Last Updated May 20, 2026
If you are looking to live your Florida dream life in a new master-planned development that is only a few miles from the Gulf Coast? Full of resort-style amenities, new construction neighborhoods and a vibrant downtown area that recently opened and is still expanding? Well then, Wellen Park just outside of Venice, Florida may be the perfect spot for you!
With more than 20 different Wellen Park communities to choose from, it can be difficult to understand the differences and which is best for you and your family. From the types of homes offered, to the price points, builders, and the amenities. Every Wellen Park neighborhood is different!
Wellen Park® is one of the hottest and top-selling master-planned communities in the country. Located just south of Lakewood Ranch, Florida (THE top selling master planned community in the country), Wellen Park offers a newer alternative that is even closer to the beaches than Lakewood Ranch, nestled in a quiet setting among nature and just a short drive from the charming and historic towns of Venice & Englewood.
Keep reading to discover why Wellen Park is so highly sought-after, and discover which Wellen Park community may be the best fit for you and your family.
What is Wellen Park® Florida?
Wellen Park is a large master-planned community that spans over 8,000 acres between the towns of Venice and North Port, Florida in Sarasota County. Originally farm and ranchland, the area began being developed in the early 2000’s. But the recession slowed progress down for a number of years.
As of today, the area is booming with new development. There are 20+ Wellen Park communities here with new construction homes for sale, as well as a new downtown Wellen Park that will have entertainment, dining and shopping. The area is also home to recently built Cool Today Park which is the Spring Training facility for the Atlanta Braves.
For reference, if you are familiar with the massively popular Lakewood Ranch development up near Sarasota, then Wellen Park is going to be similar to that. However, on a bit smaller scale.
Wellen Park Downtown: Regular Events & Still Expanding!
The heart of Wellen Park is the thriving Downtown District which opened in 2024. Nestled along a manmade lake, Downtown Wellen Park is a wonderful gathering place for the community. Centrally located among the neighborhoods and connected by roads and paths, the downtown area is easily accessible by both car, walking and biking trails and even golf carts!
Events are regularly held in Downtown Wellen Park. From music on the lawn, yoga and weekly farmers markets every Sunday morning.
Another feature of the downtown area that residents love is the boardwalk, as well as non-motorized boat rentals such as kayaks and canoes so that residents and visitors can enjoy the peaceful natural scenery from the water.
Downtown Wellen Park includes a number of boutique shops and dining options, including a brew pub, steakhouse and more. There are also greenspace areas used for events such as outdoor movies, food truck rallys, concerts, etc. The district opened gradually so some of the stores still feel super new and exciting to explore. Plus, we’re thrilled to share that the downtown area is expanding.
Additional phases of Downtown Wellen are already being built – making it even bigger and even better with new shops and restaurants opening soon. There will also be a boutique hotel coming to downtown Wellen park too, construction is already underway.
The Lifestyle and Amenities at Wellen Park
Wellen Park offers an elevated lifestyle that’s also relaxed. It’s all about living the good life with shopping, dining, entertainment, quality homes, friendly neighborhoods, and resort-style amenities.
Most neighborhoods have their own resort-style amenities such as swimming pools, spas, fitness centers, sport courts such as pickleball and tennis, as well as bocce ball and more. Many of the communities also have their own activity directors and regular social events to bring residents together for fun.
Wellen Park Communities Are Not Just for Retirees
We all know Florida is one of the most popular places for snowbirds and retirees who want to enjoy the warm weather. Sarasota is regularly voted as the top places to retire in the United States! However, it’s not just retirees who enjoy living in this area.
Families are increasingly moving to the Sarasota, Venice, and North Port areas due to the lifestyle provided. With homes to suit a variety of styles and budgets, top notch schools, a ton of activities and events, and being just a few miles from the beach, Wellen Park is not a retirement community!
Wellen Park is a great place for families who want to buy a home and enjoy all the parks of living in Florida with their loved ones.
Wellen Park Communities: They Are All Very Different!
The key thing to know about Wellen Park Communities is that they are all quite different. So if you are thinking of moving to Wellen Park, then it’s very important that you understand each Wellen Park neighborhood and what they offer as far as homes, price points and amenities. Plus, each community has their own vibe and style to them!
So not all communities in Wellen Park will be the perfect fit for you.
But that’s why we’re here to help you!
Our goal is to help our real estate clients discover more about each Wellen Park Community so that you can better narrow down your search and focus on the communities that best fit your lifestyle vision for you and your family.
Esplanade at Wellen Park – Very New! 2 Builders, Large Amenities, Golf Course
The newest Wellen Park community that just recently broke ground is Esplanade at Wellen Park. This is a Taylor Morrison community and a very popular brand of resort-style community around the country. So we’re excited to be getting an Esplanade at Wellen Park — already it is super popular and people have been waiting for it!
In fact, we’ve already helped a few families snag the very first homesites sold in this community! So let us know if you are interested because new construction homes here are going fast.
Esplanade at Wellen Park is nestled in the southeast portion of Wellen Park, adjacent to the existing Myakka Pines Golf Club. However, this is a semi-private golf club that is open to the public and golf membership is NOT REQUIRED in order to live in this new community!
Esplanade at Wellen Park will have full resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center with classes, pickleball, tennis, and bocce ball courts, as well as a dog park. There will also be miles of walking trails, nature preserves, lakes and gorgeous landscaping. Lastly, their famous “Bahama Bar” is an onsite restaurant for food and drinks and will also feature regular entertainment and music. This is also a natural gas community (rare to find in this area of Florida).
Another aspect of Esplanade at Wellen Park that makes it unique is that there are 2 builders in this community. Taylor Morrison is building villas and single family homes in a wide range of sizes and price points, with 14 floor plans in total. Plus, John Cannon Homes will be building large custom homes on 90 foot homesites right on the golf course!
John Cannon Homes is a well-known luxury custom homebuilder in southwest Florida. These custom homes are already popular, but there are limited lots available. So definitely reach out to us if you want to snag one of these lots before they are gone to build your dream custom home right on the golf course!
Prices for new homes in Esplanade at Wellen Park range from $350,000 up to $2M and even higher. This is a very new community and the amenities are still under construction, and the very first residents should move into their new homes by the end of 2026.
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Palmera at Wellen Park – New! 6 Builders, Large Amenities
Palmera opened it’s doors in Fall 2024, and we were beyond thrilled to have helped the very first residents design and build their dream homes here! This has been a very popular Wellen Park community because of the wide range of home options and price points here, as well as the fantastic new amenity center that just opened Spring 2026! Every aspect of this community is meticulously designed to create a neighborhood you will love to live in.
Six award-winning builders (Mattamy Homes, M/I Homes, David Weekley, Homes by Towne, ICI Homes, and Neal Communities) have come together to offer a mix of single-family, semi-custom, and fully custom homes as well as coach homes & townhomes ranging from 2,291–5,021+ square feet. Homes in Palmera at Wellen Park feature spacious layouts, natural gas, and homesites with preserve or water views.
Residents here can enjoy a coastal-inspired clubhouse with on-site dining, a fitness center with classes, pickleball courts, and a golf simulator. There’s also a playground and a dog park as well as nature trails and easy access to the new Buttonwood trail that opened.
Now that the amenities are open, this is one of the most popular Wellen Park communities and new construction homes are selling here even faster! So definitely reach out to us if you have questions or want information on pricing and availability. Or if you are planning a visit and would like a tour of the Palmera Wellen Park community, just let us know!
Sunstone & Sunstone Lakeside – Mattamy Homes
Another new construction community being built is Sunstone. The neighborhood has been building for a couple years now, so there are a good number of residents living here, and the amenities are open. However, there is still plenty of space for new homes to be built but you can also find deals on resale homes too that are practically new.
Sunstone at Wellen Park includes both single-family homes as well as villas with a variety of resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, playground, dog park and even lawn.
Sunstone Lakeside is an expanded new section of Sunstone, offering even bigger homesites and some larger floor plan options. It’s like 2 communities in one, each with their own entrance gate and they are connected by a beautiful nature trail and golf cart path through the preserve. There is also a 2nd amenity area being built right now in Sunstone Lakeside — and residents will have access to both amenity areas, including 2 swimming pools!
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Everly at Wellen Park – 4 Luxury Builders & Custom Homes
Discover upscale living in Everly at Wellen Park, offering custom and semi-custom homes in this sought-after area. With just 240 exclusive homesites, you can create your dream home by choosing from four premier award-willing builders. Homes are built on spacious 62 – 85 foot lots, with options ranging from large single-family residences to estate-style properties and even casita options in the backyard.
Tucked away from major highways, Everly offers peace and privacy while being just a short golf cart ride to downtown Wellen Park’s shopping, dining, and entertainment. The neighborhood exudes a vacation-inspired vibe with luxurious amenities, including a resort-style pool with private cabanas, spa, fitness center, pickleball courts, chip-and-putt course, walking trails, and serene lakeside firepits for breathtaking sunsets.
You can build your dream home here in as little as 9 months or take advantage of limited quick move-in options. Or you may opt to go fully custom and design your ultimate dream home with builders like John Cannon Homes and Lee Wetherington Homes.
Since Everly began building a couple years ago, it has been extremely popular among the Wellen Park communities for those seeking larger luxury homes and custom home options. The best lots along the large lake have already sold, but there are still some beautiful large preserve lots available that offer more privacy and a secluded feeling.
Brightmore at Wellen Park 55+ by Mattamy Homes
One of the newest and most anticipated Wellen Park communities is Brightmore. This is the first and ONLY 55+ community in Wellen Park! But Brightmore is a lot different than other 55+ communities. This is a higher-end, luxury community that is targeted to those with an adventurous spirit and zest for life.
This is a large community in acres, but will only have less than 650 homes! This means that much of the land is nature preserve and lakes, so it will feel wide open and not very cramped.
Plus, Brightmore at Wellen Park has the largest amenity area of any community in Wellen Park! They have the largest clubhouse, multiple swimming pools, hot tub, fitness center with classes, bocce ball, dog park, coffee shop and library plus multiple event rooms and billiards too!
For the pickleball lovers out there, Brightmore has 9 pickleball courts — including a large stadium style pickleball court for tournaments! They also have a lifestyle director onsite who plans a full calendar of events and activities. They also have their own bar and restaurant onsite too overlooking the pool and outdoor firepits – including hammocks by the lake and a sandy beach area.
Brightmore has also been a very popular neighborhood — and we’ve helped countless families buy and build new homes in this community!
There are quite a number of residents living in Brightmore already, so it’s possible to find a resale home here. But there is also a lot of space left for new construction homes and villas as well. And they even have some very large floor plans that are quite popular!
For more details, be sure to reach out to us. Or watch our video all about Brightmore on YouTube for a behind-the-scenes tour of construction and to watch our walk-through tours of all of their models.
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Wellen Park Golf & Country Club – Lennar
Wellen Park Golf & Country Club came onto the scene a few years ago, and it has been extremely popular! In fact, Josh helped the very first family get an amazing deal on one of their very first homes sold here! Ever since, we’ve helped countless families find and build homes, condos, and coach homes in this community.
(fun fact, we even own a property in this community that we rent out to our clients & friends and family to use)
This is a Lennar community and it will consist sof over 1,300 condos, coach homes, carriage homes and single-family homes — including larger estate style homes with 3 car garages. Living in the community gives you membership to the social club; however, golf membership comes deeded with specific properties here.
This is luxurious golf and country club community with all the amenities you can think of, including pools and spas, fitness facilities and classes. There is also many tennis and pickleball as well as a pro shop! You’ll also find bocce ball, a dog park, and multiple satellite pools around the community too. There’s also a great tiki bar that serves food and drink by the pool and a new clubhouse is under construction that will feature another bar and restaurant too.
Lastly, there’s a great golf pro shop here as well as practice facilities and a driving range over the water. Overall, Wellen Park Golf & Country Club is a top choice among the Wellen Park communities for both full time residents as well as second home owners and even investors who want to own in Wellen Park.
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Avelina at Wellen Park – Neal Communities
This boutique community of 96 homes by Neal Communities is nearly sold out with just a few homes left to sell! Designed in the British West Indies and coastal styles, you’ll definitely feel like you are living in Florida! There are no amenities in this community, as the beautiful large homes are considered your amenity. The HOA fees do include all of your yard maintenance as well as including cable and internet packages.
Solstice at Wellen Park – Toll Brothers
The Solstice at Wellen Park is a luxury community that features 270 homes, including 1-story and 2-story single-family as well as attached villas. This is a Toll Brothers community, a builder known for their modern designs and higher end finishes. This is a new construction community that is pretty much wrapping up with their final new homes now. But you can find some beautiful resale homes here that have even had upgrades and make them better than what you could get from the builder!
Solstice offers an elevated lifestyle with a beautiful clubhouse and social hall, tropical landscaping, resort-style pool, sport courts as well as a yoga lawn, dog park and playground. This Wellen Park community has some large home options and a more modern look and feel with a touch of elegance.
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Wysteria at Wellen Park – Neal Communities
Located in the very heart of Wellen Park is Wysteria. This boutique community began selling in 2022, and is currently selling their final new homes, but you can find resale homes here as well. This is a very popular community due to it’s size, pricing and location. It’s especially popular with snowbirds and seasonal residents, although there are plenty of full time residents and even some families in this community too.
Wysteria offers 7 different floor plans, including 4 single-family home plans and 3 villa options. There is a small amenity area with a gorgeous swimming pool and hot tub with tropical landscaping and seating all around. There are also pickleball courts too.
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Gran Place at Wellen Park – Sam Rogers Homes Semi-Custom Homes
If you are looking for luxurious upscale homes in the Wellen Park area that can also be customized, then look no further than Gran Place by Sam Rogers Homes. Create your own custom home to suit the Florida lifestyle you have been dreaming about! This is an exclusive gated community with only 42 home sites and large floor plans that include 3 car garages and even additional casitas or guest houses.
Homes here are stunning and can be designed from the ground up or they also have some quick move-in homes available too. Or if you want to make it super easy, you can buy one of their gorgeous models that come completely furnished!
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Lakespur – by Lennar, DiVosta, and Mattamy Homes
Lakespur at Wellen Park is a new construction community that is thoughtfully designed for families of all sizes. It includes 3 different builders offering single-family homes, large family homes and even coach homes (sometimes categorized as condos). Homes here span a wide range of price points, and with so many builders it gives home buyers more options for floor plans and styles to choose from.
Lennar just finished building all of their single-family homes in this community, so you can now only find resale Lennar homes in here. However, Pulte and Mattamy Homes are still building new homes and coach homes from scratch — as well as some great deals on quick move-in home options too. Quick move-in homes are homes that are already under construction by the builder and are either finished, or will be finished soon.
Lakespur is one of those Wellen Park communities designed for multi-generational living, as well as walking distance to new schools that are opening in Wellen Park. There is a small amenity area that features and outdoor cabana with firepit and lounging areas, a swimming pool, playground, dog park and large grassy area that’s perfect for events.
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Grand Palm at Wellen Park – Neal Communities
One of the most popular Wellen Park communities in the area is Grand Palm (and it’s definitely one of our top favorites too). This is another community that is basically finished being built out, with just a few more homesites left! This is an expansive community nestled within a natural setting. There are mature trees all around and lining many of the roads and behind homes, and the amenities here are some of the best!
There are multiple community pools, including a large one with a great waterslide the kids will love! There’s also a splash pad, playground, dog parks, and sports courts of just about every kind. In addition to the miles and miles of walking and biking trails there is also a lake where you can go kayaking and there’s an island where you can walk through the tall trees and fishing piers where you can go fishing!
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IslandWalk at the West Villages – DiVosta
One of the most popular communities in the area, IslandWalk is known for its picturesque waterways and bridges over the canals that connect the neighborhoods. It’s also known as one of the most active and social communities in the area with a ton of sports courts, leagues, pools, activity director and more. The community even has 2 amenity areas that residents can choose from!
With multiple clubouses and swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness center with classes, pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, playground, community garden, dog park, library and so much more! IslandWalk is a very desirable community!
IslandWalk is a completed community, with only resale homes and villas available. Homes in here have a wide range of ages, with some being just a few years old. The community also features large homes with 2-story options and 3 car garages too.
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Renaissance at Wellen Park – Mattamy Homes
Renaissance is another great Wellen Park community that just recently finished with construction of new homes. So you can only find resale homes in here now, even though they are still quite new. This is a Mattamy Homes community with both homes as well as villas for sale and it’s quite popular for both full-time and seasonal residents.
Renaissance at Wellen Park is centrally located and offers a community pool, fitness center, bocce ball, tennis courts, playground, pickleball and more. There’s also a clubhouse for events and activities, and it all overlooks a beautiful lake with serene tropical landscaping all around. And there’s a lifestyle director onsite who plans events and activities for residents to enjoy.
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Antigua at Wellen Park – Lennar
If you are looking for a lower price point in Wellen Park without all the frills of the larger resort-style communities, then you might be interested in Antigua. This new construction community will have about 177 homes in it and it is one of the most affordable communities in Wellen Park with regard to home prices as well as the HOA fees.
Part of the reason this community is priced lower is that it does NOT have any community amenities. No clubhouse, no swimming pool. However, your HOA fee does include the gate, complete yard maintenance, irrigation and cable / internet.
This community is basically sold out at this point when it comes to new construction homes. But you can find resale homes in this community, and they would only be a few years old at the most. This community is also conveniently located right near the Costco and Braves Stadium.
Boca Royale Golf & Country Club – Neal Communities
Located just south of Venice along highway 776 toward Englewood, Florida is Boca Royale Golf & Country Club. This is another fantastic golf community for those who want to live the golf lifestyle while also having access to a fantastic social club. They have everything here from golf and a great practice facility, restaurants onsite, sport courts, fitness center and a ton of social activities.
There are some older homes here in Boca Royale from the original phases that were built a while back. However, they’ve recently opened up more phases and Neal Communities is building many beautiful and luxurious new construction homes here.
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Gran Paradiso – Lennar & Sam Rogers
Designed in the Tuscan style from Italy, Gran Paradiso offers a wide variety of home options to suit every style and price point. From condos, coach homes, townhomes, villas and single-family homes. They also offer a number of larger higher-end homes as well as multi-generational homes with complete mother-in-law suites. The homes here are in a beautiful Mediterranean style and there are miles and miles of walking and biking paths.
There is a large clubhouse with swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, a fitness center and a full calendar of social activities. This is also an very popular community for families with children too.
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Tortuga – Lennar
Tortuga is a small community with only 111 homes so it gives residents more of a smaller enclave and the ability to really feel like you know your neighbors in the community. Also, this community offers an affordable alternative to some of the larger and more expansive communities due to its lower fees and no amenities.
Tortuga is a completed community and is no longer selling new construction homes. However, it’s possible to find resale homes in this community.
Oasis – M/I Homes
Oasis is a completed community by M/I Homes and is conveniently located right across from the new Costco and shopping area. Most homes in this community are quite large, and feature 3 car garages and even 2nd story options too.
With most homes backing up to peaceful nature preserves as well as scenic lakes, this is a relaxing place to call home. Oasis is another great community for both families and adults with their community swimming pool and walking trails that lead you right to a 33-acre shaded park.
There is also a small amenity area here with a pool and some sports courts for residents to enjoy.
Sarasota National (Golf Community) – WCI / Lennar
If you want to live in a golf course community in Wellen Park that’s also quite close to the beaches and Venice, then definitely check out Sarasota National. Their award-winning course is long and challenging and meanders its way around nature preserves, marshlands and lakes. There are birds and wildlife everywhere to enjoy, from the golf course or from your back patio!
Residents can choose to live in the Lake Side where golf membership is NOT required. Or you can live on the Golf Side where golf membership is mandatory. There are some fantastic amenities here as well, including a wonderful resort-style pool, sports courts, fitness center, activities director and even a restaurant. Another perk to this neighborhood is that it’s actually one of the closest to the beaches and the town of Venice.
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The Preseve by D.R. Horton
The Preserve is a charming, gated community in Wellen Park, offering a close-knit and friendly atmosphere. Built by DR Horton, this fully completed community features beautifully designed resale homes and villas. Residents enjoy access to a private pool and small but well-maintained amenities. Conveniently located near Downtown Wellen Park, The Preserve provides easy access—even by golf cart—to shopping, dining, and entertainment, making it a desirable choice for those seeking both tranquility and convenience.
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Wellen Park Neighborhoods: Types of Homes & Prices
The home prices in Wellen Park vary quite dramatically depending on which neighborhood community you choose and the style of home. There are condos and coach homes, townhomes and villas, single-family homes and larger multi-generational homes, and even semi-custom and totally custom homes in the different Wellen Park neighborhoods.
So price points for homes in Wellen Park can vary dramatically!
Overall, the price of homes can range anywhere from around $300,000 for the condos and villas up to $2M+ for the larger custom homes. If you are looking for a more affordable option, then definitely look into the different condos in Wellen Park, including coach homes and villas.
Or if you want a single-family home, we recommend that you look into one of the Wellen Park communities that provide less amenities, because the larger resort-style communities with a full array of amenities and multiple clubhouses will definitely cost more. However, if you have the budget to go big then you could purchase a larger single-family or multi-generational home in one of the higher-end developments with loads of amenities and activities.
So it really depends on not only your budget, but your lifestyle preferences too!
Which Wellen Park Community is Best for You? Book a Tour With Us!
It can be overwhelming trying to learn all about the different Wellen Park communities and what type of home will be perfect for your needs. So if you are coming to town and looking to tour the area, let us know! We’d be happy to take you on a tour of Wellen Park. We can show you the different communities and discuss which options might be right for you!
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