North Port
Wellen Park Homes & Communities
Anchored by walkable Downtown Wellen and the CoolToday Park ballpark, Wellen Park is a vibrant North Port destination of lakes, trails, and resort-style villages built around connection and the outdoors.
Walkable Downtown Wellen
CoolToday Park (Braves spring training)
Miles of trails & lakes
Resort-style amenities
Local Guide
Living in Wellen Park
Wellen Park is the community everyone's talking about right now. It's in North Port, minutes from Venice and its beaches, and like Lakewood Ranch it regularly ranks among the top-selling master-planned communities in the country. The difference: it's newer, it's closer to the water, and it's built around one of the best town centers anywhere in the region.
That town center is Downtown Wellen: an 80-acre lakefront district with a marketplace, restaurants, a playground, kayak and paddleboard rentals, and a year-round calendar of events. Add CoolToday Park — the Atlanta Braves’ spring-training stadium — miles of trails, and a string of resort-style villages, and you have a community designed around getting outside and being part of something. For buyers who want new construction near the beach with a real sense of place, Wellen Park is tough to beat.
City / County
North Port, Sarasota Co.
Setting
Master-planned, beach-close
Town Center
Downtown Wellen (80-acre lake)
Landmark
CoolToday Park (Braves)
Beaches
~15–25 min (Venice & Manasota)
Known For
New construction & resort living
Total Size
11,000 acres
At Buildout
22,000 homes planned
Downtown Wellen & the lifestyle
Most communities this new are still waiting for their “downtown.” Wellen Park built its first. Downtown Wellen wraps around an 80-acre lake with a grand lawn for concerts and movie nights, locally owned shops and restaurants, a splash-friendly playground, and on-water recreation you can walk to. The Sunday farmers market, food-truck events, and live music give the community a social heartbeat that newer areas often lack for years. Phase II is now rolling out with new dining (a French patisserie, comfort kitchen, Mexican tequila bar), boutique shops, a planned boutique hotel, and luxury apartments — the town center is maturing fast.
Just up the road, CoolToday Park — a 6,200-seat stadium that opened in 2019 — hosts Atlanta Braves spring training, plus concerts and events the rest of the year. At 11,000 total acres with 22,000 homes planned at buildout, Wellen Park is one of the largest developments in the region, with decades of growth ahead. Between the ballpark, the lake, and miles of trails, the community leans hard into an active, outdoors-first way of life.
The communities: 55+, family & golf
Wellen Park is a collection of distinct villages spanning lifestyles and budgets. Active-adult buyers gravitate to 55+ communities like Brightmore; families and all-ages buyers have options like Sunstone, Renaissance, IslandWalk, and Oasis; and golfers can look to Wellen Park Golf & Country Club and Sarasota National. With Mattamy Homes as the master developer and several national builders active, new-construction inventory is strong — though sold-out phases and resale homes are part of the picture, too.
Beaches, Venice & getting around
One of Wellen Park’s biggest draws is how close it is to the water. The historic island town of Venice and its Gulf beaches are roughly 15–25 minutes away, and Manasota Key’s beaches are a similar drive. US-41 and Interstate 75 are right there for trips north toward Sarasota (about 35–45 minutes) or south toward Punta Gorda and Fort Myers. Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD) airports are both within reasonable reach.
The real estate & what homes cost
Because Wellen Park is newer and still actively building, much of the market is new construction — from villas and townhomes to single-family and golf-course homes — alongside a growing pool of resale options in the more established villages. Pricing varies widely by community and changes with the market and builder incentives, so rather than quote a number that ages quickly, I’d rather pull current figures for the specific villages you’re considering. I’ve also put together a free, in-depth Wellen Park guide covering all 25 communities, builders, and amenities — just say the word and I’ll send it.
Who Wellen Park is right for
- Buyers who want new construction close to the beach
- 55+ & active-adult buyers (Brightmore)
- Families wanting a walkable town center
- Golfers (Wellen Park G&CC, Sarasota National)
- Anyone who loves an outdoors, event-driven lifestyle
New Construction
17 Wellen Park communities are building now
Having your own agent on a new build costs you nothing and protects your interests — just loop me in before your first model-home visit. I’ll send current pricing, incentives, and lot availability.
Explore Wellen Park neighborhoods
25 communities and neighborhoods across Wellen Park. Found one you like? Request current pricing and availability and I’ll follow up personally.
Antigua
A charming gated enclave of single-story Lennar homes with scenic water and preserve views — a peaceful, value-oriented corner of Wellen Park (now resale only).
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Ashcombe
Now BuildingD.R. Horton townhomes in the heart of Wellen Park — the most affordable new-construction entry in the community, and one of the best-positioned for walkability to Downtown Wellen and CoolToday Park.
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Avelina
Now BuildingA boutique gated community by Neal Communities — just 93 homes total — offering Neal quality and a maintenance-included lifestyle in a private, intimate setting.
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Boca Royale
Now BuildingOne of Wellen Park’s most established addresses — an original ~40-year-old golf community with a new Neal Communities section bringing fresh inventory behind a 1,000-acre gated enclave.
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Brightmore
Now BuildingWellen Park’s first and only 55+ gated community by Mattamy Homes, with a tiki bar and beach area unique to the area. With only ~250 of 900 homes sold, buyers are getting in early.
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Esplanade
Now BuildingA gated Taylor Morrison resort community delivering the full Esplanade experience — wellness, spa, culinary events, and concierge service — plus 60 exclusive John Cannon custom homesites for true luxury.
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Everly
Now BuildingWellen Park’s premier custom-luxury neighborhood, built by three of Florida’s most acclaimed builders — comparable in quality and prestige to Wild Blue at Lakewood Ranch.
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Gran Paradiso
A popular, established Tuscan-inspired community with a high-end amenity package and the widest price range in Wellen Park — villas to luxury estates under one set of gates (now resale only).
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Gran Place
Now BuildingWellen Park’s most exclusive boutique community — just 43 semi-custom Sam Rogers homes — with no-fee access to Plantation Golf & Country Club in Venice (3 courses, tennis, pickleball, pool, gym).
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Grand Palm
Now BuildingOne of Wellen Park’s original anchor communities by Neal — 1,975 homes on land that’s 30% permanently preserved, with mature landscaping and an extraordinary amenity package (now nearly all resale).
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IslandWalk
A large, established DiVosta community with a defining feature: stunning canal views on nearly every street, plus two full amenity centers so residents never go far for fitness or social life (resale only).
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Lakespur
Now BuildingA highly active, social Wellen Park community where Lennar’s single-family homes are sold out but Mattamy condos remain — one of the best entry-level new-construction opportunities in an established setting.
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Oakbend
Now BuildingA brand-new gated community by ICI Homes and Toll Brothers, a half-mile walk to Downtown Wellen — arguably the best walkability in Wellen Park for buyers who want luxury construction near the waterfront.
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Oasis
A gated M/I Homes community set along trails with stunning preserve and lake views — the right fit for buyers who prioritize natural beauty, privacy, and quality over a big amenity package (resale only).
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Palmera
Now BuildingOne of Wellen Park’s most diverse neighborhoods — six builders, multiple home types, and a standout amenity package including a golf simulator and splash pad. Great for comparing options side by side.
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Renaissance
A well-rounded Mattamy community with broad appeal for families and retirees, delivering a high-amenity lifestyle (clubhouse, pool, tennis, pickleball, dog park, fire pit) at a competitive price (resale only).
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Sarasota National
Now BuildingA luxury Lennar golf community with an extraordinary amenity experience — 18-hole championship golf, full-service dining, spa, and one of the most complete lifestyle programs in Wellen Park.
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Solstice
A Toll Brothers community with established amenities and a mature feel — now fully sold out, so resale inventory is the way in for buyers who want Toll Brothers quality at a Wellen Park address.
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Sunstone
Now BuildingOne of Wellen Park’s most active, socially vibrant communities by Mattamy — two amenity centers residents share, food-truck rotations, and a Lifestyle Director, with roughly 100 homes still available.
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Sunstone Lakeside
Now BuildingThe lakeside section of Sunstone — spacious 50- and 60-foot homesites with lake and preserve views, plus access to both Sunstone amenity centers.
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The Preserve
Lennar single-family homes in a secluded, nature-forward setting — quality construction and scenic preserve views at one of Wellen Park’s most approachable price points (resale only).
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Tortuga
A small, established Lennar community of 111 homes — one of the few primarily-resale neighborhoods in Wellen Park, with a tight-knit feel and great value (1,600–3,200 sq ft floor plans).
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Wellen Park Golf & Country Club
Now BuildingLennar’s flagship golf community — 1,500 homes across the widest variety of product types in Wellen Park (condos, coach, carriage & single family). Note: no golf deeds remain, and only ~half ever carried one.
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Westlake
Now BuildingWellen Park’s next major custom-luxury community — 158 lots by four of Florida’s premier builders, with a new Publix, restaurants, and a bar planned right next door. Pre-construction is the time to act.
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Wysteria
Now BuildingA gated Neal Communities neighborhood of 153 homes with a maintenance-included lifestyle at one of Wellen Park’s most accessible price points — now nearly closed out with just one villa remaining.
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Wellen Park FAQ
Where is Wellen Park, FL?+
Wellen Park is in North Port, in southern Sarasota County, just minutes from Venice and its Gulf beaches. It was formerly known as the West Villages. Despite the North Port address, it’s very much its own master-planned destination, anchored by Downtown Wellen and CoolToday Park.
Is Wellen Park a good place to live?+
Wellen Park is one of the most popular new communities in the country for good reason: it pairs brand-new construction with a genuine, walkable town center (Downtown Wellen), beaches just 15–25 minutes away, and an active, event-filled lifestyle. The trade-offs to weigh are that it’s still growing (some areas are under construction) and, like most communities here, many villages carry HOA and CDD costs. I’ll give you the honest read for your priorities.
What is Downtown Wellen?+
Downtown Wellen is the community’s town center — an 80-acre lakefront district with shops, restaurants, a marketplace, a playground, kayak and paddleboard rentals, a large event lawn, and a year-round calendar of markets, concerts, and food-truck nights. It’s what gives Wellen Park a real sense of place that most new communities take years to develop.
How far is Wellen Park from the beach?+
The Gulf beaches around Venice and Manasota Key are roughly a 15–25 minute drive — one of the closest beach-access points of any major master-planned community in the region, which is a big part of Wellen Park’s appeal.
Does Wellen Park have 55+ communities?+
Yes — Wellen Park has active-adult (55+) options such as Brightmore, alongside all-ages family and golf communities. I can match you to the right village based on lifestyle, amenities, and budget. (My free Wellen Park guide breaks down all 25 communities.)
What is CoolToday Park?+
CoolToday Park is a 6,200-seat stadium right inside Wellen Park that opened in 2019 as the Atlanta Braves' spring-training home. Beyond baseball, it hosts concerts and community events year-round. It's one of the things that gives Wellen Park a more established feel than most new-construction communities.
How big will Wellen Park be when finished?+
Wellen Park covers 11,000 total acres with 22,000 homes planned at full buildout and a projected population of 60,000-plus residents. At the current pace, buildout is estimated to take 20–30 years, meaning early buyers have significant growth and appreciation runway ahead. It already ranked among the top 10 best-selling master-planned communities in the country.
How do I see homes for sale in Wellen Park?+
Tell me what you are looking for and I will send a current, hand-picked list that fits — including options before they hit the public portals. Call or text (941) 350-0224, or schedule a quick consult and we will start with your must-haves.
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Thinking about Wellen Park?
Let’s talk through neighborhoods, budgets, and timing — no pressure, no obligation. I’ll send a current, hand-picked list of Wellen Park homes that fit what you’re after.