Excellent Value • Well Maintained • 1st Floor End Unit • Fresh Interior Paint • New Fans • New Lighting • New HVAC (2025) • Water Heater (2023) • Furnished • Backyard Pond • Original Owner • Owner-Lived Only • Class A Membership Step into easy Florida living with this move-in ready, turn-key furnished, freshly painted, well maintained, furnished first-floor end unit. This home offers incredible peace of mind with major systems updates already handled, including a brand-new HVAC and recent water heater. The bright, open-concept living and dining area features vaulted ceilings and seamlessly connects to a screened lanai overlooking a tranquil backyard pond with great sunset views. New remote-controlled fans and light fixtures throughout. Retreat to the roomy primary suite, complete with a large walk-in closet and oversized-vanity en-suite bathroom. A sizable second bedroom and full guest bath offer plenty of flexibility. The kitchen provides all the essentials, including a breakfast bar that keeps you connected to the main living space. With an attached one-car garage, private laundry, and your deeded Class A membership to Tara Golf and Country Club, you're perfectly positioned to enjoy resort-style living. Tara is known for its 18-hole championship golf course that was fully renovated in 2023 and offers easy access to green times. Equally impressive are the other amenities and clubhouse, currently undergoing an almost complete renovation. From the New Pickleball Center (2025) to the pool, fitness center, tennis courts and bocce ball, you will have unlimited activities to choose from. There are countless clubs, groups and social events to fill your calendar. The Restaurant and Bar are a great place to gather with friends or relax after a day of activities. Find peace of mind in knowing these improvements were complete without any special assessments to owners. Plantation Gardens offers a private, residents-only, pool and is conveniently positioned just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, Lakewood Ranch, UTC and is just a golf cart ride away from Jiggs Landing known for its beauty, nightly live entertainment, sunset boat tours & canoe/boat rentals that allow you explore Ward Lake at your own pace. It is also a short drive to some of the top U.S. Gulf beaches. Welcome to great living at an impressive value. Welcome to Tara!
Property Details
Property Features Property Features
MLS ID: MFRA4710886 Year Built: 1996
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s)
Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Trash Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights
Construction Materials: Block, Concrete Cooling: Central Air
Country: US County Or Parish: Manatee
Direction Faces: East Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Entrance, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile Foundation Details: Slab
Furnished: Furnished Heating: Heat Pump
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup Levels: One
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Lot Features: Cleared, In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Paved Occupant Type: Vacant
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment, Private Entrance, Smart Thermostat Parking Features: Deeded, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Guest
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
Property Sub Type: Condominium Property Type: Residential
Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Shingle
Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Requirements: Supra Lock Box, Go Direct, See Remarks, ShowingTime
Special Listing Conditions: None Standard Status: Active
State Or Province: FL Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded View: Trees/Woods, Water
Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds
Rooms Rooms
Kitchen: 12x9 ft Primary Bedroom: 14x13 ft
Primary Bathroom: 11x12 ft Living Room: 15x13 ft
Dining Room: 9x8 ft Bedroom 2: 12x11 ft
Bathroom 2: 5x8 ft Balcony/Porch/Lanai: 7x14 ft
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