Tara is a resort-style community in Bradenton, Florida, built by Arthur Rutenberg Homes between 1989–2000. Buyers choose from condominiums, all with access to a resort-style amenity campus featuring pool, golf carts ok, golf, tennis court(s), fitness center. Families are drawn to Tara Elementary, Braden River Middle, Braden River High and quick access to I-75, Waterside and Main Street dining, and the Gulf beaches about 40 minutes west. There are currently 39 homes for sale, with an average list price around $356K.
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Approx. $48–$608/mo
Source: FL Dept. of Education
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Tara is built around an active, resort-style lifestyle. Residents enjoy pool, golf carts ok, golf, tennis court(s), fitness center. It's the kind of place where you can start the morning at the fitness center, spend the afternoon by the pool, and meet neighbors at a community event that evening.
HOA dues in Tara run about $48–$608 per month and typically cover Maintenance Grounds, Pool, Maintenance Structure, Cable TV. Like many Lakewood Ranch communities, a CDD assessment may also apply and shows up on the annual tax bill. We'll walk you through the exact fees for any home you're considering so there are no surprises.
Set in Bradenton, Tara keeps everyday essentials minutes away — Publix and shopping at Lakewood Ranch, dining at Waterside Place and Main Street, and I-75 for an easy commute toward Sarasota, Bradenton and Tampa. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is roughly a half-hour away, and the white-sand Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key make for an easy day trip.
Tara is served by Tara Elementary, Braden River Middle, Braden River High. With an average list price around $356K and homes selling close to asking, the community remains one of Bradenton's most in-demand addresses. Whether you're buying your first home or right-sizing, our team can share live sold data and help you act quickly when the right home hits the market.
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