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Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton

1889 NW 136th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606

from $399,070

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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 Selling. With 1 unit, including 1 move-in ready option. Tara Esmeralda homes size range from 1,619 to 2,516 square feet on various lot sizes. Homes are priced from $399,070.

Close to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
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Great location

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

12.7 miles away
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Community details

Community details

Builder(s):
D.R. Horton
Home type:
Single-Family
Selling status:
Selling
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.
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  • Park Nearby
  • Highway Nearby
  • Medical Center Nearby
  • Recreational Facilities
  • Entertainment Nearby
  • Shopping Nearby
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About the builder - D.R. Horton

D.R. Horton
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
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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 1.9 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 2.8 mi.
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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

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.
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2 /100
Car-Dependent
Bike score ®
27 /100
Somewhat Bikeable

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.
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50Calm100
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A Soundscoreâ„¢ 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

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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.

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