Bird Bay II vs The Lakes of Jacaranda
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-09.
| Metric | Bird Bay II | The Lakes of Jacaranda |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $211K | $582K |
| Price per sq ft | $184 | $257 |
| Avg days on market | 106 days | 204 days |
| Months of supply | 9.0 mo | 4.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
The Lakes of Jacaranda carries the higher median price — about 176% above Bird Bay II. Homes in Bird Bay II sell faster (106 days on market vs 204). The Lakes of Jacaranda is the tighter market on inventory (4.0 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Bird Bay II | The Lakes of Jacaranda | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 4 |
| Under contract | 0 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $135K to $272K | $480K to $600K |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bird Bay II homes for sale · The Lakes of Jacaranda homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Bird Bay II | The Lakes of Jacaranda | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Garden Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary |
| Middle | Venice Area Middle | Venice Area 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 $211K vs $582K). Sellers get a faster sale in Bird Bay II (106 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 The Lakes of Jacaranda more expensive than Bird Bay II?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Lakes of Jacaranda is $582,000 versus $211,000 in Bird Bay II, about 176% higher.
What high schools serve Bird Bay II and The Lakes of Jacaranda?
Listings in Bird Bay II most often report Venice Senior High; listings in The Lakes of Jacaranda 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 · The Lakes of Jacaranda homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.