Manatee County property record for 770 Old Compass Rd, Longboat Key, FL 34228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,395 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.463 acres (20,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $28,637 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 78884-0000-4 |
| Primary APN | 78884-0000-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,395 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,461 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,119 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 20,150 sqft (0.463 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Canal Front |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 610 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 384 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 770 OLD COMPASS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LONGBOAT KEY |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34228-1646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LBK_R-4SF |
| Legal Description | LOT 81 EMERALD HARBOR UNIT 2 PI#78884.0000/4 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD HARBOR UNIT 2 |
| Legal Tract | 07886900 |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MANATEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BRADENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1705 |
770 Old Compass Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1998.
Source: Manatee County records, as of July 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 PFAFFENLEITE, ICKING, DE 82057 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1546 / 521 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 770 Old Compass Rd was $28,637 with a senior citizen's exemption, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Manatee County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Manatee County |
| Municipality | Longboat Key Town |
| Unified School District | Manatee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,880,571 (-11.83%) | $2,049,227 (-3.92%) Land $616,250 Building $1,432,977 | |
| 2025 | $28,637.00 (-0.29%) | $2,132,906 Land $616,250 Building $1,516,656 | $2,132,906 Land $616,250 Building $1,516,656 |
| 2024 | $28,720.00 (+2.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $28,126.00 (+24.73%) | $2,339,394 (+45.38%) Land $616,250 Building $1,723,144 | $2,339,394 (+45.38%) Land $616,250 Building $1,723,144 |
| 2022 | $22,550.00 | $1,609,107 Land $485,000 Building $1,124,107 | $1,609,107 Land $485,000 Building $1,124,107 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 770 Old Compass Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 554 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,178 units insured incl. 624 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 621 (2016–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 770 Old Compass Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.7% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF LONGBOAT KEY serves 7,098 people · EPA ID FL6411098 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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