Bird Bay II vs Sorrento East
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Bird Bay II | Sorrento East |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $222K | $462K |
| Price per sq ft | $206 | $247 |
| Avg days on market | 76 days | 43 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 2.1 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 34 |
The verdict
Sorrento East carries the higher median price — about 108% above Bird Bay II. Homes in Sorrento East sell faster (43 days on market vs 76). Sorrento East is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Bird Bay II | Sorrento East | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 6 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $175K to $275K | $490K to $4.79M |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bird Bay II homes for sale · Sorrento East homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bird Bay II | Sorrento East | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 219 | 635 |
| Built | 1973–1978 (median 1978) | 1950–2024 (median 1978) |
| Typical living area | 1,193 sq ft | 2,141 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 32% | 74% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bird Bay II median | Sorrento East median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $105K (4 sales) | $165K (15 sales) |
| 2014 | $142K (11 sales) | $210K (19 sales) |
| 2015 | $154K (8 sales) | $252K (30 sales) |
| 2016 | $150K (13 sales) | $272K (35 sales) |
| 2017 | $156K (15 sales) | $290K (31 sales) |
| 2019 | $160K (3 sales) | $283K (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $280K (9 sales) | $468K (37 sales) |
| 2023 | $285K (5 sales) | $514K (6 sales) |
| 2024 | $263K (17 sales) | $450K (26 sales) |
| 2025 | $255K (18 sales) | $490K (33 sales) |
| 2026 | $215K (20 sales) | $450K (28 sales) |
Since 2012, Bird Bay II's median sale price is +105% and Sorrento East's is +173% — Sorrento East has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bird Bay II | Sorrento East | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 88.0% | 95.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,092 sq ft | 1,891 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 32 (cold) | 47 (normal) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Bird Bay II | Sorrento East | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Garden Elementary | Laurel Nokomis Elementary |
| Middle | Venice Area Middle | Laurel Nokomis Middle |
| High school | Venice Senior High | Venice Senior High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Bird Bay II is the lower entry point (median $222K vs $462K). Sellers get a faster sale in Sorrento East (43 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Sorrento East more expensive than Bird Bay II?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sorrento East is $462,000 versus $222,000 in Bird Bay II, about 108% higher.
Which has bigger homes?
Sorrento East. The typical home there is 2,141 sq ft of living area, versus 1,193 sq ft in Bird Bay II.
Which has appreciated more, Bird Bay II or Sorrento East?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 105% in Bird Bay II and 173% in Sorrento East (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sorrento East — sellers there received 95.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 88.0% in Bird Bay II.
What high schools serve Bird Bay II and Sorrento East?
Listings in Bird Bay II most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Sorrento East report Venice Senior High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bird Bay II homes, photos & schools · Sorrento East homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.