Coveted lifestyle and location on one of the widest deep water canals on LONGBOAT KEY with direct access to Sarasota Bay with no bridges! This house has been totally renovated right down to the studs giving you 3,230 square feet of total luxury living. Meticulously maintained, this home has 3 bedrooms. The primary bedroom is en-suite with a king size bed, 2nd and 3rd bedrooms feature queen size beds. There is an inviting heated pool and hot tub plus an outdoor area for family and friends to enjoy. The kitchen with all new appliances and soft close cabinets is a cooks delight. The comfortable main sitting area looks out over the pool and wide canal. If you're into boating or fishing, there's a brand new boat dock and a boat lift for your use. The community has a private beach access directly across the street. Emerald Harbor is a quaint neighborhood comprised of 3 quiet streets. Enjoy deeded access to the beautiful beach and warm GULF waters on the shores of LONGBOAT KEY. LUXURY, LONGBOAT KEY, VACATION RENTAL, SARASOTA, GULF OF MEXICO.
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 11
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Construction Type: Masonry
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Covering Type: Concrete Tile
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Residential
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EMERALD HARBOR
Living Sq. Ft: 3,230
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,772
Building Sq. Ft: 4,480
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 89 EMERALD HARBOR UNIT 2 PI#78893.0000/5
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,398
Legal Lot Number: 89
Municipality Name: LONGBOAT KEY
Acres: 0.3535
Depth Footage: 154
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: R4SF
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Canal Front
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Average Wiring
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: LONGBOAT KEY
Tax Area: CITY OF LONGBOAT KEY, BAYSIDE
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,230
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Manatee County
APN: 7889300005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Sale and tax history for 690 Old Compass Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
STELLARMLS #A4670519
Aug 12, 2026
Rental Removed
$25,000
$8/sq ft
Nov 4, 2025
Listed for Rent
$25,000
$8/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4555254
Jul 28, 2023
Sold
$1,750,000
$542/sq ft
Jun 17, 2023
Pending
—
May 23, 2023
Price Changed
$1,995,000
$618/sq ft
May 14, 2023
Price Changed
$2,346,000
$726/sq ft
Mar 7, 2023
Price Changed
$2,495,000
$772/sq ft
Feb 13, 2023
Price Changed
$2,625,000
$813/sq ft
Feb 6, 2023
Price Changed
$2,650,000
$820/sq ft
Dec 19, 2022
Listed
$2,700,000
$836/sq ft
Coveted lifestyle and location on one of the widest deep water canals on Longboat Key with direct access to Sarasota Bay with no bridges! The home has a great dock with two boat lifts. Meticulously maintained the home has three bedrooms plus a guest suite on the second level. The Emerald Harbor community has private beach access directly across the street. There is a inviting heated pool and hot tub plus outdoor area for family and friends to enjoy. The first level floorplan includes the kitchen and adjacent dining room. The comfortable main sitting area looks out over the pool and wide canal. Emerald Harbor is a quaint neighborhood comprised of 3 quiet streets. As a member of the voluntary Homeowners Association, you enjoy deeded beach access to the beautiful beach and warm Gulf waters on the shores of Longboat Key.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$30,504 (+154.9%)
$616,250 + $1,271,715
$1,887,965
2023
$11,966 (+1.9%)
2022
$11,740 (+2.9%)
2021
$11,413 (−3.5%)
2020
$11,825 (+1.7%)
2019
$11,624 (+0.6%)
2018
$11,550 (+10.8%)
2017
$10,428
2016
$10,430 (+0.2%)
2015
$10,404 (−0.2%)
2014
$10,429 (+2.1%)
2013
$10,211 (+2.8%)
2012
$9,935
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
9/10
Anna Maria Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.4mi
2/10
Bayshore High School
Public, 8-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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Public facts and zoning for 690 Old Compass Rd
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq. Ft.
3,230
Stories
1
Lot Size
0.35 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1970
Year Renovated
1996
County
Manatee County
APN
7889300005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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