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; one of the few single family home communities that includes private beach access. Located on the widest canal on the Key (150ft), 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 2,586ft 4BR home has an open floor plan, large pool/outdoor entertainment area and oversized garage. Call to arrange showing.
Sold for $1,500,000
$1,500,000
740 OLD COMPASS ROAD, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
4beds
2,586sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.36 Acres Lot
$1,463,600 Zestimate®
$580/sqft
$11,895 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,463,600
$1.33M - $1.61M
$11,895/mo
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Private beach accessOversized 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#: A4636920
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x18
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x12
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x15
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Other
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Shades
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,480
- Total interior livable area: 2,586 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 21x22
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Deck, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Tile
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Bayou, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bayou,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater, Bay/Harbor Access, Bayou Access, Saltwater Canal Access, Lift, Minimum Wake Zone, No Wake Zone, Sailboat Water, Seawall
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: FloodZone, City Lot
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 7888800005
- Zoning: R4SF
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm, Security System, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: EMERALD HARBOR
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Area Taxes
- HOA fee: $63 monthly
- HOA name: Marge Langteau
- HOA phone: 214-505-9586
Location
- Region: Longboat Key
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $580/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,379,348
- Annual tax amount: $11,204
- Date on market: 1/27/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 88 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2025 | Sold | $1,500,000-11%$580/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4636920 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Pending sale | $1,685,000$652/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4636920 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2025 | Price change | $1,685,000-3.7%$652/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4636920 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2025 | Price change | $1,750,000-7.9%$677/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4636920 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000+123.5%$735/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4636920 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2010 | Sold | $850,000-2.9%$329/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2010 | Listed for sale | $875,000+108.3%$338/sqft |
Source: Michael Saunders & Companyr #3921176 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/1995 | Sold | $420,000$162/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,237 +89.5% | $1,379,348 +86.7% |
| 2024 | $11,204 +0.7% | $738,962 +3% |
| 2023 | $11,124 +1.9% | $717,439 +3% |
| 2022 | $10,917 -1.2% | $696,543 +3% |
| 2021 | $11,050 +0.5% | $676,255 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $10,992 +1.7% | $666,918 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $10,808 | $651,924 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $10,808 +0.7% | $639,768 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $10,738 +13.1% | $626,609 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $9,494 | $613,721 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $9,494 | $609,455 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $9,494 +2.1% | $604,618 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $9,295 +929378% | $595,683 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1 | $585,726 -5.4% |
| 2011 | $1 | $619,272 -6.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $662,942 -14.8% |
| 2009 | $12,174 -2.8% | $778,358 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $12,528 +4.9% | $777,580 +3% |
| 2007 | $11,946 -4% | $754,932 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $12,440 -0.5% | $736,519 +3% |
| 2005 | $12,508 +1.1% | $715,067 +3% |
| 2004 | $12,371 +83.4% | $694,240 +83.6% |
| 2003 | $6,744 +0.8% | $378,053 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $6,691 +2.1% | $369,192 +2.4% |
| 2001 | $6,551 +1.2% | $360,609 +3% |
| 2000 | $6,473 | $350,106 |
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: 4.5 mi
- 4/10Martha B. King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.9 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
- 740 OLD COMPASS ROAD
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