Bird Bay II vs Vicenza
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Bird Bay II | Vicenza |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $211K | $418K |
| Price per sq ft | $184 | $272 |
| Avg days on market | 101 days | 70 days |
| Months of supply | 3.6 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 43 |
The verdict
Vicenza carries the higher median price — about 98% above Bird Bay II. Homes in Vicenza sell faster (70 days on market vs 101). Vicenza is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bird Bay II | Vicenza | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Venice | Nokomis |
| ZIP | 34285, 34292 | 34275 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 60% of 10 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 | Vicenza | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 7 |
| Under contract | 0 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $135K to $272K | $396K to $825K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bird Bay II homes for sale · Vicenza homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bird Bay II | Vicenza | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 219 | 539 |
| Built | 1973–1978 (median 1978) | 2020–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 1,193 sq ft | 1,952 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 32% | 51% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bird Bay II median | Vicenza median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $280K (9 sales) | $385K (13 sales) |
| 2023 | $285K (5 sales) | $540K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $263K (17 sales) | $562K (41 sales) |
| 2025 | $255K (18 sales) | $562K (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $215K (20 sales) | $435K (37 sales) |
Since 2022, Bird Bay II's median sale price is -23% and Vicenza's is +13% — Vicenza has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bird Bay II | Vicenza | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 88.0% | 92.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 43% |
| Typical sold home | 1,092 sq ft | 1,604 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 32 (cold) | 17 (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 | Vicenza | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 $211K vs $418K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Vicenza; Bird Bay II trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Vicenza (70 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 Vicenza more expensive than Bird Bay II?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Vicenza is $418,000 versus $211,000 in Bird Bay II, about 98% higher.
Which has newer homes, Bird Bay II or Vicenza?
Vicenza: its homes were built 2020–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 1978 in Bird Bay II (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Vicenza. The typical home there is 1,952 sq ft of living area, versus 1,193 sq ft in Bird Bay II.
Which has appreciated more, Bird Bay II or Vicenza?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -23% in Bird Bay II and 13% in Vicenza (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Vicenza — sellers there received 92.7% 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 Vicenza?
Listings in Bird Bay II most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Vicenza 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 · Vicenza homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.