Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Tara
Golf-course living with room to breathe in East Bradenton
42
Homes for sale
$264,950
Median list price
$212
Avg price / sqft
65
Median days on market
Tara sits on the east side of Bradenton, a mature golf-course community where the days move at a Gulf-Coast pace and the streets are lined with established landscaping rather than fresh sod. With about 11 of the 40 active listings offering private pools and a mix of villas, condos and single-family homes, it draws buyers who want green space and quiet without giving up an easy run to the interstate. Neighbors here are close to communities like Braden River East and Heritage Harbour, with the shops of Oneco just to the west.
For a buyer today, Tara reads as a patient market. The median list price is $259,250 against a wide $134,600–$890,000 spread, and homes are taking a median 113.5 days to sell — meaning there's real room to negotiate. Over the last year, 126 homes closed at a median $266,500, with sellers netting about 95% of asking, so well-priced offers are landing.
Tara is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$134,600 – $1.1M price range
1,350 sqft median home
$681/mo median HOA
$2,600/mo median rent
124 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Tara
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$1,100,000
6410 BUTLERS CREST DRIVE, BRADENTON
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,079 sqft
$275,000
7126 CEDAR HOLLOW CIRCLE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,406 sqft
$249,900
5469 FAIR OAKS STREET UNIT 5C, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,208 sqft
$195,000
6807 STONE RIVER ROAD UNIT 204, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,202 sqft
$275,000
5429 STONEYBROOK LANE UNIT 102, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft
$479,900
7124 MELROSE PLACE, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,759 sqft
$134,600
6507 STONE RIVER ROAD UNIT 210, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,042 sqft
$640,000
6806 PLEASANT HILL ROAD, BRADENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,551 sqft
$575,000
7019 OWLS NEST TERRACE, BRADENTON
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,061 sqft
$435,000
7519 BIRDS EYE TERRACE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,814 sqft
$259,000
7644 MARSH ORCHID CIRCLE, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,398 sqft
$179,000
6505 STONE RIVER ROAD UNIT 308, BRADENTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,118 sqft
Every active listing inside the Tara boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Tara market
124
Sold, last 12 months
$258,250
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
84 days
Median time to sell
Tara vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 32.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tara boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Tara is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tara home
≈ $2,538/mo
$264,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$681/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
3,596
Median age
66
Median income
$80,630
Median home value
$346,151
Beyond the listings
Living in Tara
Hobbies & Interests
Top 14% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Culture
Top 17% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Relationships
Top 19% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Entertainment
Top 19% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 21% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Lifestyles
Top 22% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Tara FAQs
Is Tara a good place to live?+
Tara is an established golf-course community in East Bradenton that appeals to buyers wanting green space, mature streets and a quiet pace. It's zoned for Tara Elementary, Braden River Middle and Braden River High School, and sits close to shops and neighboring communities like Oneco. The pace is slower and family-friendly rather than flashy.
Is Tara expensive?+
It's a moderately priced pocket of Bradenton, with a median list price of $259,250 and homes averaging about $202 per square foot. Prices span a wide $134,600 to $890,000, so there's an entry point for most budgets. There are currently no listings above $1M, which keeps the range grounded.
What do homes cost in Tara?+
The median list price is $259,250 and the median home runs about 1,347 square feet at roughly $202 per foot. Over the last 12 months, 126 homes sold at a median of $266,500. Compare that to nearby Heritage Harbour if you want a broader sense of East Bradenton values.
How is the market in Tara?+
It's a patient, buyer-friendly market right now. Homes are taking a median 113.5 days to sell, and sellers are averaging about 95% of their asking price, which signals room to negotiate. With 40 active listings against 126 sales in the past year, buyers have real choice.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Budget for a median HOA of about $754 per month, which is on the higher side and typically reflects golf-course community amenities and maintenance. Median property tax runs around $3,048 per year. If you're renting first, the median rent in the area is about $2,275 per month.
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