1196 BIRD BAY, VENICE, FL 34285

$179,900 Was $183,900

Beds: 1

Baths: 1 Full

Sq. Ft.: 763 Sq. Ft.

Year Built: 1979

Lot Size: 0 Acres

Garage: N/A

Pool: No

DOM: 31

Property Overview

Status: Active

Property Type: Residential

MLS #: a7e726029e74b8d5b416324783f0a118

Subdivision: BIRD BAY II

County: Sarasota

HOA Fee: N/A

Year Built: 1979

Construction: Block, Stucco

Foundation: Slab

Roof: Shingle

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Central

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Zoning: PUD

Tax Amount: $2,185.40 (2025)

Listed On: Feb 6, 2026

Description

Accessible by elevator, this charming third-floor, one-bedroom, one-bath residence features vaulted ceilings and serene views of the pond and fountain. The welcoming kitchen is open to the spacious dining and living areas, providing plenty of room for relaxing and entertaining. Step through the sliding glass doors to a large, screened lanai. Whether sipping coffee or hosting friends, the peaceful water view provides a calming backdrop. Retreat to the primary suite, which offers private access to the lanai and features a recently renovated en-suite bath complete with an oversized walk-in shower and a generous closet. A private laundry room is located off the lanai, and a dedicated storage space is included within the deeded carport. Meticulously maintained, the residence includes a new HVAC installed in 2024. Bird Bay Village offers a resort lifestyle just minutes from downtown Venice. Community amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, and courts for tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard and bocce ball. Residents enjoy an active social calendar with yoga classes, art shows and seasonal gatherings. The Legacy Trail, less than a quarter mile away, provides direct access to Venice Island for cycling, recreation and running. Venice Beach and Nokomis Beach are within three miles, offering convenient access to the Gulf’s pristine shoreline.

Exterior Features

Balcony, Sliding Doors, Storage

Directions

From the north: South on Tamiami Trail, east on Bird Bay Drive W, south on Bird Bay Drive S. Condo building located to left. From the South: north on Tamiami Trail, east on Bird Bay Drive W, south on Bird Bay Drive S. Condo building located to left.

School Information

Elementary: Garden Elementary

Middle: Venice Area Middle

High: Venice Senior High

Location

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Mortgage Estimator

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Listing Information

Provided Courtesy of:

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

Listing Agent: Jaya Brossard

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Data last updated: March 29, 2026, 2:51 pm UTC

MLS Source: Stellar MLS Copyright © 2026

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