$360,000
SOLD JAN 9, 2026
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,555 Sq Ft
8,659 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$232 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Tara Elementary School Rated A-
  • Clubhouse
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of January 2026

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! WITH NO MANDATORY MEMBERSHIP FEES. Located on a quite private cul-de-sac with privacy galore. Newly Extended screen caged lanai offering peace & quite with still a view of the the 16th green at Tara Preserve. Come enjoy the Florida lifestyle in this beautifully maintained and tastefully decorated 2 bedroom, DEN, 2 bath, 2 car oversized garage. Light, Bright and spacious with vaulted ceilings. Move-in condition, furnishings optional. Large primary bedroom ensuite with a newly remodeled primary bathroom with pebble stone flooring and new glass enclosed shower, dual sinks and ample storage. Plantation shutters throughout, newer stainless steel appliances, brand new microwave, corian countertops, breakfast bar with under counter lighting, tin backsplash in kitchen, new paver driveway and walkway, 2023 new expansive screen enclosure and tile flooring. Tinted triple sliding glass doors to lanai, Barrel tile roof, lush tropical landscaping. Oversized garage with ample storage and counterspace for the handy do it yourselfer. Tara Preserve has an 18 hole public golf course offering a variety of golfing packages for the avid golfer or pay as you play. Amenities include a heated community pool and spa, community center, aqua golf range and putting green, pro-shop, pickleball & tennis courts, Clubhouse, restaurant and so much more. Tara Preserve has an annual fee of $1053 payable to Tara Master Association which includes Comcast Cable TV with voice activated remotes, HBO, ESPN, expansive channels, music and high speed internet. CDD fee of $1062 annuallly which is included in the yearly tax bill. Centrally located with easy access to I-75, shopping, dining, and a short drive to the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport, Ringling
Museum, ITC Towne Center Mall and some of the most beautiful beaches Southwestern Florida offers including Siesta Key Beach which has been voted #1 many times. Come live the Florida Country Club lifestyle at Tara Preserve.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Rogers

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-907-1033 License #3111177 Listed on: 10/16/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Rogers

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-907-1033 License #3111177 Listed on: 10/16/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,667

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 8,659 Sq Ft Lot
  • On Golf Course
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • South Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Oversized Lot
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned PD-R

HOA Fees

  • $88 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Deeded Parking

Property Views

  • Golf Course
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,555 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Shelving
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Inside Utility
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, pool
  • Tara Master Association
  • Built by HOMES BY TOWNE
  • Tara Preserve Community
  • Tara Phase II Subdivision
  • Association Owns Recreation Facilities
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions, allowable golf cart usage in the community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,667

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$88 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Cable TV, Pool
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1555
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Building Area Total: 2258
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8659
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 209.77
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 231.51
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 941-907-1033
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Spa Yn: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Shutters, Window Treatments
  • Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office,Inside Utility
  • Living Area Meters: 144.46

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Tile
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Golf Course, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • 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: Deeded, Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Golf Course, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee: 1053
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: TARA MASTER ASSOCIATION
  • Association 2 YN: 1
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 1053.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 87.75

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PD-R
  • Parcel Number: 1731571359
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, City Limits, Landscaped, On Golf Course, Oversized Lot
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Building Info

  • Builder Name: HOMES BY TOWNE

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Home can be leased no less than 30 days.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6666.6
  • Tax Book Number: 38
  • Tax Lot: 47
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 1062

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2025
Closed on
Jan 9, 2026
Sold by
Southgate John R and Lee Ann
Bought by
Jamison Tiffany
Seller's Agent
Donna Rogers
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Donna Rogers
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$379,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-5.01%
Views
14

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
138.40%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$175,983

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2011
Closed on
Feb 15, 2012
Sold by
Ploss John L and Ploss Rose M
Bought by
Southgate John R and Southgate Lee Ann
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Hoff
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Pam Plummer-Nelson
PREMIER PROPERTIES OF SRQ LLC
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$160,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2004
Sold by
Ellis Edward A and Amass Elaine H
Bought by
Ploss John L and Ploss Rose M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2003
Sold by
Towne Dev Tara Inc
Bought by
Ellis Edward A and Armass Elaine H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $360,000 Sunbelt Title
Warranty Deed $160,000 Sunbelt Title Agency
Warranty Deed $235,000 --
Deed $187,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/09/2026 01/09/26 Sold $360,000 -5.0% $232 / Sq Ft
11/05/2025 11/05/25 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2025 10/16/25 For Sale $379,000 +136.9% $244 / Sq Ft
02/15/2012 02/15/12 Sold $160,000 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/28/2011 12/28/11 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2011 09/22/11 For Sale $160,000 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

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 $6,667 $377,238 $79,560 $297,678
2024 $6,667 $413,625 $79,560 $334,065
2023 $6,517 $414,300 $79,560 $334,740
2022 $5,872 $349,756 $78,000 $271,756
2021 $5,034 $264,803 $72,000 $192,803
2020 $5,043 $249,547 $72,000 $177,547
2019 $5,029 $245,097 $72,000 $173,097
2018 $4,929 $235,827 $66,000 $169,827
2017 $4,595 $229,202 $0 $0
2016 $4,428 $221,869 $0 $0
2015 $3,837 $212,252 $0 $0
2014 $3,837 $182,342 $0 $0
2013 $3,592 $162,805 $54,050 $108,755
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4668346

Stellar MLS

APN: 17315-7135-9