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Overview

3 bd2 ba1,244 sqftCondominium
TypeCondominium
HOA$2,250/qtr
Built1979
Lot1,049,407 sqft
Living area1,244 sqft
Price / sqft$213

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About this home

Cathedral Ceiling(s)Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorPrivate EntranceSidewalk

868 Bird Bay Way #197 is a 1979-built home in Bird Bay II, Venice. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,244 square feet of living space. Listed at $265,000 (about $213/sqft), 151 days on market. Flood zone AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender. HOA runs $2,250 quarterly.

From the listing

PRICE REDUCED! Welcome to resort-style living at Bird Bay Village! This exceptionally large three-bedroom, two-bath corner unit offers maximum privacy with no neighbors living above you. The generous, light-filled floor plan features a versatile third bedroom utilized as a spacious second living room, ideal for a home office, den or guest suite. Best of all, your low-stress HOA fee keeps budget planning simple by covering water, sewer, trash, cable, internet, exterior maintenance and ground care. Unbeatable location less than two miles from historic downtown Venice dining and Gulf Coast beaches. Just near your front door, enjoy premier community amenities including multiple pools, tennis, pickleball, a fitness center and direct access to the famous Legacy Trail. Schedule your showing today.

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The essentials

Built
1979
Price / sqft
$213
On market
151 days
Annual tax
$3,158
HOA
$2,250/qtr
Flood zone
AE
Lot
1,049,407 sqft
Type
Condominium

At a glance

Condo
Built 1979
Community pool
Fitness center too
Assigned parking
1,244 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$2,528/mo
Down payment (20%)
$53,000
Property taxes
$263/mo
HOA
$2,250/qtr
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Condominium
Year Built
1979
Lot
1,049,407 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Assigned, Guest
Days on Market
151
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
High Ceilings
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Private Entrance
Sidewalk
Storage
Clubhouse
Deed Restrictions
Fitness Center
Golf Carts OK
Pool
Sidewalks
Tennis Court(s)
Dishwasher
Dryer
Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Garden Elementary
Middle
Venice Area Middle
High
Venice Senior High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone AE
Annual Tax (2025)
$3,158
Parcel #
0406021154

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Bird Bay II
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34285 - Venice
Lot Size
1,049,407 sqft
GreenbeltLandscaped
HOA
$2,250/qtr
Bird Bay Village / Dave Richards

Price history

Date
Event
Price
10/13/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4693292
$265,000-1.5%
$213/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4693292
$269,000-7.2%
$216/sqft
5/18/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4693292
$290,000
$233/sqft

Neighborhood

868 Bird Bay Way #197
Venice, FL, 34285 · 34285 - Venice

Market insights

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List price: $265,000
$252,500 – $265,000
95.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
42 of the last 83 condo closings in 34285 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 107 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 151 after a $25,000 cut.

Sample: 83 closed condo sales in 34285 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,528/mo
Principal & interest$1,382
Property taxes$263
Insurance$133
HOA$750
Down payment20% · $53,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$265,000

$213 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,244 sq ft

Time on market

151 days

Year built

1979

Monthly payment

About $2,528/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $3,158 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $2,250/qtr HOA fee.

HOA fee

$2,250/qtr

Managed by Bird Bay Village / Dave Richards.

Flood zone

Zone AE

That is a high-risk designation, so a lender will normally require flood insurance. Confirm the current rate before you write an offer.

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Brokered byPREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTYListing agent: Jeffrey AranjoListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4693292.

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