Bird Key Real Estate – Sarasota

Bird Key, Sarasota, Florida, 34236

Bird Key

Bird Key is an elite community with a pedigree tracing back to the Ringling circus clan which was behind the development of exciting Sarasota Florida real estate properties like the St. Armands Circle. This barrier island between St. Armands Key and the Sarasota mainland formerly consists of only 21 acres but subsequent reclamation turned it into a 250-acre property where some 511 single family homes are now nestled.

John Ringling acquired Bird Key and its New Edzell Castle mansion during the 1920s, intending to have it as a summer retreat for then President Harding. Eventually though this home became the residence of John’s sister, Ida North, with the president passing away in 1923. It was John’s nephew, John Ringling North, who thought of developing the island in the 1950s as a residential enclave. Its actual development for the Sarasota real estate market, however, was done by Arvida Realty which purchased the property in 1959.

Bird Key

There are 291 waterfront homes in Bird Key while 220 are off-water properties. Many of the residences here were built during the 1950s and the 1960s, and these have undergone either extensive renovations or complete rebuilding. Some are million-dollar homes with estate-sized lots that truly count among the most upscale of Sarasota homes for sale.

The floor areas of residences at Bird Key typically measure from around 3,500 to over 7,000 square feet, featuring three to five bedrooms. Bird Key homes for sale with floor spaces of about 2,000 square feet can have asking prices in the $500s. The quoted price can approach the $6-million mark for a bayfront, four-bedroom home with a floor plan of nearly 6,300 square feet.

As to be expected, docks and boat facilities are common features among the residences in the community. This neighborhood is, after all, strategically located for most of its residents to have direct access to the waters of Sarasota Bay and onward to the Gulf of Mexico. For these activities, a membership to the Bird Key Yacht Club would surely be advantageous. The club also holds parties, social events and other activities such as excursions to the famous Sarasota golf courses in the mainland.

Bird Key

In addition, a slew of lifestyle choices are within a short bike ride away at the nearby St. Armands Circle where there are more than a hundred trendy boutiques, shops and popular Sarasota restaurants. The choices are as exquisite at the Sarasota downtown where the options go beyond shopping and include the superb entertainment offered at such arts and culture centers as the Van Wezel, the Florida Studio Theater, and Sarasota Opera House. Moreover, the schools in the area are A-rated which not only include institutions in the elementary, high school, and middle levels, but also top-notch universities and colleges.


Bird Key Real Estate for Sale

Below are all of the current real estate listings available for sale at Bird Key.

Please contact us if you would like to schedule a tour of any of the listed properties.

MLS# A4629249 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 109 N WARBLER LN
  • Price: $9,975,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 3700 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4+
  • Pre-Construction. To be built. Bird Key Bayfront opportunity. Developer is offering a new and exciting modern designed home approximately 3,700 sq ft AC space. The home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac, and it is the epitome of modern luxury living. ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4557763 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 118 N WARBLER LN
  • Price: $7,250,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 4594 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4+
  • Under Construction. Award winning custom home builder Heritage Builders is proud to introduce The Sand Dollar at Bird Key, this one-of-a-kind estate is a work of art featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 3 half baths and an expansive floor plan. The st ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: HB REALTY GROUP INC.

MLS# A4653261 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 612 MOURNING DOVE DR
  • Price: $7,195,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 4703 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5+
  • Built in 2022 by Voigt Brothers and designed by Arieno Custom Home Design, this new impeccable waterfront estate pairs sleek contemporary architecture with the comforts of elevated Bird Key living. Nestled along deep sailboat water just off Sarasota ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4644139 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 316 W ROYAL FLAMINGO DR
  • Price: $5,495,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 4367 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3+
  • $500,000 PRICE REDUCTION -- NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN COASTAL LIVING!Experience waterfront living with this Bird Key estate. This is a rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise at unmatched value.Step into coastal living with breathtaking bay views ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4643475 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 329 BIRD KEY DR
  • Price: $5,450,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 4906 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4+
  • Under Construction. One-of-a-kind garden home on Bird Key, set for completion in late 2025. Please note that all images shown and descriptions are concept images from a model home. Buyers who purchase early will have the opportunity to select finishe ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4654382 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 203 ROBIN DR
  • Price: $5,395,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 5660 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 5+
  • Situated on the exclusive island of Bird Key, expansive corner lot property offers one of the sought after locations in Sarasota. Enjoy sweeping views of Sarasota Bay and downtown, surrounded by mature landscaping that adds privacy and a lush, resort ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: DEVELOPERS REALTY LBK, INC

MLS# A4634396 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 367 W ROYAL FLAMINGO DR
  • Price: $4,700,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 5257 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4
  • MAGNIFICENT BIRD KEY SANCTUARY, UNSCATHED BY STORMS. Perfectly positioned on the coveted West end of Dolphin Waterway, this home provides unmatched privacy and serenity, framed by 100 feet of SAILBOAT WATER FRONTAGE on Bird Key's DEEPEST AND WIDEST C ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: FINE PROPERTIES

MLS# A4635678 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 109 N WARBLER LN
  • Price: $4,549,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 0.34 Acres
  • Seize the rare opportunity to build your dream home on one of Sarasota's most coveted locations. This exceptional deep-water lot on Bird Key offers 120 feet of prime waterfront, complete with a concrete seawall and the ability to accommodate a large ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4639822 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 355 W ROYAL FLAMINGO DR
  • Price: $4,500,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 3273 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
  • Situated in the highly coveted Bird Key neighborhood, The Banyan House is a stunning expression of refined coastal living. Originally renovated in 2012 by Yoder Homes and thoughtfully reimagined in 2024 by Nova Construction, this home embodies timele ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: KW SUNCOAST

MLS# A4613523 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 121 SEAGULL LN
  • Price: $4,350,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 4594 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4
  • Luxurious Living Redefined on Bird Key! Welcome to the epitome of modern elegance! Step into this custom-designed "smart home" by John Cannon Homes, where beauty, simplicity, and sophistication converge to offer you the ultimate lifestyle experience. ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

MLS# A4572272 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 640 N OWL DR
  • Price: $3,695,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 2672 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
  • Pre-Construction. To be built. Located on the quiet, calm low traffic street of N Owl Dr. on Sarasota's Premier Island address of Bird Key, this oversized lot is ready for the featured modern and beautiful John Cannon designed island home. 3 Bedrooms ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: PREFERRED SHORE

MLS# A4655730 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 413 PARTRIDGE CIR
  • Price: $3,550,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 2817 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3+
  • Located in the coveted and quiet Bird Key neighborhood, ideally positioned just moments from downtown Sarasota, Lido Beach, and the refined charm of St. Armands Circle. This exceptional Bird Key residence offers thoughtful interior design and lush ou ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A4648633 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 642 S OWL DR
  • Price: $3,499,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 2128 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
  • One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Perfectly positioned in a south-facing location, on deep canal waters just moments from Sarasota Bay, this Bird Key residence captures the essence of relaxed coastal living. Set on a generous lot and fr ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4643232 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 412 PHEASANT WAY
  • Price: $3,495,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 2677 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
  • Welcome to Bird Key, perhaps Sarasota's most prestigious address. This small private island is host to some of the most amazing homes in the region and the neighborhood offers privacy and seclusion while being located conveniently between downtown Sa ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A4634249 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites

  • SARASOTA
  • Price: $2,299,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 2475 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
  • This move-in ready three-bedroom, three-bath home with office rests on almost a third of an acre beyond the gates on Bird Key, Sarasota's pinnacle of luxury living and experienced no damage nor flooding from the recent storms. Home is in X500 and flo ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY

MLS# A4641261 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 526 BIRD KEY DR
  • Price: $2,050,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 2451 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2+
  • Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom pool home, situated in the sought-after island community of Bird Key. The vibrant tropical landscaping beckons as you approach, offering a glimpse of the beauty that awaits within. From the moment you open ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: KW COASTAL LIVING III

MLS# A4567966 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 640 N OWL DR
  • Price: $1,895,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 0.3 Acres
  • Located on the quiet, calm low traffic street of N Owl Dr on Sarasota's Premier Island address of Bird Key, this oversized lot is ready for your builder, architect and designer dreams. Live in this most exceptional of Sarasota's neighborhoods a shor ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: PREFERRED SHORE

MLS# A4654386 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

  • 223 SEAGULL LN
  • Price: $1,495,000
  • Zip Code: 34236
  • 1814 Square Feet
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
  • Endless possibilities on Bird Key! This prime garden home sits in a location full of potential. Whether you're looking to renovate and make it your own, start fresh with new construction, or add space to support your lifestyle--this property delivers ... Read More
  • Listing courtesy of: DEVELOPERS REALTY LBK, INC