About 741 Old Compass Road
Exceptional opportunity to own a Longboat Key waterfront home in the highly desired community of Emerald Harbor. This 3BR/2BA, 1,926-sf canal front home with pool sits on an oversized 100x155-ft lot along one of Longboat’s widest canals (~110 ft) offering deep-water boating access just a half mile to the Intracoastal Waterway. Private beach access with parking is less than half a mile away. The property experienced storm-related water damage in 2024 and is ready for renovation or a brand-new custom home build. Enjoy island living close to The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, The Resort at Longboat Key Club, St. Armands Circle, and North Longboat Village favorites—Shore, Mar Vista, Whitney’s, and Lazy Lobster. Emerald Harbor Longboat Key home for sale combines boating, beach access, and the ultimate Florida lifestyle—an unbeatable fixer-upper Longboat Key canal-front opportunity in one of the island’s premier neighborhoods.
Features of 741 Old Compass Road
| MLS® # | A4684578 |
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| Price | $1,795,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 2,173 |
| Acres | 0.36 |
| Year Built | 1969 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Florida, Ranch |
| Status | Active |
| Taxes | $11,776 |
| HOA Fees | $750 |
| HOA Frequency | Annually |
| CDD | N |
Community Information
| Address | 741 Old Compass Road |
|---|---|
| Area | Longboat Key |
| Subdivision | EMERALD HARBOR |
| City | LONGBOAT KEY |
| County | Manatee |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 34228-1647 |
Amenities
| Parking | Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Off Street |
|---|---|
| # of Garages | 2 |
| View | Water |
| Is Waterfront | Yes |
| Waterfront | Gulf/Ocean Front, Canal - Saltwater |
| Has Pool | Yes |
Interior
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Water Filtration System, Water Softener |
| Heating | Central, Electric |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | No |
| # of Stories | 1 |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | French Doors, Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Shade Shutter(s), Sliding Doors |
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| Lot Description | FloodZone, Landscaped, Level, Street Dead-End |
| Roof | Tile |
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| Elementary | Anna Maria Elementary |
|---|---|
| Middle | W.D. Sugg Middle |
| High | Bayshore High |
Pet Information
| Number of Pets | 6 |
|---|---|
| Size | Extra Large (101+ Lbs.) |
| Restrictions | Check Longboat and Manatee Ordinance |
Rental Restrictions
| Minimum Lease | 1 Month |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | April 7th, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 145 |
| Zoning | R4SF |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| Maintenance Includes | Common Area Taxes, Escrow Reserves Fund |
Listing Details
| Office | MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY |
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