$575,000
$135K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $3,832/month

Total Views 6,162
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,544 Sq Ft
$226 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Tara Elementary School Rated A-
  • Clubhouse
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

Welcome to the beautiful Tara Preserve. This remarkable residence boasts 2544 square feet of thoughtfully crafted living space, ensuring you will never feel confined. You enter the home through a foyer with high ceilings, featuring the added elegance of a beautiful mirrored wall. The separate dining area includes a built-in buffet and another mirrored wall, allowing for either a formal or casual dining experience, depending on the owner's preference. The great room encompasses a spacious living area that integrates the kitchen, family room, and breakfast nook, which is adorned with a lovely bay window that overlooks the lanai and pool. Built-in cabinets and shelves provide additional storage flanking the front window. Unlike many homes, this property includes a second living room that can serve as an office, reading room, or game room. There are four bedrooms, with the fourth bedroom located in the second-floor loft currently utilized as a man cave, office, and computer room by the current owners. This space also serves as an excellent retreat for older grandchildren or guests, offering them a private area. Step outside to enjoy a refreshing dip in your heated pool, perfect for year-round enjoyment in Florida's sunny climate. Shopping and dining options are conveniently located at the end of Tara Blvd, just minutes away from the premium shopping and dining at University Town Center, Benderson Rowing, Lakewood Ranch Main Street, and a short drive to Anna Maria Island or Sarasota Beaches and Sarasota airport. The reasonable homeowners association fees cover amenities such as a community pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a community meeting room, basic cable, internet, and more. Additional features include a NEWER TILE ROOF APPROX 10 years old, HVAC NEW IN 2018,NEWER POOL PUMP & SALT CELL, & an energy-efficient tankless water heater, and a sprinkler system. (Membership to Tara Golf & CC is NOT mandatory, but buyers have the option to join for an additional fee.) The property is conveniently located near Tara Elementary School and Braden River High School.

ALL THE ROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR EXCEPT ... the 4th bedroom/ bonus room.The first floor features volume ceilings in the living room & the foyer and a vaulted ceiling in the kitchen & the family room area.)

Listing Agent

Colette Jay

HORIZON REALTY INTERNATIONAL Brokerage Phone: 941-238-0953 License #3006445 Listed on: 04/03/2025

HORIZON REALTY INTERNATIONAL

Co-Listing Agent

Walter Sugamura

HORIZON REALTY INTERNATIONAL Brokerage Phone: 941-238-0953 License #674016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,349

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 7,667 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 61x125
  • North Facing Home
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned PDR/WP

HOA Fees

  • $88 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Bi-Level Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,544 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Inside Utility

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dinette
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Tara Elementary School
  • Braden River Middle School
  • Braden River High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area taxes, pool, management
  • Cori Hansen Association, Phone Number (941) 348-2912
  • Visit Association Website
  • Tara Association, Phone Number (941) 348-2912
  • Tara Preserve Community
  • Tara Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,349

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$88 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Pool, Management
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2544
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Building Area Total: 3234
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7667
  • Status: Active
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MFR266509939
  • Co List Office Phone: 941-238-0953
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 226.02
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Amenities Additional Fees: Tara Golf & CC with golfing Restaurant, tennis, gym, pool is available for an extra membership . (This home does NOT include OR require a member ship to Tara Golf & CC )
  • AG Exemption YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 941-238-0953
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room,Family Room,Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Inside Utility
  • Living Area Meters: 236.35

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Tile
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights
  • Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 1050
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Cori Hansen
  • Phone: 941-348-2912
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Tara
  • Association Phone #2: 941-348-2912
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Email: CHansen@resourcepropertymanagement.com
  • Association URL: Taramasterassociation.com/documents

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 1050.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 87.50
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 87.50

Schools

  • Elementary School: Tara Elementary
  • High School: Braden River High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Braden River Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PDR/WP
  • Parcel Number: 1731564559
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Unpaved
  • Lot Dimensions: 61x125
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Call management company to confirm lease restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8349.44
  • Tax Book Number: 38-60
  • Tax Lot: 11

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,349 $480,135 $51,000 $429,135
2024 $8,349 $532,704 $51,000 $481,704
2023 $8,219 $539,776 $51,000 $488,776
2022 $6,519 $448,349 $50,000 $398,349
2021 $6,258 $332,276 $45,000 $287,276
2020 $6,246 $311,811 $45,000 $266,811
2019 $6,251 $307,680 $45,000 $262,680
2018 $6,222 $302,193 $45,000 $257,193
2017 $5,785 $292,654 $0 $0
2016 $5,610 $286,155 $0 $0
2015 $4,852 $275,936 $0 $0
2014 $4,852 $233,796 $0 $0
2013 $4,538 $208,746 $37,600 $171,146
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/20/2025 09/20/25 Price Changed $575,000 -7.0% $226 / Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Price Changed $618,000 +3.0% $243 / Sq Ft
07/19/2025 07/19/25 Price Changed $599,900 -4.0% $236 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $625,000 0.0% $246 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Off Market $625,000 -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Price Changed $625,000 -3.8% $246 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Price Changed $649,900 -3.7% $255 / Sq Ft
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Price Changed $675,000 -3.6% $265 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Price Changed $699,900 -1.4% $275 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $710,000 -- $279 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $316,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $190,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4647310

Stellar MLS

APN: 17315-6455-9