Front exterior of a home in the Tara Esmeralda community, located in Gainesville, FL (Image 1).

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Front exterior of a home in the Tara Esmeralda community, located in Gainesville, FL (Image 7).

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Front exterior of a home in the Tara Esmeralda community, located in Gainesville, FL (Image 8).

Front exterior of a home in the Tara Esmeralda community, located in Gainesville, FL (Image 9).

Front exterior of a home in the Tara Esmeralda community, located in Gainesville, FL (Image 10).

Furnished interior in a model home at Tara Esmeralda in Gainesville (Image 11).

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Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton

1889 NW 136th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606

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Community highlights

Explore Tara Esmeralda, a single-family home community by D.R. Horton situated at 1889 NW 136th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606. Currently, the community status is Coming soon. There are no available options but they are coming soon.

Close to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

12.7 miles away

Great location

Expansive Gainesville-area prairie with wild horses, bison, and scenic trails in a rare Florida savanna ecosystem.

12.7 miles away

Great location

Community details

Builder(s):: D.R. Horton
Home type:: Single-Family
Selling status:: Coming soon

Contract to close:: Up to 50 days
School district:: Alachua County School District

Community amenities

Functional and recreational spaces are integrated into the master plan of Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton. The single-family development offers 9 amenities, providing a range of options for residents. Dining Nearby is one of the amenities within the community available for use. These components are essential to the community's design, offering shared points of interest within the development that complement the private residences.

Dining Nearby
Park Nearby
Highway Nearby
Medical Center Nearby
Recreational Facilities
Entertainment Nearby
Shopping Nearby

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About the builder - D.R. Horton

1978foundation year
1M+homes delivered
1,130communities on Jome
11,495homes on Jome

Guided by a value-first dedication to homebuyers, D.R. Horton has grown from its Texas roots to become the nation's largest homebuilder by volume since 2002. The company offers a variety of new construction homes designed for different lifestyles, from first-time buyers to luxury living. This focus on diverse product offerings and strategic growth has solidified its reputation in the housing market.

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Neighborhood

Community address

1889 NW 136th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606

City:: Gainesville
County:: Alachua
Zip Code:: 32606

Schools in Alachua County School District

The Alachua County School District provides academic instruction for Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton, utilizing a system that serves the wider area. Younger children attend Meadowbrook Elementary School, a public option for Elementary grades positioned about 1.8 mi away and listed with a rating of 8. Fort Clarke Middle School serves students in Middle grades and lies approximately 2.4 mi from the community. Older learners attend Santa Fe College High School Dual Enrollment, which covers High grades and is located within 3.0 mi.

Grades KG-05Charter
healthy learning academy charter school
0.9 mi
13505 west newberry rd
6/10
Grades KG-05Public
meadowbrook elementary school
1.8 mi
11525 northwest 39th avenue
8/10
Grades 09-12Private
st francis catholic academy
2.0 mi
4100 northwest 115 terrace
na
Grades PK-02Private
the academy at the family church
2.3 mi
2022 sw 122nd st
na
Grades 06-08Public
fort clarke middle school
2.4 mi
9301 northwest 23rd avenue
7/10
Grades PK-05Public
hidden oak elementary school
2.4 mi
2100 fort clarke boulevard
9/10

GreatSchools’ Summary Rating calculation is based on 4 of the school’s themed ratings, including test scores, student/academic progress, college readiness, and equity. This information should only be used as a reference. Jome is not affiliated with GreatSchools and does not endorse or guarantee this information. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility. Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025

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Places of interest

The area surrounding Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton features several Education locations, adding to the regional diversity. College of Central Florida - Levy Campus is a specific example, located within a drive of approximately 26.6 mi. These venues are part of a larger collection of destinations that serve the area, reflecting a mix of functions and experiences. This assemblage defines the surrounding points of interest.

Education

Santa Fe College2.9 mi

University of Florida7.8 mi

College of Central Florida - Levy Campus26.6 mi

Park

Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park5.8 mi

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens5.7 mi

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park12.7 mi

Sports Ground

Alachua County Fairgrounds6.4 mi

Entertainment

Florida Museum of Natural History6.9 mi

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention9.5 mi

Lake

Lake Alice7.4 mi

Lake Wauburg14.2 mi

Newnans Lake15.4 mi

Getting around

Navigating the area around Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton relies on the available street and transit network. Walking conditions are rated Car-Dependent with a Walk Score of 2, helping residents gauge car dependence. Cycling is an alternative mode, reflected in a Bike Score of 27 (Somewhat Bikeable). This helps clarify movement patterns in Gainesville, Florida.

Walk score ®

2 /100

Car-Dependent

Bike score ®

27 /100

Somewhat Bikeable

Air quality

The atmospheric profile for Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton is defined by recent monitoring data. For the Jun 6, 2026, the AQI is categorized as Good. Specifics include OZONE at 34 (Good). These recorded values help illustrate the local air quality conditions in a neutral, data-first manner.

The 30-day average AQI:Good

050100150200300>300

PM2.5Good34

OZONEGood34

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Provided by AirNow

Air quality

Noise level

For Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton, the measured Noise Score is Calm (Calm). This composite value reflects inputs such as Calm traffic noise and Calm local source noise. Airport noise is recorded as Calm. These figures represent the sound levels near Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton in a structured format.

50Calm100

Traffic noiseCalm

Local sources noiseCalm

Airports noiseCalm

A Soundscore™ rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet) that tells you how loud a location is due to environmental noise.

Natural hazards risk

The environmental profile for Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton relies on data gathered throughout Alachua County. This information helps contextualize the physical setting through numerical scores, offering a level of precision that general descriptions cannot match. It allows residents to see the specific values assigned to different environmental components. One of the tracked items, Landslide, appears with a score of 85.99 and a rating of Relatively Moderate. This contributes to a factual county-level environmental assessment, ensuring that the view of the region is based on solid evidence.

Riverine flooding85.5

Relatively Moderate

Wildfire98.3

Relatively High

Hurricane95.9

Relatively High

Earthquake72.2

Relatively Low

Heat wave0.0

No Rating

Coastal flooding0.0

No Rating

Strong wind40.4

Relatively Low

Tornado90.9

Relatively Moderate

Winter weather0.0

No Rating

Cold wave53.9

Relatively Low

Drought48.7

Very Low

Hail63.4

Relatively Low

Lightning83.8

Relatively Moderate

Landslide86.0

Relatively Moderate

Provided by FEMA

Financial details

The price is yet to be defined, but the area average is $444,000. In terms of ongoing costs, the community features HOA fees of $100/monthly, ensuring a well-maintained neighborhood that can increase property value over time.

Average home price in Gainesville, FL 32606

$444,000

Average new home price

$211

Average price per sqft

Calculated based on the Jome data

Taxes & HOA

HOA fee: $100+/monthly
CDD fee: No CDD fee

Financials

Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton

Tara Esmeralda is a new home community tucked away in Strawberry Fields, a residential area in Newberry, Florida, near Newberry Road and the Tioga Town Center. This hidden gem blends quiet neighborhood charm with the everyday convenience of being a short drive from I-75, the college town of Gainesville, and the University of Florida.

Tara Esmeralda places you in the center of all area activities, shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being close to a variety of outdoor area attractions, including the natural freshwater springs at Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Ginnie Springs. Newberry is also home to outdoor recreational facilities, including Champions Park of Newberry and Easton-Newberry Sports Complex.

Gainesville is a short 15-minute drive providing homeowners with a mix of healthcare facilities, including UF Health Shands Hospital and HCA North Florida Hospital. In the Fall, visit the University of Florida and spend your weekends cheering on the Florida Gators football team. Celebration Pointe, Butler Plaza, and the Oaks Mall are just a few of the many shopping and dining options in Gainesville.

All homes built in Tara Esmeralda are open-concept floorplans perfect for entertaining and spending quality time with family and friends. From a home’s foundation to its finishes, each home is constructed using industry-leading trades and nationally recognized brands. Our homes are equipped with stainless-steel appliances, lofty ceilings, quartz countertops, state-of-the-art smart home system, and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring.

Last checked Jun 7, 12:16 am