Bird Bay II vs Venice Isle Estates
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Bird Bay II | Venice Isle Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $222K | $120K |
| Price per sq ft | $206 | $117 |
| Avg days on market | 89 days | 129 days |
| Months of supply | 3.9 mo | 5.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 60 |
The verdict
Bird Bay II carries the higher median price — about 85% above Venice Isle Estates. Homes in Bird Bay II sell faster (89 days on market vs 129). Bird Bay II is the tighter market on inventory (3.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bird Bay II | Venice Isle Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Venice | Venice |
| ZIP | 34285, 34292 | 34285 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 93% of 30 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Bird Bay II | Venice Isle Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 28 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $175K to $275K | $89K to $295K |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home, Modular Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bird Bay II homes for sale · Venice Isle Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bird Bay II | Venice Isle Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 219 | 984 |
| Built | 1973–1978 (median 1978) | 1968–2024 (median 1977) |
| Typical living area | 1,193 sq ft | 1,396 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 32% | 39% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bird Bay II median | Venice Isle Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $142K (11 sales) | $75K (6 sales) |
| 2015 | $154K (8 sales) | $70K (23 sales) |
| 2016 | $150K (13 sales) | $92K (35 sales) |
| 2017 | $156K (15 sales) | $112K (29 sales) |
| 2019 | $160K (3 sales) | $71K (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $280K (9 sales) | $157K (36 sales) |
| 2023 | $285K (5 sales) | $108K (9 sales) |
| 2024 | $263K (17 sales) | $165K (47 sales) |
| 2025 | $255K (18 sales) | $142K (31 sales) |
| 2026 | $215K (20 sales) | $140K (46 sales) |
Since 2014, Bird Bay II's median sale price is +51% and Venice Isle Estates's is +87% — Venice Isle Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bird Bay II | Venice Isle Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 88.0% | 85.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,092 sq ft | 1,118 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 32 (cold) | 28 (cold) |
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 | Venice Isle Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Garden Elementary | Venice 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, Venice Isle Estates is the lower entry point (median $120K vs $222K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Bird Bay II; Venice Isle Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Bird Bay II (89 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 Bird Bay II more expensive than Venice Isle Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bird Bay II is $222,000 versus $120,000 in Venice Isle Estates, about 85% higher.
Which has newer homes, Bird Bay II or Venice Isle Estates?
Bird Bay II: its homes were built 1973–1978 with a median year of 1978, versus a median of 1977 in Venice Isle Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Venice Isle Estates. The typical home there is 1,396 sq ft of living area, versus 1,193 sq ft in Bird Bay II.
Which has appreciated more, Bird Bay II or Venice Isle Estates?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 51% in Bird Bay II and 87% in Venice Isle Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bird Bay II — sellers there received 88.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 85.0% in Venice Isle Estates.
What high schools serve Bird Bay II and Venice Isle Estates?
Listings in Bird Bay II most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Venice Isle Estates 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 · Venice Isle Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.