Welcome to easy, low-maintenance living in this charming first-floor condo tucked inside the established Tara Place community in Farmers Branch. Offering 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 917 square feet, this thoughtfully designed home combines a functional layout with a private outdoor space and an incredibly convenient central location. Inside, the light-filled living area features durable luxury vinyl plank and tile flooring throughout with no carpet. Sliding glass doors extend the living space outdoors to your own private fenced patio and yard, an unexpected bonus for condo living and the perfect spot for morning coffee, pets, or relaxing at the end of the day. The galley-style kitchen offers generous counter space, ample storage, and an efficient layout that keeps everything within easy reach. Two well-proportioned bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide flexibility for everyday living, guests, a roommate, or a dedicated work-from-home space. Tara Place residents enjoy mature landscaping, a community pool, on-site laundry facilities, and covered parking, while HOA dues include water for added convenience. Ideally located near I-635, I-35E, and major Dallas thoroughfares, you're just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and everything Farmers Branch and North Dallas have to offer. A comfortable, easy-to-maintain home with the convenience of first-floor living and a private outdoor space, a combination that's hard to find at this price point.
Downtown Farmers Branch, located between I-35E and the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, is a historic and civic Farmers Branch neighborhood with a walkable main street and a park-and-trail backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Four Corners intersection at Main St and Farmers Branch Ln, where patios, local storefronts, and event-day foot traffic set the tempo. Community pillars include Farmers Branch Historical Park, the Firehouse Theatre, and the Farmers Branch Market. Brick civic buildings and older commercial facades frame a compact grid that reads more small-town than suburban. Green space and public art pull daily routines toward the outdoors. Seasonal festivals and performances keep the calendar active without feeling busy.
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Market insights
2803 Rio Branco St Unit 101J · $159,900
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 76 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
95.9%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$159,900
Median sale price in this area is $229,612. (44% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Cable TV available
Pantry
One living area
One dining area
One level
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (12 x 12) with ensuite bath on level 1
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric range
Laundry & utility
On-site laundry
Flooring
Luxury vinyl plank
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heat (electric)
Central air (electric)
Exterior features
Covered deck
Covered porch
Private yard
Fenced with wood privacy fencing
Landscaped
Subdivision setting
Community pool
Outdoor gunite pool
Community laundry
Home design
Condominium, attached
One story
Building J, ground-level unit (Unit 101J)
Built in 1970
Parking
1 covered/carport space
Additional assigned parking
Construction
Brick construction
Slab foundation
Tar/gravel roof
Utilities
City water
City sewer
Electricity connected
Cable available
Curbs and sidewalk
HOA & community
Mandatory association
Association fees billed monthly
Association covers water, sewer, grounds maintenance, management fees and full use of facilities
Managed by Proper Management (phone available)
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 2803 Rio Branco St Unit 101J
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NTREIS #21355185
Aug 28, 2026
Pending
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Aug 12, 2026
Listed
$159,900
$174/sq ft
NTREIS #11912251
Sep 9, 2013
Sold
*
Aug 5, 2013
Pending
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Jul 26, 2013
Contingent
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Jul 11, 2013
Relisted
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Jun 27, 2013
Listing Removed
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Mar 5, 2013
Listed
$67,500
$74/sq ft
Downstairs condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath with large partly covered patio, decking, wood fence. Energy efficient windows and patio door, laminate and tile floors, end unit quiet location, large master bedroom and walk in closet. Water, Sewer, and Trash included in HOA dues.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Dallas County
APN
24165600101010000
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Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2018.
LR-1
Local Retail District-1
The LR-1 District is intended to accommodate lower intensity retail and service type uses and neighborhood-oriented commercial facilities. The intent of the district is to provide small-scale service establishments close to dwelling units and to ensure these uses are compatible with the character of nearby neighborhoods. The district permits fewer uses and retail establishment types than LR-2. The district may be used as a transition between major roads and established residential neighborhoods. The district should be applied in areas where the land use pattern has retail locations close to residential areas or where such a pattern is desired in the future.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
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