$312,500
SOLD DEC 14, 2018
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,730 Sq Ft
6,403 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$181 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Community Pool
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Tara Elementary School Rated A-
  • Tennis Courts
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Tara Preserve. You will be ready to call this place home from the moment you walk in the front door. Open floor plan with sliders leading out to the spacious lanai lets lots of natural lighting in. Updated appliances, light fixtures, interior paint, and landscaping make this feel like a model home. Enjoy time outdoors in your heated swimming pool overlooking the water and preserve on the golf course. Bedroom 3 has built-ins and is being used as an office space. There is also a Murphy Bed in this room, terrific when you have out of town guests visiting. No golf membership required. Call to schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Franklin

FINE PROPERTIES License #3277283 Listed on: 10/19/2018

FINE PROPERTIES

Last Buyer's Agent

Jesse Rutherford

WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL License #3143702

WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,122

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 6,403 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Property is zoned PDR/WP

HOA Fees

  • $130 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,730 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Down Payment Assistance Available
  • Homestead Exemption
  • Visit Down Payment Resource Website
  • Tax Lot 53
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1731702659
  • $1,005 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, internet, ground maintenance, pool maintenance
  • $838 Other Monthly Fees
  • Tara Preserve Community
  • Tara Ph Iii Subphase F Un Ii Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,122

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$130 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Cable TV, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Pool Maintenance
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1730
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6403
  • Directions to Property: From FL-70W, turn left onto Tara Blvd. Follow for about a mile, turn left onto Tara Preserve Ln. Turn left onto Wingspan Way. Turn left onto Birds Eye Ter. Home will be on the left.
  • Status: Sold
  • Down Payment Resource URL: http://www.workforce-resource.com/eligibility/listing?metro_area=MFRMLS&listing_id=A4416633&show_results=true&skip_sso=true
  • Down Payment Resource URL 2: http://www.workforce-resource.com/eligibility/listing?metro_area=MFRMLS&listing_id=A4416633&cview=true&show_results=true&customer_portal=true
  • Homestead Y N: Yes
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number Y N: No
  • Other Fees Amount: 838
  • Ratio: Close Price\List Price: 0.97656
  • Price per Sq Ft: 180.64
  • Close to Original List Price Ratio: 0.97656
  • View: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Built in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Street Number Modifier: 7343
  • Room Count: 6
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
  • Roof: Tile
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View Y N: No
  • Water Access Y N: No
  • Water Extras Y N: No
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12081C0329E

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Association Fee: 130
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Other Fees Term: Annual
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Approval Required YN: No

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 2398
  • Monthly HOA Fee: 130
  • Total Monthly Fees: 199.83

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PDR/WP
  • Parcel Number: 1731702659
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 2014-03-17
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • Approval Process: See HOA for Rules and Regulations
  • Pet Restrictions: See HOA for Rules and Regulations
  • Lease Restrictions Y N: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4122
  • Tax Book Number: 44-14
  • Tax Lot: 53
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 1005

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2025
Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Rutherford Jesse and Rutherford Tina
Bought by
Steiert Steve and Steiert Jamie
Seller's Agent
Jesse Rutherford
WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL
Buyer's Agent
Alexandra Rodriguez
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICE
List Price
$470,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.06%
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.88%
Original Mortgage
$372,000
Outstanding Balance
$372,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,381

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2023
Sold by
Mucenski Philip J and Mucenski Jean M
Bought by
Rutherford Jesse and Rutherford Tina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$339,375
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2018
Closed on
Dec 14, 2018
Sold by
Filow Kenneth and Filow Jill E
Bought by
Mucensld Philip J and Mucenski Jean M
Seller's Agent
Julie Franklin
FINE PROPERTIES
Buyer's Agent
Jesse Rutherford
WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$312,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-2.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2016
Sold by
Schmitt Jon R and Schmitt Jessica A
Bought by
Filow Kenneth and Filow Jill E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2016
Sold by
Schmitt Jon R and Schmitt Jessica A
Bought by
Filow Kenneth and Filow Jill E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2005
Sold by
Towne Development Of Tara Inc
Bought by
Schmitt Jon R and Schmitt Jessica A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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 $465,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $452,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $312,500 Attorney
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $293,800 University Title Svcs Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $372,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $339,375 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $252,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $252,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $465,000 -1.1% $269 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $470,000 +50.4% $272 / Sq Ft
12/14/2018 12/14/18 Sold $312,500 -2.3% $181 / Sq Ft
11/09/2018 11/09/18 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2018 10/31/18 For Sale $320,000 0.0% $185 / Sq Ft
10/22/2018 10/22/18 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2018 10/19/18 For Sale $320,000 -- $185 / 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 $4,631 $276,905 -- --
2023 $4,629 $271,740 $0 $0
2022 $4,532 $263,825 $0 $0
2021 $4,356 $256,141 $0 $0
2020 $4,511 $252,605 $45,000 $207,605
2019 $4,479 $247,186 $45,000 $202,186
2018 $4,417 $240,691 $0 $0
2017 $4,122 $235,740 $0 $0
2016 $3,134 $172,222 $0 $0
2015 $3,073 $171,025 $0 $0
2014 $3,073 $169,668 $0 $0
2013 $3,064 $167,161 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4416633

Stellar MLS

APN: 17317-0265-9