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Bird Key Homes for Sale as of March 5, 2012:

• Homes for Sale: 27
• Highest List Price: $5,900,000
• Lowest List Price: $515,000
• Median List Price: $1,299,000

Bird Key Homes Sold in 2012 (through Feb):

• Total Homes Sold: 6
• Highest Sale Price: $3,300,000
• Lowest Sale Price: $505,000
• Median Sale Price:  $1,025,000

Bird Key Homes Sold in 2011 (through Feb):

• Total Homes Sold: 5
• Highest Sale Price: $4,500,000
• Lowest Sale Price: $407,000
• Median Sale Price:  $1,050,000

The Bird Key Real Estate market has remained fairly stable this year with 6 homes sold through Feb compared with 5 last year. The median sale price has remained stable as well only decreasing $25,000 to $1,025,000

Bird Key has a long development history that began when Thomas Worcester bought the island as a retirement paradise for himself and his wife, Davie Lindsay Worcester. They lived in a smaller lodging, the only one on the island, for a number of years, while their dream home was being constructed. Sadly, Davie Worcester died in 1912 before construction was finished. Thomas Worcester lived in the estate home for a while with his sister and her family, but in the early 20s, they sold to John Ringling. Ringling's intentions were to make the home a summer “White House” for his friend, President Warren Harding, but when Harding died in 1923, that dream ended.

Meanwhile, Ringling’s other real estate developments saw nothing but sunshine. Ringling had

At the western base of the Ringling Bridge, traversed daily by sun loving pedestrians and cyclists, the beautiful community of Bird Key is situated. Fronted by Sarasota Bay, Bird Key is a haven for those who love the outdoors. The key is quiet, but for those who love fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking, tennis, swimming, or any of the other enticements that beckon northerners to Florida, Bird Key is ideal. The key is filled with more than 500 homes, many of which have been remodeled or completely rebuilt over time to reflect today’s luxury touches.

For many years, though, Bird Key had only one home—and it was named in honor of an ancient Scottish estate, Edzell Castle, seat of the Lindsay family. In 1910, one of the Lindsay descendants,

529 Blue Jay Place sold on 3/30/11 for $460,000 or $277 psf.  This 3 bd 2 ba garden home was sold as a "short sale".

To view all the homes currently available in Bird Key please follow this link: Bird Key Real Estate . There are currently some phenomenal values in Bird Key as prices have been reduced dramatically over the last few years.  My sales in Bird Key last year include 444 Meadow Lark - $1.6 million & 100 S Warbler Ln - $2.5 million.  If I can help you buy or sell a home in Bird Key or in any other neighborhood in Sarasota, please call me at 941-928-8892.

Bird Key Homes for Sale as of Feb 7, 2011:

• Homes for Sale: 41
• Highest List Price: $9,490,000
• Lowest List Price: $499,000
• Average List Price: $2,431,105
• Median List Price: $1,800,000

Bird Key Homes Sold in Jan 2011:

• Total Homes Sold: 2
• Highest Sale Price: $1,437,500
• Lowest Sale Price: $1,050,000
• Average Sale Price: $1,243,750
• Median Sale Price:  $1,243,750

Bird Key Homes Sold  in Jan 2010:

• Total Homes Sold: 2
• Highest Sale Price: $889,000
• Lowest Sale Price: $495,000
• Average Sale Price: $692,000
• Median Sale Price:  $692,000

The Bird Key Real Estate market is off to a great start this year! The Average & Median Sale Prices of the 2 homes sold this January increased considerably compared to January of 2010.

To view homes

609 N Owl Dr in Bird Key has just been reduced to $850,000.  This is a phenomenal price for a  4 Bd, 2 1/2 bath canal-front home on Bird Key.  This property is being sold as a "Short Sale" and requires lender approval.

To view all the homes currently available in Bird Key please follow this link: Bird Key Real Estate . There are currently some phenomenal values in Bird Key as prices have been reduced dramatically over the last few years.  My sales in Bird Key this year include 444 Meadow Lark - $1.6 million & 100 S Warbler Ln - $2.5 million.  If I can help you buy or sell a home in Bird Key or in any other neighborhood in Sarasota, please call me at 941-928-8892.

Bird Key is a beautiful Sarasota island neighborhood with deep water canals, a private yacht club and majestic bay-front homes. Conveniently located just west of Downtown Sarasota on the way to St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach, Bird Key offers Sarasota Luxury Real Estate with close proximity to all in-town amenities.

Bird Key Homes for Sale as of Jan 6, 2011:

• Homes for Sale: 38
• Highest List Price: $9,490,000
• Lowest List Price: $499,000
• Average List Price: $2,204,087
• Median List Price: $1,597,500
• Average Days on the Market: 251

Bird Key Homes Sold in 2010:

• Total Homes Sold: 29
• Highest Sale Price: $4,200,000
• Lowest Sale Price: $410,000
• Average Sale Price: $1,174,052
• Median Sale Price:  $889,000
• Average Days to

This canal front home, located in Bird Key, has just been listed for $1,250,000.  Built in 1978, it features 4 bedrooms & 4 full baths as well as a pool.  Other features include high ceilings and a large master bedroom with double walk-in closets.  The kitchen was redone in the late 90s and features Corian counter tops.  Located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Sarasota, this home is minutes away from St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota.

Follow this link to see all the property details of this home: 434 Meadow Lark Dr, Sarasota

To view all the homes currently available in Bird Key please follow this link: Bird Key Real Estate . There are currently some phenomenal values in Bird Key as prices have been reduced

This spectacular canal front home, located in Bird Key, has just been listed for $2,900,000.  Built in 2002, it features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths & 2 half baths as well as a pool.  Other features include a hugh master, guest suite, home theater and gourmet kitchen.  Hurricane windows and doors were installed in October 2010.  Located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Sarasota, this home is minutes away from St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota.

Follow this link to see all the property details of this home: 476 Partridge Cir, Sarasota

To view all the homes currently available in Bird Key please follow this link: Bird Key Real Estate . There are currently some phenomenal values in Bird Key as prices have been reduced

The price of this beautiful canal front home, located in Bird Key, has just been reduced to $1,395,000.  Originally constructed in 1970 by Arthur Rutenberg and renovated like new in 1997, it features 4 bedrooms & 4 baths as well as a heated pool with spa.  Located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Sarasota, this home is minutes away from St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota.

Follow this link to see all the property details of this home: 485 E Royal Flamingo Dr, Bird Key

To view all the homes currently available in Bird Key please follow this link: Bird Key Real Estate . There are currently some phenomenal values in Bird Key as prices have been reduced dramatically over the last few years. Don't miss this great