Welcome to 7018 Scrub Jay Way, a bright and inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with an attached 1-car garage, located in the highly desirable gated community of Cypress Strand at Tara Preserve. This upstairs unit offers a spacious, open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and oversized windows that fill the space with natural light. The kitchen features abundant cabinetry, breakfast bar seating, and a seamless flow into the living and dining areasperfect for entertaining or relaxing at home. Enjoy peaceful views from your private screened lanai overlooking the tranquil pond and beautifully landscaped grounds. The split bedroom layout provides added privacy, with a spacious primary suite offering an en-suite bath and large walk-in closet. A second bedroom and full bath are ideal for guests or a home office setup. Cypress Strand residents enjoy access to a community pool, tennis courts, and maintenance-free living. This quiet, well-kept neighborhood is ideally situated near Tara Golf & Country Club (membership not required), I-75, University Town Center, and some of the best beaches on the Gulf Coast. Whether you're seeking a seasonal getaway or full-time Florida living, this charming condo is the perfect place to call home.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 13 x 13
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 12
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 9 x 12
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Living Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
- Living Room Level: Second
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- High Ceilings
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 14 x 9
- Dining Room Level: Second
- Kitchen Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Kitchen Level: Second
Exterior and Lot Features
- Sliding Doors
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 13.56
- Lot Size Square Feet: 590866
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 984
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Association Fee 2: 1052
- Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 501
- Association Name: SENTRY MANAGEMENT INC.
- Association Name 2: Tara Master Assocation
- Association Phone: 9413611222
- Pets Allowed: Number Limit, Yes
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: Buyer to verify all information with HOA, Pet Size: Small (16-35 Lbs.), Number Of Pets: 2
School Information
- Elementary School: Tara Elementary
- High School: Braden River High
- Middle School: Braden River Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 1-2 Years
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 4092.43
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Manatee
- Directions: ake Exit 217 for FL-70 toward Bradenton. Head west on FL-70 (also known as 53rd Avenue E). Continue on FL-70 for about 3.5 miles. Turn left onto 75th Street East. After about 1 mile, turn right onto Tara Boulevard. Drive about 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Cypress Strand Blvd. Turn left onto Scrub Jay Way. Follow the road around until you reach 7018 Scrub Jay Way on your left.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34203 - Bradenton/Braden River/Lakewood Rch
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: CYPRESS STRAND PH II
- Parcel Number: 1731760409
- Postal Code Plus 4: 7189
- Public Survey Range: 18E
- Public Survey Section: 23
- Subdivision: CYPRESS STRAND PH II
- Township: 35S
- Zoning: PDR/W
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 995 Quarterly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1368
- Year Built: 2004
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1776
- Building Name: 7018
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Direction Faces: North
- Foundation Details: Block
- Levels: Two
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 21
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 1
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Public
