$385,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,759 Sq Ft
4,879 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$219 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Tara Elementary School Rated A-
  • Great Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2025

Location! Location! This exceptional home is a rare find and won’t last-run, don't walk, Run to see it! Showcasing like a model, this beautifully updated paired villa offers maintenance-free living in an exclusive community of just 26 homes. Featuring a desirable split floor plan, it includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage.While this villa does not come with a golf membership, the new owner has the option to purchase either a social or full golf membership at the privately owned Tara Golf and Country Club.Inside, vaulted cathedral ceilings enhance the open and airy feel of the living and dining areas, which flow seamlessly to a screened-in lanai overlooking the serene preserve on the 9th hole of the public golf course—offering privacy with no backyard neighbors. The home has been fully updated with elegant luxury vinyl flooring and plantation shutters throughout.The spacious kitchen boasts granite countertops, newer cabinetry, stainless steel appliances (2023 ), a marble backsplash, recessed lighting, and a pantry for extra storage. The primary suite features luxury vinyl flooring, cathedral ceilings, plantation shutters, his-and-hers walk-in closets, and a stunning ensuite bath with dual sinks, quartz tile flooring, a walk-in shower, private commode, a new vanity with pull-out drawers, and granite countertops.The second and third bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bathroom with a new vanity, pull-out drawers, a tub/shower combination, and tile flooring. The third bedroom can also serve as a private office. Additional conveniences include an inside laundry room with a utility sink and an oversized garage with a generator hookup.Key updates include a brand-new barrel tile roof (2024) an air conditioner (2019), a water heater (2021), and all-new interior plumbing with a shut-off valve.The HOA covers cable, internet, and exterior maintenance. With a membership, residents can enjoy championship golf, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, a fitness center, a community pool, social events, and exceptional clubhouse dining.Conveniently located near I-75, Sarasota’s world-famous beaches, SRQ Airport, and UTC Mall, this stunning home is a must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheryl O'Keefe

MEDWAY REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-375-2456 License #3313209 Listed on: 03/13/2025

MEDWAY REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Amerson

EXIT KING REALTY License #3582325

EXIT KING REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,114

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 4,879 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Metered Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned PDR/WPE/

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Villa
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,759 Sq Ft Home
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, escrow reserves fund, internet, maintenance structure, ground maintenance
  • $15 Other Monthly Fees
  • Daniel Pepaj Association, Phone Number (941) 236-7701
  • Visit Association Website
  • Tara Master Association
  • Tara Golf And Country Club Community
  • Melrose Gardens At Tara Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions, allowable golf cart usage in the community

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,114

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$499 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Cable TV, Escrow Reserves Fund, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Villa
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1759
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Building Area Total: 2426
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4879
  • Directions to Property: From State road 70 head east to Tara Blvd turn right and Melrose Gardens will be on the left 1/2 mile up the road and home will be on the right side of the street.
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1048411
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • Number Of Pets: 1
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 218.87
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Other Fees Amount: 180
  • Condo Fees Term: Annual
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 941-375-2456
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Spa Yn: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 7128
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Living Area Meters: 163.42
  • Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler Metered
  • Roof: Tile
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Date: 2021-08-10
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12081C0337F

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, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room, Same Floor As Condo Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK, Golf
  • Association Fee: 400
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Daniel Pepaj
  • Phone: 941-236-7701
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee: 1189
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Tara Master Association
  • Association 2 YN: 1
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Pet Restrictions: Verify with HOA
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Condo Fees: 0
  • Max Pet Weight: 25
  • Association Email: Dpepaj@condominiumassociates.com
  • Monthly Condo Fee Amount: 0
  • Pet Size: Small (16-35 Lbs.)
  • Association URL: Tampa@Condominiumassociates.com

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 6169.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 514.08
  • Other Fees Term: Annual
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 400.00

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PDR/WPE/
  • Parcel Number: 1731551352
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 453
  • Zoning Compatible YN: 1

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: HOA Docs 2 year ownership required prior to leasing

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2114
  • Tax Book Number: 32-191
  • Tax Lot: 7

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: Complete Application and submit to Melrose Gardens HOA for approval.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2023
Closed on
Apr 26, 2023
Sold by
William B Crockett Trust
Bought by
Keefer Richard L and Keefer Julie A
Seller's Agent
Kathy Medosch
EXIT KING REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Sheryl O'Keefe
MEDWAY REALTY
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$339,000
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2022
Sold by
Crockett William B
Bought by
William B Crockett Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,100
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2010
Sold by
Arlandson Christian D
Bought by
Crockett William B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2005
Sold by
Crepeau Margaret
Bought by
Ariandson Christian D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,600
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2003
Sold by
Eddington Jerome P
Bought by
Crepeau Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,550
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2000
Sold by
Tara Manatee Inc
Bought by
Eddington Jerome P
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $339,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- Amrock
Quit Claim Deed -- Amrock
Warranty Deed -- Gerling Rodney D
Warranty Deed $153,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $327,000 Riddell Title & Escrow Llc
Trustee Deed $209,500 --
Warranty Deed $144,200 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $265,100 Balloon
Previous Owner $208,357 VA
Previous Owner $204,000 VA
Previous Owner $261,600 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $188,550 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Sold $385,000 -3.7% $219 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $399,900 +18.0% $227 / Sq Ft
04/29/2023 04/29/23 Sold $339,000 0.0% $193 / Sq Ft
02/10/2023 02/10/23 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2023 02/09/23 For Sale $339,000 -- $193 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $2,114 $174,676 -- --
2023 $2,132 $173,245 $0 $0
2022 $2,070 $168,199 $0 $0
2021 $1,985 $163,300 $0 $0
2020 $2,049 $161,045 $0 $0
2019 $2,017 $157,424 $0 $0
2018 $1,998 $154,489 $0 $0
2017 $1,856 $151,311 $0 $0
2016 $1,850 $148,199 $0 $0
2015 $1,874 $147,169 $0 $0
2014 $1,874 $146,001 $0 $0
2013 $2,259 $130,358 $28,000 $102,358
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4644059

Stellar MLS

APN: 17315-5135-2