Renaissance at Wellen Park – Venice, FL

At full buildout, Renaissance has roughly 700 homes, many with peaceful lake or preserve views and easy access to walking paths that wind through the community.

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Why Buyers Choose Renaissance

If you like the idea of a resort community but don’t want the cost or formality of a private country club, Renaissance tends to land in a very appealing “sweet spot.” Buyers are often drawn here because it offers:

• Newer homes built from 2017–2025, so most properties are 1–8 years old.
• A gated setting with a strong sense of care and maintenance throughout the neighborhood.
• Full resort-style amenities, including pool, courts, clubhouse, and activities.
• An all-ages mix of residents rather than a dedicated 55+ community.
• HOA fees that are generally lower than golf or ultra-luxury communities in Wellen Park.
• Both lock-and-leave villas and larger single-family homes, so you can right-size without leaving the community.

For many buyers, Renaissance feels like a comfortable, easy-to-live-in community where you can be as social or as quiet as you like.

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Amenities

Renaissance offers a very complete resort-style amenity package for a non-golf community. Most day-to-day recreation and social life can happen right inside the gates.

Pool, Clubhouse, and Fitness

• Resort-style pool with lap lanes
• Spa/hot tub
• Large clubhouse with social and gathering spaces
• Well-equipped fitness center

Sports and Outdoor Recreation

• Tennis courts
• Pickleball courts
• Bocce ball
• Basketball court
• Shuffleboard
• Dog park
• Walking trails and lakes throughout the community

Lifestyle and Social Life

• On-site, full-time activities director
• Clubs, interest groups, and regular community events
• Fire pit lounge areas for relaxed evening gatherings

If you enjoy staying active and meeting neighbors, there is usually something on the calendar – but you’re never obligated to participate.

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Home Types & Sizes

Renaissance was designed with a mix of attached villas and single-family homes, giving buyers flexibility in both size and lifestyle.

Attached Villas

• Approx. 1,400–1,800 square feet
• Paired-home layout with shared wall
• Great for seasonal owners or those wanting a lower-maintenance feel
• Often popular with downsizers who still want a garage and private lanai

Single-Family Homes

• Approx. 1,600–3,300+ square feet
• Both one-story and two-story designs
• Many floor plans offer open living areas, spacious kitchens, and flexible den or office spaces
• 2- or 3-car garages are common
• Covered lanais, with optional private pools on many lots
• Numerous homes enjoy lake or preserve views

There are no condos in Renaissance, and there is no bundled golf requirement. The community is also all-ages, so you will not find a 55+ restriction here.

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Prices

Prices will always depend on timing, location within the community, finishes, and whether a home has a pool or water view, but typical ranges in Renaissance are:

• Villas: roughly $325,000–$425,000
• Most single-family homes: roughly $425,000–$600,000
• Larger or more upgraded homes: roughly $600,000–$800,000+

Because the community is largely resale at this point, there is usually a variety of options at different price points and levels of updating.

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HOA & CDD Fees

One of the reasons Renaissance is often viewed as a good value is the balance between fees and what you receive in return.

HOA Fees

• Typical range: about $260–$600 per month
• Most homes cluster in the roughly $300–$450 per month range

HOA dues generally cover:

• Gated security
• Lawn maintenance for homes (varies by section but common)
• Full use of the resort-style amenities
• Community programming and events
• Maintenance of common areas and landscaping

CDD Fees

Renaissance has a Community Development District (CDD) that helps fund the infrastructure and common improvements. This shows up as a line item in your property tax bill.

• Typical CDD range: about $1,300–$2,500 per year, paid as part of your annual property taxes

When you factor in everything covered, many buyers feel Renaissance offers a strong “amenities for the money” value inside Wellen Park.

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Distance Guide

Renaissance puts you within an easy drive of everyday conveniences, charming downtown Venice, and multiple beaches.

• Downtown Venice: about 10–15 minutes
• Venice Beach: about 15–20 minutes
• Caspersen Beach: about 15–20 minutes
• Manasota Key: about 20–25 minutes
• Sarasota: about 25–35 minutes, depending on traffic and destination

You’re also close to all the restaurants, events, and lakefront activity at Downtown Wellen, plus CoolToday Park, home of Atlanta Braves spring training.

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How It Compares

Within Wellen Park, Renaissance sits in a middle ground that appeals to many buyers comparing nearby communities:

• Compared to IslandWalk: Renaissance is smaller in scale and generally newer in terms of construction age, while still offering a strong amenity set.
• Compared to Sarasota National: Renaissance does not have a golf course or bundled golf membership, and HOA costs are typically lower as a result.
• Compared to Brightmore: Renaissance is an all-ages neighborhood, while Brightmore is a dedicated 55+ community.

If you like the Wellen Park location but don’t necessarily want a huge community, bundled golf, or a 55+ restriction, Renaissance can be a very comfortable fit.

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Explore Other Wellen Park Communities

Still deciding which Wellen Park neighborhood is right for you? These guides can help you compare:

• IslandWalk at Wellen Park
• Brightmore at Wellen Park (55+)
• Sarasota National
• Gran Paradiso
• Wellen Park Overview

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Ready to See Renaissance?

If Renaissance at Wellen Park sounds like it could be a match, the next step is to walk the community, tour a few homes, and talk through how HOA and CDD numbers would look for your specific budget.

Bill Garrison is a Venice, FL Realtor with RE/MAX Palm Realty who specializes in Wellen Park communities. Call or text 941-400-1373 to schedule a tour or ask questions.