Bird Bay II vs Toscana Isles
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 | Toscana Isles |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $222K | $588K |
| Price per sq ft | $206 | $278 |
| Avg days on market | 76 days | 64 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 36 |
The verdict
Toscana Isles carries the higher median price — about 165% above Bird Bay II. Homes in Toscana Isles sell faster (64 days on market vs 76). Toscana Isles is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Bird Bay II | Toscana Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 4 |
| Under contract | 1 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $175K to $275K | $449K to $950K |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bird Bay II homes for sale · Toscana Isles homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bird Bay II | Toscana Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 219 | 718 |
| Built | 1973–1978 (median 1978) | 2015–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 1,193 sq ft | 2,241 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 32% | 68% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bird Bay II median | Toscana Isles median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $280K (9 sales) | $690K (5 sales) |
| 2024 | $263K (17 sales) | $700K (9 sales) |
| 2025 | $255K (18 sales) | $625K (6 sales) |
| 2026 | $215K (20 sales) | $580K (5 sales) |
Since 2022, Bird Bay II's median sale price is -23% and Toscana Isles's is -16% — Toscana Isles has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bird Bay II | Toscana Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 88.0% | 98.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,092 sq ft | 1,984 sq ft |
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 | Toscana Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 $588K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Toscana Isles; Bird Bay II trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Toscana Isles (64 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 Toscana Isles more expensive than Bird Bay II?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Toscana Isles is $588,000 versus $222,000 in Bird Bay II, about 165% higher.
Which has newer homes, Bird Bay II or Toscana Isles?
Toscana Isles: its homes were built 2015–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 1978 in Bird Bay II (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Toscana Isles. The typical home there is 2,241 sq ft of living area, versus 1,193 sq ft in Bird Bay II.
Which has appreciated more, Bird Bay II or Toscana Isles?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -23% in Bird Bay II and -16% in Toscana Isles (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Toscana Isles — sellers there received 98.0% 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 Toscana Isles?
Listings in Bird Bay II most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Toscana Isles 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 · Toscana Isles homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.