Renaissance is one of the most established and best-value resort communities within Wellen Park

🌴 Renaissance is one of the most established and best-value resort communities inside Wellen Park, built by Mattamy Homes (and some DR Horton phases). It is a large gated neighborhood with villas + single-family homes, strong amenities, and one of the more affordable HOA structures for full resort living. (July 2026 Overview)

Built by Mattamy Homes (with some D.R. Horton phases). It is a large gated neighborhood with villas + single-family homes, strong amenities, and one of the more affordable HOA structures for full resort living.

👉 Roughly ~700 homes total at buildout. (Local Life Homes)

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⭐ Why Residents Love Renaissance

Residents consistently choose Renaissance because it delivers:

• 🏡 Newer construction (2017–2025 build range)
• 💰 One of the best value HOA + amenity combinations in Wellen Park
• 🏊 Resort-style clubhouse lifestyle without country club pricing
• 🤝 Very active social scene (clubs, events, activities director)
• 🚶 Close to Downtown Wellen (restaurants, concerts, lakefront)
• 🏖️ 15–20 minutes to Gulf beaches
• 🔒 Gated, well-maintained community feel
• 🌴 Balanced mix of retirees, seasonal residents, and families

👉 It’s often called:
“The best all-around lifestyle value community in Wellen Park.”

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🧠 Important Fact About Renaissance

Renaissance is one of the most complete “full resort lifestyle” communities in Wellen Park that is NOT a 55+ community.

That means:

• Full resort amenities (pool, courts, clubhouse, fitness)
• No age restriction (families + retirees mixed)
• Lower HOA than newer luxury villages
• Large inventory of resale + newer homes

👉 It sits in the “value resort tier” of Wellen Park—not luxury, not entry-level.

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🏡 Amenities (Very Complete Resort Package)

Renaissance is known for having one of the strongest amenity sets outside of golf communities:

🏊 Core Amenities

• Resort-style pool + lap lanes
• Spa / hot tub
• Large clubhouse with social spaces
• Fitness center

🎾 Sports & Recreation

• Tennis courts
• Pickleball courts
• Bocce ball
• Basketball court (in some phases)
• Shuffleboard

🌴 Lifestyle Features

• Full-time activities director
• Community events + clubs
• Fire pit lounge areas
• Dog park
• Walking trails + lakes

(HomesByMarco)

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💰 HOA & CDD Fees (July 2026)

🏠 HOA Fees

• ~$260 – $600/month typical range
• Many homes cluster around $300–$450/month

(BEX Realty)

🧾 CDD Fees

• ~$1,300 – $2,500/year typical range

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What HOA usually includes:

• Gated security
• Lawn maintenance (many homes)
• Full resort amenities
• Community programming
• Common area maintenance

👉 Overall:
One of the best “amenities per dollar” ratios in Wellen Park.

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🏘️ Property Types

Renaissance includes:

• Attached villas (paired homes)
• Single-family homes
• 1-story and 2-story designs
• Lake + preserve view homes

❌ No condos
❌ No bundled golf requirement
❌ No 55+ restriction

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📏 Size of Homes

Villas

• ~1,400 – 1,800 sq ft

Single-family homes

• ~1,600 – 3,300+ sq ft (HomesByMarco)

Typical features:

• Open floorplans
• 2–3 car garages
• Covered lanais
• Optional pools in many homes

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⏳ Age of Properties (2026)

• Built: 2017–2025
• Most homes:
  • 1–8 years old (new to newer resale stock)

👉 This is a mature-but-still-modern community

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🚗 Distance Guide

To Downtown Venice

• 10–15 minutes (6–9 miles)

To Gulf Beaches

• Venice Beach: 15–20 minutes
• Caspersen Beach: 15–20 minutes
• Manasota Key: 20–25 minutes

To Sarasota

• 25–35 minutes

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💵 Average Cost to Buy (July 2026)

Villas / smaller homes

• $325,000 – $425,000

Most single-family homes

• $425,000 – $600,000

Larger / upgraded homes

• $600,000 – $800,000+

(BEX Realty)

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🌴 Why Residents Love Wellen Park (Big Picture)

Renaissance benefits from being inside the broader master plan:

• 🏙️ Downtown Wellen = restaurants, events, lakefront lifestyle
• 🎉 Weekly community programming and festivals
• ⚾ CoolToday Park (Atlanta Braves spring training)
• 🚴 Miles of trails and connected green space
• 🏖️ Quick access to multiple Gulf beaches
• 🏡 Wide housing mix from villas to luxury estates
• 🤝 Strong planned-community social structure

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🧭 Quick Summary

Renaissance =
👉 700-home resort-style gated community
👉 Villas + single-family homes
👉 $325K–$800K range
👉 ~$300–$450 HOA typical
👉 10–15 min to Venice + beaches
👉 One of the best value lifestyle communities in Wellen Park

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