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Wellen Park
Wellen Park

Wellen Park · Resort style · Gated

The Preserve in Wellen Park

The Preserve is a Wellen Park community of Lennar-built single-family homes in a secluded setting, with scenic nature views, a resort pool, pickleball, and bocce ball.

At a glance

The Preserve at a glance

A gated West Villages neighborhood of single-family homes and twin villas surrounded by preserve and lake views, with its own pool, clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball, and bocce, Publix 5 minutes away, and I-75 7 minutes from the gate.

Airport
Punta Gorda (PGD) 42 min, SRQ 44 min, TPA 101 min
Lifestyle
Resort style, Gated

Amenities

  • Gated
  • Clubhouse
  • Resort pool
  • Fitness center
  • Pickleball

The area

Living in The Preserve

Overview of The Preserve

Newest listings
$339,000 to $489,000, median $404,500 (September 24, 2026)
Home types
Single-family homes and twin villas, 2 to 4 bedrooms, two-car garages
Gated
Yes, a gated neighborhood with preserve and lake views
School district
Sarasota County: Taylor Ranch, Venice Middle, Wellen Park High
I-75
Exit 191 at River Road, 7 min
Braves spring training
CoolToday Park, 10 min drive
Beach
Manasota Beach 19 min, Venice Beach 20 min

About The Preserve at Wellen Park

  • Gated streets with preserve and lake views around a resort-style pool, covered outdoor space, and a clubhouse gathering room
  • Pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, and a fitness center inside the neighborhood
  • Publix at West Villages Marketplace 5 minutes away and Downtown Wellen 6 minutes away
  • Live music under the Heritage Tree in Downtown Wellen, 6 to 9 pm most evenings and 9 am to 1 pm Sundays
  • Kayak launch toward the Myakka River at Senator Bob Johnson's Landing, 7 minutes away
  • Fall 2026 in Downtown Wellen: Spooktacular October 30, Wine Festival November 13 to 14

Schools near The Preserve

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 The Preserve

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Things to do near The Preserve

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Parks and outdoors near The Preserve

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Shopping near The Preserve

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Health care near The Preserve

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Getting around near The Preserve

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The Preserve homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 4 newest listings in The Preserve on September 24, 2026 (2 townhomes, 2 single-family homes) ranged from $339,000 to $489,000, with a median list price of $404,500, about $228 per square foot. 2 of them were already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in The Preserve 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 The Preserve

  • What the HOA and any CDD fees are, what they cover, and whether a transfer fee applies at closing
  • 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 The Preserve? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

The Preserve FAQ

Who builds homes in The Preserve?

Homes in The Preserve are built by Lennar. The community features single-family homes in a secluded Wellen Park setting with scenic nature views.

What amenities does The Preserve have?

The Preserve offers light amenities, including a resort pool, an open-air cabana, pickleball, and bocce ball, all set within a secluded community with scenic nature views.

What size homes are in The Preserve?

Single-family homes in The Preserve range from two to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms, and they include two-car garages.

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

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The Preserve

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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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