Seller's Agent in 2026
Colette Jay
HORIZON REALTY INTERNATIONAL
(941) 713-7711
2 in this area
52 Total Sales
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. $50,000 Price drop. OWNER SAYS SELL . OWNER SAYS MAKE AN OFFER !!! 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.)
Last Agent to Sell the Property
HORIZON REALTY INTERNATIONAL Brokerage Phone: 941-238-0953 License #3006445 Listed on: 04/03/2025
Co-Listed By
HORIZON REALTY INTERNATIONAL Brokerage Phone: 941-238-0953 License #674016
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $495,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $316,000 | -- |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $190,000 | No Value Available |
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 02/03/26 | Sold | $495,000 | -5.7% | $195 / Sq Ft |
| 01/19/2026 01/19/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/21/2025 12/21/25 | Price Changed | $524,900 | -8.7% | $206 / Sq Ft |
| 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 | +26.3% | $246 / Sq Ft |
| 06/12/2025 06/12/25 | Off Market | $495,000 | -- | -- |
| 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 |
| 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 | $7,369 | $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 |
Seller's Agent in 2026
Colette Jay
HORIZON REALTY INTERNATIONAL
(941) 713-7711
2 in this area
52 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Walter Sugamura
HORIZON REALTY INTERNATIONAL
(941) 724-5651
1 in this area
15 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2026
Jeff Scholl
PREFERRED SHORE LLC
(941) 803-7522
1 in this area
10 Total Sales
Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: A4647310
APN: 17315-6455-9
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