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Wellen Park
Wellen Park

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Wellen Park

Wellen Park homes for sale: 11,000 acres between Venice and North Port with new construction at many price points. Current listings with Janelle.

At a glance

Wellen Park at a glance

Wellen Park is a master-planned community of more than 11,000 acres between Venice and North Port, known for walkable Downtown Wellen on Grand Lake, over 30 miles of connected trails, and CoolToday Park, spring training home of the Atlanta Braves.

Median list price
$440K
Communities
22

Median list price of the 160 homes for sale in Wellen Park on her site's home search (Stellar MLS), as of October 10, 2026.

Getting there

  • Manasota Key17 min9 miNearest beach
  • Downtown Sarasota45 min31 mi
  • SRQ airport53 min36 mi
  • Tampa airport (TPA)106 min84 mi
  • Downtown Tampa95 min80 mi
  • Downtown St. Pete81 min66 mi

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

Population by county

  • Sarasota County 459,547 (2024), up 10% since 2019
  • Manatee County 429,792 (2024), up 12% since 2019
  • Charlotte County 201,064 (2024), up 11% since 2019

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, census.gov (opens in a new tab).

The area

Living in Wellen Park

Overview of Wellen Park

Buyers choose it for new construction across many neighborhoods and price points, about 16 minutes from Gulf beaches.

Size
More than 11,000 acres between Venice and North Port
Spring training
CoolToday Park, Atlanta Braves spring training home since 2019
School district
Sarasota County Schools; Downtown Wellen zoned to Wellen Park High (opened Aug 2026)
Home types
12 single-family, 7 condos, 7 townhomes among 26 newest listings (Sept 24, 2026)
Median list price
$472,450, about $260 per sq ft (26 newest listings, Sept 24, 2026)
Price range
$267,990 to $2,595,000 (Sept 24, 2026); 4 pending or under contract

About Wellen Park

  • Downtown Wellen centers on Grand Lake, with a 2.8-mile lakeside trail, the Solis Hall stage and kayak, paddleboard and e-bike rentals.
  • Over 30 miles of connected trails, including the 3-plus-mile Oakheart Trail with boardwalks and the 2.5-mile Buttonwood Trail.
  • CoolToday Park hosts Atlanta Braves spring training and, in summer, the Braves Florida Complex League.
  • Downtown Wellen hosts Oktoberfest, a wine festival with 40-plus vintners, fine arts festivals and the Luminescence Festival.
  • Neighborhoods by builders including Mattamy, Neal, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, Lennar, D.R. Horton and custom home builders.

Schools near Wellen Park

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 Wellen Park

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Things to do near Wellen Park

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Parks and outdoors near Wellen Park

  • Grand Lake Trail (opens in a new tab)

    1 min drive

    Lakeside walking trail

    A 2.8-mile loop of paved and shell paths around Grand Lake in Downtown Wellen, with parking, restrooms and nearby dining.

    19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293

    Show on map: Grand Lake Trail

  • Senator Bob Johnson's Landing

    6 min drive

    Kayak launch

    Kayak launch where paddlers head toward the Myakka River Rookery, with birds, turtles and alligators along the way.

    9083 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293

    Show on map: Senator Bob Johnson's Landing

  • Warm Mineral Springs Park

    11 min drive

    City park

    An 81-acre City of North Port park at Warm Mineral Springs, listed in the Sarasota County park inventory.

    12220 San Servando Ave, North Port, FL 34286

    Show on map: Warm Mineral Springs Park

  • Snook Haven

    13 min drive

    County water access park

    A county water access park on East Venice Avenue, north of Wellen Park.

    5000 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292

    Show on map: Snook Haven

  • Manasota Beach Park

    16 min drive

    County beach park

    Manasota Key beach with a public boat ramp, lifeguarded areas, restrooms, a rinse station, trails and kayaking.

    8570 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL 34223

    Show on map: Manasota Beach Park

  • Caspersen Beach Park

    16 min drive

    County beach park

    An 80-acre beach park with fitness equipment, trails, wildlife viewing, kayaking, fishing, picnic areas and grills.

    4100 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: Caspersen Beach Park

  • The Legacy Trail (opens in a new tab)

    17 min drive

    Paved rail trail

    Paved trail that starts at the Venice Train Depot (mile 0) and runs north to Payne Park in Sarasota, with free parking and rest stations every mile.

    303 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: The Legacy Trail

  • Myakka State Forest (opens in a new tab)

    18 min drive

    State forest

    An 8,593-acre state forest with over 40 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, Myakka River frontage and primitive camping.

    2555 S River Rd, Englewood, FL 34223

    Show on map: Myakka State Forest

  • Brohard Park and Venice Fishing Pier

    19 min drive

    City beach park and fishing pier

    Fishing pier and bait shop popular with local anglers, next to a dog-friendly beach with public parking and restrooms.

    1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: Brohard Park and Venice Fishing Pier

  • Venice Beach

    20 min drive

    Public beach

    Downtown Venice beach with swimming, volleyball and bird watching, plus shelters and pavilions for waterfront gatherings.

    101 The Esplanade, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: Venice Beach

  • Blind Pass Beach Park

    25 min drive

    County beach park

    A 61.8-acre Manasota Key beach park with bird watching, kayaking, fishing, picnicking and trail walking.

    6725 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL 34223

    Show on map: Blind Pass Beach Park

  • Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park

    27 min drive

    City nature park

    A 162-acre City of North Port environmental park, listed in the Sarasota County park inventory.

    6968 Reisterstown Rd, North Port, FL 34291

    Show on map: Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park

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Shopping near Wellen Park

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Health care near Wellen Park

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Getting around near Wellen Park

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Wellen Park homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 26 newest Wellen Park listings on September 24, 2026 (12 single-family homes, 7 condos, 7 townhomes) ranged from $267,990 to $2,595,000, with a median list price of $472,450, about $260 per square foot. 4 of them were already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in 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 Wellen Park

  • A master-planned community of more than 11,000 acres between Venice and North Port.
  • Home to CoolToday Park, the Atlanta Braves' spring training stadium, and a walkable downtown.
  • New construction across many neighborhoods and price points.

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

Wellen Park FAQ

Who builds in Wellen Park?

Several national and regional builders; Janelle's Wellen Park guide covers them.

Can I use my own agent with Wellen Park builders?

Yes. Register your agent on your first builder visit.

How far is Wellen Park from Sarasota?

About 35 minutes south.

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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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