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Wellen Park · Resort style · Gated · New construction

Sunstone Lakeside in Wellen Park

Sunstone Lakeside is a gated Wellen Park neighborhood of single-family homes with lake, preserve, and neighborhood views, plus two amenity centers including a resort-style campus.

At a glance

Sunstone Lakeside at a glance

A gated Mattamy Homes enclave of single-family homes on 50 to 60 foot homesites with lake and preserve views, a short drive from CoolToday Park and Downtown Wellen, with access to two Sunstone amenity centers.

Airport
SRQ 52 min, Punta Gorda (PGD) 46 min
Lifestyle
Resort style, Gated, New construction

Getting there

  • Manasota Key21 min11 miNearest beach
  • Downtown Sarasota48 min32 mi
  • SRQ airport56 min38 mi
  • Tampa airport (TPA)109 min85 mi
  • Downtown Tampa98 min82 mi
  • Downtown St. Pete85 min67 mi

Drive times by road, OSRM, checked October 7, 2026.

Homes: single-family, gated. From the homes for sale and the community guide, as of October 11, 2026.

Amenities

  • Gated
  • Clubhouse
  • Resort pool
  • Lap pool
  • Fitness center
  • Pickleball
  • Dog park
  • Playground

The area

Living in Sunstone Lakeside

Overview of Sunstone Lakeside

Listings now
$564,694 to $794,551, median $608,441 (September 24, 2026)
Home types
One and two story single-family homes by Mattamy Homes
Floor plans
1,894 to 3,057 sq ft, 3 to 5 bedrooms (Mattamy, 2024)
Gated
Yes, own entrance on West Villages Parkway
School district
Sarasota County: Taylor Ranch, Venice Middle, Wellen Park High
Downtown Wellen
6 min drive
Beach
Manasota Beach Park, 20 min drive

About Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park

  • Homesites of 50 to 60 feet with views of a 10 acre central lake and preserves
  • Two amenity centers, including the resort-style Sunstone campus with pool, lap lanes, and pickleball
  • A 12 foot wide boardwalk that also takes golf carts links the neighborhood to the amenity campus
  • Gated entrance on West Villages Parkway just south of CoolToday Park
  • Fresh Harvest Farmers Market in Downtown Wellen every Sunday, 9 am to 1 pm
  • More than 30 miles of connected Wellen Park trails

Sunstone Lakeside suits buyers who want a gated setting, a single-family home with modern finishes and 2 to 5 bedrooms, and shared amenities close to home. The community is gated. Details on HOA maintenance coverage, any age restriction, and club membership requirements should be confirmed before you write an offer, along with fees and what they include. Contact Janelle Mertins for current listings and a private tour of Sunstone Lakeside.

Thinking about a move to Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park? Janelle can tell you which neighborhoods fit the way you live. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Schools near Sunstone Lakeside

Assigned schools depend on the address; confirm with the school district. Florida school grades from the Department of Education (opens in a new tab)

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Restaurants near Sunstone Lakeside

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Things to do near Sunstone Lakeside

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Parks and outdoors near Sunstone Lakeside

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Shopping near Sunstone Lakeside

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Health care near Sunstone Lakeside

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Getting around near Sunstone Lakeside

Commuting from Sunstone Lakeside? Janelle can tell you what the drive is like from each neighborhood. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Sunstone Lakeside homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 9 newest listings in Sunstone Lakeside on September 24, 2026 (9 single-family homes) ranged from $564,694 to $794,551, with a median list price of $608,441, about $273 per square foot. 1 of them was already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park are really selling for? Janelle will tell you straight. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

What to know before you buy in Sunstone Lakeside

  • What the HOA and any CDD fees are, what they cover, and whether a transfer fee applies at closing
  • Call or text Janelle before you visit a model home or register on a builder's website, so she can represent you
  • Rental and lease rules, if you may rent the home out
  • Drive times at the hours you would really travel, to work, to SRQ, and to the beaches

Buying in Sunstone Lakeside? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Sunstone Lakeside FAQ

Is Sunstone Lakeside gated?

Yes. Sunstone Lakeside is a gated neighborhood in Wellen Park, with single-family homes arranged around lake, preserve, and internal neighborhood views for a connected, welcoming streetscape.

Who builds homes in Sunstone Lakeside?

Mattamy Homes is offering builder incentives in Sunstone Lakeside. Homes include modern finishes, impact-resistant glass windows, natural gas connections, and 2- or 3-car garages on 50-foot and 60-foot homesites. Contact Janelle Mertins to confirm current builder options.

What amenities does Sunstone Lakeside have?

Sunstone Lakeside residents have two amenity centers, including the resort-style campus at Sunstone. Contact Janelle Mertins for a current, detailed list of what each amenity center offers.

Have a question about Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park that is not answered here? Ask Janelle. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

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Climate

Weather, month by month

Average high and low in °F, and rain in inches, for each month.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

  1. Janhigh 72.5°low 52.3°2.8 in
  2. Febhigh 74.9°low 54.6°1.9 in
  3. Marhigh 78.2°low 58.1°2.9 in
  4. Aprhigh 82.5°low 62.7°2.5 in
  5. Mayhigh 87.5°low 68.2°2.6 in
  6. Junhigh 90.0°low 73.6°7.1 in
  7. Julhigh 91.1°low 75.2°7.4 in
  8. Aughigh 91.5°low 75.3°9.1 in
  9. Sephigh 90.2°low 74.1°6.0 in
  10. Octhigh 86.3°low 68.3°2.8 in
  11. Novhigh 80.0°low 60.1°1.8 in
  12. Dechigh 75.2°low 55.2°2.3 in

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NOAA National Hurricane Center, https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/); June through September is the rainy season, with most afternoons bringing a short thunderstorm.

NOAA climate normals, 1991 to 2020, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals), as reproduced in the Sarasota, Florida climate table (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarasota,_Florida); read 2026-10-04.

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  • Aerial of the amenity center and pool at Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park, Venice, FloridaNow selling

    Mattamy Homes · Wellen Park

    Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park

    Single-family homes on 50 and 60-foot homesites, about 1,894 to 3,057 sq ft, 2 to 4 bedrooms, 8 floor plans, 10 quick move-ins

    $507,990 to $725,990

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  • Janelle did a great job selling our house. We have worked with 4 realtors over the past 19 years in FL, and she was by far the best. She is very knowledgeable about the real estate market, and was great at communicating with us throughout the sales process. Her responses to our emails and texts were very detailed and timely. She was also very proactive with recommendations on how to get our house ready for sale, and she went above and beyond to make sure our house was sparkling clean and staged appropriately to make sure our house stood out compared to others. The video she created for our...

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