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

Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton

1942 NW 136th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606

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Community highlights

Explore Tara Esmeralda, a community by D.R. Horton situated at 1942 NW 136th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606. Currently, the community status is Temporarily sold out. There are no available options but they are coming soon.

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.

12.6 miles away
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Community details

Community details

Builder(s):
D.R. Horton
Selling status:
Temporarily sold out
Contract to close:
Up to 50 days
School district:
Alachua County School District

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  • Recreational Facilities
  • Entertainment
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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.

Neighborhood

Community address

1942 NW 136th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
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 1.8 mi away and listed with a rating of 7. Fort Clarke Middle School serves students in Middle grades and lies approximately 2.3 mi from the community. Older learners attend Santa Fe College High School Dual Enrollment, which covers High grades and is located within 2.9 mi.
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Places of interest

The area surrounding Tara Esmeralda by D.R. Horton features several Park locations, adding to the regional diversity. Ichetucknee Springs State Park is a specific example, located within a drive of approximately 26.9 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.

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 1, helping residents gauge car dependence. Cycling is an alternative mode, reflected in a Bike Score of 29 (Somewhat Bikeable). This helps clarify movement patterns in Gainesville, Florida.
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1 /100
Car-Dependent
Bike score ®
29 /100
Somewhat Bikeable

Air quality

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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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, 15-minutes from I-75 and Gainesville. Newberry is surrounded by state parks, medical facilities, local restaurants, and a variety of outdoor activities. Nearby medical facilities include HCA North Florida Hospital and UF Health Shands Hospital.

Homeowners can explore the outdoors with family and friends tubing down the Santa Fe River and snorkeling at Ginnie Springs. Newberry, Florida, is also home to outdoor recreational facilities, including Champions Park of Newberry and Easton-Newberry Sports Complex. In the Fall, head over to Gainesville and watch a college football game at the University of Florida.

All homes built in Tara Esmeralda are open-concept floorplans perfect for entertaining and spending quality time with family and friends. Our homes are equipped with a full stainless-steel appliance package, lofty ceilings, quartz countertops, state-of-the-art smart home system, washer & dyer, and upgraded flooring extended throughout main living areas. The next phase of Tara Esmeralda is coming soon.

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