One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Unique opportunity to renovate (or build) in Emerald Harbor - one of Longboat Key's most sought-after neighborhoods. Located at the widest point on the widest canal on the Key (172ft), this 155ft x 100ft lot offers limitless possibilities. The existing structure was flooded during hurricane Helene, but has been professionally remediated and is ready for renovation. The 2,393ft home has 3BR/3BA, open floor plan, large pool/outdoor entertainment area and oversized garage. Call to arrange showing.
Sold for $1,600,000
$1,600,000
720 OLD COMPASS ROAD, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
3beds
2,393sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.41 Acres Lot
$1,526,600 Zestimate®
$669/sqft
$11,375 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,526,600
$1.39M - $1.68M
$11,375/mo
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Widest canalOversized garageOpen floor plan
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Listed by:
Steve Walter 941-809-0907,
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 941-383-7591,
Janet Walter 941-232-2000,
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Bought with:
Steve Walter, 3436836
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Janet Walter, 3018579
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4629724
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20x14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13x18
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15x17
Great room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20x20
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x12
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Other, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Concrete
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,363
- Total interior livable area: 2,393 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Deck, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Tile
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater, Saltwater Canal Access, Lift
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Street Dead-End
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 7889000001
- Zoning: R4SF
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: EMERALD HARBOR
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $50 monthly
- HOA name: Emerald Harbor HOA Marge Langteau
- HOA phone: 214-505-9586
Location
- Region: Longboat Key
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $669/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $633,615
- Annual tax amount: $11,228
- Date on market: 11/20/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2025 | Sold | $1,600,000-11.1%$669/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4629724 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2025 | Pending sale | $1,799,000$752/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4629724 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000+429.1%$752/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4629724 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/1999 | Sold | $340,000$142/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,007 -19.8% | $633,615 -18.7% |
| 2024 | $11,229 +0.8% | $779,224 +3% |
| 2023 | $11,145 +2% | $756,528 +3% |
| 2022 | $10,927 -1.3% | $734,493 +3% |
| 2021 | $11,069 +0.6% | $713,100 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $11,008 +1.8% | $703,254 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $10,814 | $687,443 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $10,814 +0.6% | $674,625 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $10,746 +7% | $660,749 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $10,047 | $647,159 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $10,047 | $642,660 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $10,047 +2.1% | $637,560 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $9,836 +983536% | $628,138 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1 | $617,638 +3% |
| 2011 | $1 | $599,649 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $590,787 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $8,832 -3.5% | $575,255 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $9,154 +4.9% | $574,680 +3% |
| 2007 | $8,722 -3.9% | $557,942 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $9,080 -0.5% | $544,334 +3% |
| 2005 | $9,126 +1.1% | $528,480 +3% |
| 2004 | $9,022 -1.4% | $513,087 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $9,154 +0.7% | $503,520 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $9,086 +1.3% | $491,719 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $8,972 +31.4% | $483,975 +41.3% |
| 2000 | $6,829 | $342,465 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 34228
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Anna Maria Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.4 mi
- 2/10Bayshore High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 4.6 mi
- 4/10Martha B. King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Anna Maria Elementary
- Middle: W.D. Sugg Middle
- High: Bayshore High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Florida
- Manatee County
- Longboat Key
- 34228
- 720 OLD COMPASS ROAD
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