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        <description>Read the Sarasota real estate blog and news presented by John Allen. View the latest information at our real estate blog for Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Casey Key Florida.</description>
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            <title>Real Estate on Bird Key in Sarasota, Florida</title>
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Bird Key is a Sarasota, Florida neighborhood rich in beauty, luxury, privacy, and history. In the early 1900s, Bird Key was purchased by Thomas Worcester of Cincinnati, Ohio. Worchester built the first expensive home on a Sarasota Bay island. In the 1920s, John Ringling of circus fame bought Bird Key and proceeded with the development of connecting Bird Key, Lido Key and St. Armands to mainland Sarasota. Arvida Corporation bought the Ringling properties and continued development of the 511 single family home sites. Today Bird Key real estate is among the most desirable in all of Sarasota.





Bird Key today is a beautiful boating community with just under 300 waterfront homes facing the bay or on interior canals. The remaining homes on Bird Key are not on the water and referred to as &ldquo;garden homes.&rdquo; Youll find luxurious mansions on Bird Key, some &ldquo;old Florida&rdquo; style homes needing some &ldquo;TLC&rdquo; and possibly a refurbished beauty.


As a boating community, Bird Key is tops. The Bird Key Yacht Club is one of the most prestigious yachts clubs in Florida. The Club offers members an outstanding list of amenities as well as superior docking services with reciprocal agreements with other Yacht Clubs. 


Amenities of Bird Key Yacht Club




Social Gatherings


Parties


Tennis


Bridge


Boating




Bird Key Real Estate Data 2011


The Sarasota MLS currently reports 29 homes for sale on Bird Key. The lowest priced home is $545,000 and the highest is $8,800,000. Homes sales totaled 35 in 2011 and recent prices ranged from $407,000 to $4,950,000.

Contact Us


If you need more information on Bird Key real estate, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467. We have agents who specialize in Bird Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key available to give you more information or to schedule a tour of homes.

John Allen - Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.7131 Curtiss AvenueSarasota, FL 34231(941) 544-6467
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            <pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:43:39 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Casey Key Sale Serves as a Sign of an Improving Luxury Market</title>
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If home sales in Casey Key are any indication, the market for Sarasota luxury homes appears to be moving in the right direction. In fact, a home sold earlier this month was sold with a price tag that is higher than any other home sale in Casey Key since November 2009. 

On July 15, a 10,000-square-foot home situated on 1.65 acres on Casey Key was sold for $7.58 million. The home features 200 feet of Gulf of Mexico shoreline as well as an upstairs and downstairs master suite. Other features include a summer kitchen, an eight-car garage, a separate caretakers building and a disappearing edge swimming pool and spa. Not only was the home sold at the highest sale price since November 2009, but it is also the second-highest price to be paid for a home within Sarasota County in 2011.

Similar signs of an economic turnaround are also being seen at nearby Bird Key, where sales have been brisk. In addition,&nbsp;construction has begun on a number of new&nbsp;luxury homes that are expected to cost more than $14 million to construct. The largest is an 8,000-square-foot home being constructed by Jimmy W. Hayes, who is the chief executive of Cox Communications in Atlanta. According to Jack McCabe, who is a real estate consultant in Deerfield Beach, the fact that land prices fell by as much as 50 to 70 percent &ldquo;allowed some builders to acquire land and build homes that can complete favorably with foreclosures.&rdquo; 

&ldquo;At the same time, the stock market has picked up and the economy is better than it was, which contributes to feeling that we have turned the corner,&rdquo; continued McCabe in a recent Herald Tribune article. 

While we still have not completely recovered from the recession, most experts agree that the worst days are behind us. Given the fact that buyers are confident enough to pay millions of dollars to purchase homes and builders are willing to invest millions more into constructing new homes, things certainly seem to be moving in the right direction.

Search Waterfront &amp; Luxury Homes for Sale on Casey Key and Bird Key&nbsp;

Bird Key Real Estate - Sarasota | Casey Key Waterfront Homes

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Learn more about our professional expertise and our 30 year company history. Explore our luxury buyer services tailored to your specific needs... or find out how to get started. If you are ready, just Contact us now and we'll be delighted to discuss how we can help you.
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            <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:11:21 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Bird Key Market Report for 2010</title>
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Bird Key is a private boating community located between St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota. Boaters love the deep water canals winding through the Key to the open water of Sarasota Bay and on to the Gulf of Mexico. Developed by Arvida in the 1950s, many homes have been replaced with luxurious mansions and other homes have been updated to include new features, architectural details and the modern standards demanded by buyers today.



Bird Key residents have privy to their own private yacht club. The Bird Key Yacht Club is a member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs and is a great place for residents to socialize.

Bird Key real estate offers buyers privacy behind its gates. The inventory of Bird Key homes for sale stands at 36 currently in the Sarasota MLS. The pending sales (under contract) and number of homes sold from the last twelve months indicate Bird Key real estate sales continue to be quite active.

Bird Key Real Estate Neighborhood Update - January 2010:

Bird Key - Current MLS Listing Inventory



Active Listings: 36



Most Expensive Home: $9,490,000&nbsp;



Least Expensive Home: $539,900



Average Listing Price: $2,931,686



Median Listing Price: $1,937,499



Homes Under Contract: 8



Bird Key - Sales for Past 12 Months



Sold in the Last 12 Months: 35



Highest Sale: $4,750,000



Lowest sale: $400,000



Average Sale: $925,480



Median Sale Price: $650,000



For additional information on Bird Key homes for sale, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467. John shows homes in waterfront communities regularly and has the expertise to guide you to a successful purchase of Bird Key real estate. If you are planning to view homes on Bird Key, please give us some advance notice so we can schedule appointments with other real estate agents and sellers.
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            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:48:06 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Sarasota MLS Search Tools Available at BuySarasota.com</title>
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Searching the Sarasota MLS for homes and condos? Our sophisticated Sarasota real estate search system provides you the opportunity to search by Sarasota neighborhoods, condominiums or you can search the area with our Map Search or MLS number. 


We try to make searching for the Sarasota MLS easy, and our high powered real estate search engine leads you right to listing details, photos and virtual tour of homes and condos in Sarasota that meet your criteria. We also cover Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Casey Key.


Sarasota Neighborhood Search 


First, if you need neighborhood suggestions, check out our extensive Sarasota neighborhoods section first where you'll find detailed information on many of Sarasota's most popular communities. If you prefer maintenance-free living, head over to our comprehensive Sarasota condominiums section.


Start your MLS listing search by entering your neighborhood/subdivision or condo name into the search box, add a price range, provide us with as much information as you like: number of bedrooms and baths, approximate square footage and a construction date. Save your search in our system by checking the &quot;Save This Search As&quot; box, and well automatically send updates and new Sarasota MLS listings as soon as they hit the market. 


Sarasota MLS Map Search 


Many users enjoy using our powerful Sarasota MLS Map Search tool. Type in an area of the city, add a minimum and maximum price, insert the type of property, and add your bedroom preference. Scroll your cursor over the map until you reach a &ldquo;house&rdquo; icon. Details of the listing and picture the property are present. This Sarasota MLS search is fun, and youll be searching and dreaming for hours. 


Sarasota MLS Number Search 


If youve been watching a particular MLS listing and have the listing number, you can use our MLS number search. Just insert the number and hit the &ldquo;search&rdquo; button for quick access to the listing information. Time short for you? 


Tired of filling in blanks in a Sarasota MLS search forms, send John Allen a personal email or give him a call at 941-544-6467. Were ready to assist you in your search for a Sarasota home, and our team at Allen Real Estate Services, Inc. strives to find you the best property. Our agents cover all Sarasota County real estate including luxury waterfront properties as well as gated golf course communities. 
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            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:30:20 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>St Armands Real Estate</title>
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In 1917, John and Mable Ringling had a vision of making St. Armands real estate and the Circle a shopping and residential mecca when they purchased this mangrove key. Ringling constructed circular streets, a wooden bridge from the Sarasota mainland across Sarasota Bay from the land. Circus elephants were used to help in the construction of the streets and the bridge. The depression hit, and Ringling gifted the land to the City of Sarasota. The dream died for the Ringlings, but decades later, St. Armands got a second look from developers and present-day St. Armands was reborn.


Today St. Armands circular and palm lined streets remain as in Ringlings vision. In the center of St. Armands is a circular park honoring circus stars showing off Sarasotas rich circus heritage. The park is a popular spot for car shows, concerts and art events. Statues from Ringlings collection are sprinkled through the shopping area of St. Armands Circle.


Adding to the allure of St. Armands are hundreds of galleries, specialty shops, spas, restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlors. Browsing on St. Armands Circle is a &ldquo;must&rdquo; for any visitor to Sarasota. This is the most &ldquo;happening&rdquo; spot!


St Armands Real estate showcases luxury St. Armands homes for sale surrounding the Circle and presents a beautiful backdrop for prestigious tropical estates and a few small &ldquo;old&rdquo; Florida style bungalows. Cascading fountains grace entrances to some palatial waterfront estates just off St. Armands Circle. Blooming bougainvillea drapes over walled properties providing privacy for many wealthy residents of St. Armands Key.


Two close-knit keys bordering St. Armands are Lido Key and Bird Key. Lido Key is a short walk from St. Armands and is home to one of Sarasotas famous beaches. If you are considering St. Armands real estate, take a look at Lido Key real estate as well. Lido Keys beachfront condos provide an alternative offering of maintenance-free beach living.


Bird Key homes are mostly built on water. This small enclave of homes is a boating community, and Bird Key residents have access to a world-class Yacht Club, as well as the close proximity to world-famous St. Armands Circle.


If you need more information on Lido Key, or Bird Key real estate or would like to search for Bird Key homes for sale, visit our main website or contact John Allen at 941-544-5467 for assistance.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 11:58:29 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Bird Key Homes for Sale – Sarasota MLS Update</title>
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Bird Key is an exclusive island neighborhood located between St. Armands Key and downtown Sarasota. A tropical gated community where boaters take advantage of the deep water canals and open Sarasota Bay. Many homes in Bird Key were built in the 1950s when Arvida developed the neighborhood. Many of the original Bird Keys homes have been replaced with luxury mansions and others updated to standards of luxury homes buyers in todays market.


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Residents of Bird Key can also take advantage of the on private yacht club. The Bird Key Yacht Club is a member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs and is a great place for residents to socialize.

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Buyers interested in&nbsp;Bird Key can choose from the 44 homes currently available in the Sarasota MLS. There are just over 500 homes&nbsp;in this private neighborhood. As you can see from the pending sales (under contract) and solds from the last six months Bird Key real estate sales have been quite active in the last six months.


Bird Key Real Estate Neighborhood Update:



    
Lowest Price Home: $474,900 

    
Highest Price Home: $11,000,000 

    
Average Home Price: $2,575,418 

    
Median Home Price: $1,875,000 

    
Homes Currently Under Contract: 12 

    
Properties Solds Last 6 months: 15 




For additional news and information on Bird Key homes for sale, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467. John shows waterfront properties regularly and has the expertise to guide you to a successful purchase. If you are planning to view homes on Bird Key, please give us some advance notice so we can schedule appointments with other real estate agents and sellers.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:20:07 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Bird Key Market Update</title>
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Inventory levels have remained fairly steady on Bird Key. There are 41 properties for sale as of November 3, 2008. Prices start at $529,000 for an older 1800 square foot ranch style home at 223&nbsp;Seagull Lane. The most expensive home is also located on the same street. 232 Seagull Lane is a spectacular Mediterranean estate on Sarasota Bay. The home is priced at $12,900,000. It was recently built in 2006 and has over 300 feet of seawall frontage. For information and photos of all active listings, visit out Bird Key real estate page.


Recent sales on Bird Key


There have been 13 sales on Bird Key in the last 90 days. Sale prices run from $500,000 to $2.8M. 


If you are considering buying or selling a home on Bird Key, contact me at 941-544-6467.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:41:37 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>john@buysarasota.com (John Allen)</author>
            <title>Warren Buffet is Buying</title>
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Warren Buffet is buying. Of course we are referring to stocks, not real estate. However, I could not help but think of the Sarasota real estate market&nbsp;when I read his&nbsp;recent quote about his investment strategy.


&quot;A simple rule dictates my buying: Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.&nbsp; And most certainly, fear is now widespread, gripping even seasoned investors.&quot; - Warren Buffet


It reminds me of the old saying - &quot;The rich sell when everyone else is buying and buy when everyone is selling.&quot;


The real estate market will rebound eventually. Right now there are tremendous values out there. Financially strong buyers can take advantage of the housing turmoil. The keys to finding the best deal are patience and flexibility. In many cases locally, cash buyers&nbsp;can acquire properties for .50 to .60 on the dollar.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:45:58 -0400</pubDate>
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