Enjoy a tropical resort lifestyle with this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo rarely available within a small boutique community of 9 units found at Northgate of Longboat Key. This location at the northern point of Longboat is perfect for its proximity to award winning golf, shopping, restaurants, arts and culture of both St. Armand’s Circle and Anna Maria Island! Light sand beaches are only footsteps away from your front door where you will find some of the best shelling, swimming, and fishing our Gulf has to offer. Enjoy magnificent sunset bay views from its large double terrace. Community also offers tennis, private swimming pool, and BOAT DOCKS. You can accommodate all your water toys of boats, canoes, kayaks, rave runners, and paddle boards for we have the water and docks! Unique to this unit is a 2 car covered parking with a large workshop/storage/artist studio – your choice and so much potential. This unit may be sold furnished or unfurnished. See our virtual tour/lifestyle vide of what we call a slice of heaven. Call for a showing today.
Property Description: Elevated
CondoProperty Type
1978Year Built
$460Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Carol Tucker• COASTAL LUXURY PARTNERS, INC.
Bought with Carol Tucker• COASTAL LUXURY PARTNERS, INC.
Come where you can live by currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun all from your private terrace overlooking the azure blue waters at the north end of prestigious Longboat Key. This boutique 9 unit community overlooks the famous white sand beach and is less than 1400 feet from your doorstep to some of the best shelling, swimming and fishing our Gulf has to offer. This specific unit boasts spectacular Gulf and bay views from its large double terrace perfect for dining, relaxing and or savoring our magnificent sunsets. You will also enjoy a large pool, tennis court and 4 boat docks to use at your leisure. Also unique to this unit is 2 car covered parking with a large workshop/storage/potential. Conveniently located to award winning restaurants, casual and fine dining in the nearby Village and just over the bridge to Anna Maria Island. This unit may be sold furnished or unfurnished. See Virtual Tour.
Property Description
Elevated
Public Records
Feb 1, 1985
Sold
$185,000
$157/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,332 (−62.9%)
$203,609
2024
$8,978 (−2.5%)
$203,609
2023
$9,207 (+71.0%)
$569,500
2022
$5,383 (+13.1%)
2021
$4,759 (+0.6%)
$282,000
2020
$4,729 (+2.7%)
$282,000
2019
$4,605 (−22.7%)
$265,000
2018
$5,960 (+1.2%)
$260,000
2017
$5,889 (+5.5%)
$358,800
2016
$5,581 (+18.2%)
$358,800
2015
$4,721 (+9.6%)
$276,900
2014
$4,307 (+4.4%)
2013
$4,125 (+0.4%)
2012
$4,108
Tax history for 490 N Shore Rd #2
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,332 (−62.9%)
$203,609
2024
$8,978 (−2.5%)
$203,609
2023
$9,207 (+71.0%)
$569,500
2022
$5,383 (+13.1%)
2021
$4,759 (+0.6%)
$282,000
2020
$4,729 (+2.7%)
$282,000
2019
$4,605 (−22.7%)
$265,000
2018
$5,960 (+1.2%)
$260,000
2017
$5,889 (+5.5%)
$358,800
2016
$5,581 (+18.2%)
$358,800
2015
$4,721 (+9.6%)
$276,900
2014
$4,307 (+4.4%)
2013
$4,125 (+0.4%)
2012
$4,108
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
1978
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Manatee County
APN
7813510109
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R-3MX
Low-Medium-Density Mixed Residential District
The purpose of this district is to delineate those areas suitable for mixed residential development of a low- medium-density character together with the associated accessory uses.