area | 3,670 sq ft |
| Average Lot Size | 14,257 sq ft |
| Average Days on Market | 116 days |
Data sourced from Stellar MLS via the Adamson Group data pipeline. Last updated May 12, 2026.
Active Market Snapshot
Bird Key Active Inventory & Recent Sales
A live snapshot of the Bird Key luxury real estate market — built directly from the Sarasota MLS feed and refreshed regularly. Data through May 12, 2026.
Active Inventory
- Active Listings
- 24
- Median List Price
- $4,995,000
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- $1,232
- Waterfront Share
- 46%
Of 24 active listings, 11 are waterfront (46%) and 6 are new construction built in 2020 or later (25%).
Active Inventory by Price Band
| Price Band | Active Listings |
|---|---|
| Under $900k | 0 |
| $900k – $1.5M | 1 |
| $1.5M – $3M | 7 |
| $3M and above | 16 |
Recent Sold Activity
- Sold Listings
- 26
- Median Sold Price
- $3,805,000
- Median Days on Market
- 38
- Sale-to-List Ratio
- 87.9%
Most Recent Sold Comparables
| Address | Sold | Date | Bd / Ba | Sq Ft | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 483 PARTRIDGE CIRBIRD KEY SUB | $1,995,000 | 2026-04-22 | 4 / 3 | 2,392 | 1970 |
| 635 MOURNING DOVE DR(waterfront)BIRD KEY SUB | $7,200,000 | 2026-04-13 | 3 / 3 | 3,653 | 1966 |
| 335 BOB WHITE WAYBIRD KEY SUB | $3,300,000 | 2026-04-07 | 3 / 3.5 | 2,844 | 2019 |
| 488 MEADOW LARK DR(waterfront)BIRD KEY SUB | $3,500,000 | 2026-04-02 | 3 / 3.5 | 2,970 | 1970 |
| 509 SPOONBILL WAYBIRD KEY SUB | $1,525,000 | 2026-03-10 | 4 / 2.5 | 2,365 | 1971 |
Typical Monthly Costs
Median Total HOA
$89/ month
Active inventory and recent sold data sourced directly from the Sarasota Stellar MLS feed via the Adamson Group data pipeline. Geographic boundaries enforced via PostGIS — listings are assigned to Bird Key based on actual coordinates, not just postal code. Data through May 12, 2026. All figures approximate and subject to change.
Bird Key Real Estate FAQ
How much do homes cost on Bird Key?
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Bird Key is one of Sarasota's most exclusive addresses. The median home price is approximately $1,500,000, with waterfront estates regularly selling between $2 million and $6 million. The limited inventory (typically under 30 active listings) keeps values strong.
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