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⭐ Why Residents Love It

Homeowners are drawn to this community because it delivers a true “country club lifestyle without country club initiation fees”:

• ⛳ Bundled golf membership included with ownership (no large buy-in)
• 🏡 Brand-new homes with modern layouts and warranties
• 🏊 Resort amenities included for all residents
• 🍽️ On-site clubhouse dining + social calendar
• 🌴 Central Wellen Park location (near everything)
• 🚗 20–25 min to Gulf beaches (and improving with road expansions)
• 🤝 Strong social environment for retirees + seasonal residents

👉 It’s often described as:
“Affordable bundled golf living inside a brand-new master-planned city.”

🧠 Important Fact About This Neighborhood

This is the ONLY true bundled golf community inside Wellen Park.

That means:

• Golf membership is included (not optional in most cases)
• No separate $30K–$100K club initiation fee like private clubs
• Residents share access to the same championship course

👉 This is what makes it fundamentally different from Everly, Solstice, Palmera, etc.

🏡 Amenities (Full Resort + Golf Lifestyle)

⛳ Golf & Club Amenities

• 18-hole championship golf course
• Pro shop
• Practice facilities (driving range, short game areas)
• Clubhouse with dining + bar
• Member events & tournaments

🏊 Resort Amenities

• Resort-style pool with cabanas
• Fitness center
• Tennis courts
• Pickleball courts
• Dog park
• Event lawn / social spaces

🌴 Community Lifestyle

• Gated entries
• Walking paths & lake views
• Social programming (clubs, activities, events)

💰 HOA & CDD Fees (July 2026 Realistic Range)

🏠 HOA Fees (Monthly)

• $500 – $1,800/month
• Most single-family homes: ~$550 – $800/month
• Condos / lower tiers: lower or higher depending on golf inclusion

🧾 CDD Fees (Annual)

• $1,500 – $3,300/year

What HOA typically includes:

• Bundled golf membership (key difference)
• Resort amenities (pool, clubhouse, fitness, courts)
• Landscaping / irrigation (varies by product)
• Cable/internet in some home types
• Gate/security and common maintenance

👉 The big takeaway:
Higher HOA, but it replaces a private club membership cost.

🏘️ Property Types

Wellen Park Golf & Country Club offers the widest mix in Wellen Park:

• Condos
• Verandas
• Coach homes
• Single-family homes
• Estate-style homes

👉 This creates a full lifestyle + full price ladder inside one community

📏 Size of Homes & Layouts

Condos / Verandas

• ~1,100 – 1,700 sq ft

Coach Homes

• ~1,400 – 1,900 sq ft

Single-Family Homes

• ~1,850 – 2,800+ sq ft

Estate Homes

• ~2,800 – 3,400+ sq ft

⏳ Age of Properties (2026)

• Construction: 2022–2027 buildout
• Average home age:
  • 0–4 years old (very new inventory)
• Still in active expansion phase

🚗 Location & Distances

To Downtown Venice

• 10–15 minutes (6–9 miles)

To Gulf Beaches

• Venice Beach: 20–25 minutes
• Caspersen Beach: 20–25 minutes
• Manasota Key: 25–30 minutes

To Sarasota

• 35–45 minutes

👉 Future road improvements may reduce beach travel times further.

💵 Average Cost to Buy (July 2026)

Condos / Entry level

• $250,000 – $400,000

Coach / Veranda homes

• $350,000 – $500,000

Single-family homes

• $450,000 – $750,000

Estate / premium golf lots

• $750,000 – $1.1M+

🌴 Why Residents Love Wellen Park (Big Picture)

This community benefits from the larger Wellen Park master plan:

• 🏙️ “New town” feel with Downtown Wellen (restaurants + events)
• 🎉 Live entertainment, festivals, weekly programming
• ⚾ CoolToday Park (Atlanta Braves spring training)
• 🚴 20+ miles of trails + green space
• 🏖️ Close to multiple Gulf beaches
• 🏡 Wide housing mix from villas to luxury estates
• 🤝 Strong sense of planned community lifestyle

🧭 Quick Summary

Wellen Park Golf & Country Club =
👉 Only bundled golf community in Wellen Park
👉 1,300–1,400 homes
👉 $250K–$1.1M+ range
👉 $500–$1,800 HOA (includes golf)
👉 Resort + country club lifestyle
👉 10–15 min to Venice / ~20–25 min to beaches
👉 Best fit for golfers + social active residents