Below are the top 20 Sarasota real estate brokers for the last 12 months.

Sarasota Broker Top Sales By Volume Volume  Market Share List Sales Units Avg. Price List Sales Buyer Sales Units Avg. Price Buyer Sale Michael Saunders and Company $720,618 19.60% 831 444.2 903 389.2 Coldwell Banker Residential $477,397 13.00% 979 276 729 284.2 RE/MAX Alliance $341,989 … Read Full Post

Bird Key, Florida is a small community off the coast of Sarasota. This waterfront enclave has just over 500 single family homes. Many of them are on the water providing the boating lifestyle for the homeowners. Some of the finest real estate in Sarasota, Florida are the bayfront homes with stunning water views located on Bird Key. The waterfront homes on Meadow Lark Drive offer breathtaking views of the Sarasota city skyline and bay.

This key was developed in 1959 by Arvida Realty Sales. Most of the homes in Bird Key were constructed in the late 1950's and 1960's. However, many of these structures have been removed to make way for newer, more modern structures.

Bird Key Homes For Sale

• 37 single family homes currently for sale
• $9,990,000 -…

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The chart above shows the number of single family homes and condos for sale, under contract and sold over the last 5 years in Sarasota, Florida. The light green lines represent the number of homes and condos for sale. The red line shows the number of properties under contract and the dark green line represents the number of sold properties.

From an owner of Sarasota real estate and a Realtor selling in Sarasota it is great to see the sharp decline in inventory, the rise in pending sales and closed sales. It looks like we still need to absorb some of the inventory in the market. Based on closed transactions we currently have jut over a 10 month supply of properties for sale. Real estate "experts" profess that a 6 to 7 month supply is normal. If we get a…

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Luxurious yet relaxing. Imagine waking up in the morning to the soothing sounds of the Gulf of Mexico. If you ever wanted to live or own a second home on the beach this is a great time to start looking. There may never be a better time to buy a Sarasota beachfront home.

Siesta Key Beachfront Homes

Siesta Key is an 8 mile long barrier island with one of the prettiest beaches in the world. It recently ranked as the #2 prettiest beach in the United States by Dr. Beach. The Sanderling Club on Siesta Key is a gated community on the south end of the island. It has a gorgeous beach and is home to some magnificent beach front estates.

Longboat Key Beachfront Homes

Longboat Key is an 11 mile long barrier island off the coast of Sarasota. This is a pristine…

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Bird Key

Bird Key is a beautiful residential island community conveniently located between mainland Sarasota and Lido/St. Armands Key. Circus magnate John Ringling purchased this island in the early 1920’s and linked it to mainland Sarasota; that "link" is named, but of course, the John Ringling Bridge. The bridge was recently converted to a fixed-span beauty that has become symbolic of the downtown Sarasota skyline.
 
Bird Key is an upscale residential community consisting of over 500 homes. Many of these homes were originally built in the 1950’s and have been completely remodeled, with newly-constructed luxurious bayfront homes emerging alongside them. The Bird Key residents are a mix of sophisticated professionals and their families along with…

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I've noticed something interesting lately in Sarasota, Florida. Several beach front & bay front homes have recently gone under contract. Just off the top of my head I know of 3 beach front homes on north Longboat Key, 2 on Siesta Key, and a bay front home on Lido Key (shown above) for $8,999,000 have gone under contract. There also have been several homes and lots on the beach that have closed within the last 60 days. We just had a home on Bird Key close for $4.75 million.

Is the smart money buying?

Sarasota seems to be forming a bottom. The low end of the market is selling quickly. I cannot imagine prices will drop too much more in that segment of the market. If you ever wanted to get into buying…

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Bird Key, Florida

Take a look at this video if you are unfamiliar with Bird Key. It will drive you through the neighborhood. Bird Key is located just off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. Just over 500 homes are located on the key. With deep water and breathtaking water views it is a boaters paradise. Residents can be shopping in downtown Sarasota or on the world famous St. Armands Circle within minutes. Access to the beach is just over the bridge to Lido Key. Give me a call at 941-812-6272 if I can help you buy or sell in Sarasota, Florida.

 

 

Bird Key Market Update

Homes for sale - 51

Highest asking price - $11,000,000

Lowest asking price - $449,000

Average asking price - $2,377,856

Median asking price - $1,795,000

2008 Bird Key Sales

Homes…

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