Brightmore at Wellen Park is a new-construction community by Mattamy Homes in Venice, Sarasota County priced from $416K to $618K. The community features offering single-family homes, villas. Zoned for Sarasota County Schools. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
Current Builder Incentive
Semi-Annual Sale — savings on select homes
Verified Jul 19, 2026
Confirm This IncentiveBrightmore at Wellen Park at a Glance
| Price Range | $416K – $618K |
| HOA Monthly | $494/month |
| School District | Sarasota County Schools |
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Single-Family HomesVillas |
Amenities
Current Incentive
Semi-Annual Sale — savings on select homes
Mattamy Homes Special Offers
Semi-Annual Sale — savings on select homes
Full terms at Mattamy HomesScraped Jul 19, 2026 — verify current terms with Mattamy Homes or contact Barrett
About Brightmore at Wellen Park
Brightmore at Wellen Park is an active adult community — 55 and older — and that shapes everything about how it feels when you pull through the gates. This isn't a neighborhood where you'll hear kids on bikes or school buses rolling through at 7am. It's quiet, unhurried, and intentionally designed for people who are done with the hustle and ready to actually use their weekends. The pickleball scene here is serious — nine courts including a stadium court means this isn't just a token amenity, it's a legitimate gathering point, and you'll see it in use most mornings. The resort-style pool, lap pool, clubhouse café, and on-site activities coordinator give this place a social energy that doesn't feel forced. The people who live here are mostly retirees and pre-retirees who moved to Sarasota County on purpose — they wanted warm weather, a low-maintenance lifestyle, and neighbors in the same chapter of life. The vibe is active without being frantic, social without being loud. Location-wise, Brightmore sits within Wellen Park, one of the fastest-growing master-planned developments in Southwest Florida, right on the southern edge of Sarasota County near the Charlotte County line. You're off US-41 and River Road, which gives you straightforward access to Venice proper — about 10 to 15 minutes north — and to downtown Sarasota in roughly 30 to 35 minutes. Cool Today Park, the Atlanta Braves spring training stadium, is essentially in your backyard, which is either a great selling point or a logistical footnote depending on your feelings about baseball season traffic. The beaches at Venice and Nokomis are close — under 20 minutes in most cases — and Manasota Key is an easy drive if you want to get off the tourist trail. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is about 40 minutes north on US-41 or via I-75. For everyday needs, the Wellen Park town center has grocery, dining, and retail options that keep expanding as the broader development fills in. Sarasota County Schools serves the area, though as an age-restricted community, school proximity isn't typically a decision driver for buyers here. The $494 monthly HOA is the number you need to sit with before you fall in love with the floor plan. That's on the higher side, but for a 55-plus community with this level of amenity infrastructure — pools, fitness studio, pickleball complex, activities staff, and typically lawn care and exterior maintenance included — it reflects what it actually costs to run an operation like this. There's no CDD listed for this community, which if accurate is worth noting because CDDs can add several hundred dollars a year to your tax bill in many new construction neighborhoods. Mattamy Homes builds to a solid quality standard at this price point — they're not the cheapest builder in the market, but they're not cutting corners either, and their floor plans tend to use space efficiently. Build timelines with Mattamy in active communities like this have generally been in the 8 to 14 month range depending on where you are in the production queue, though that can shift. If you're making a move from out of state and trying to coordinate timing, get a clear written projection from the community sales team before you commit. The $416,000 to $618,000 price range covers both villas and single-family homes, so the entry point is more accessible than the top of the range suggests — but make sure you're comparing the same product type when you're shopping.
New Homes From
$416K – $618K
Barrett's Take on Brightmore at Wellen Park
Here's my take on Brightmore at Wellen Park — this one's worth a serious look, but it's a very specific kind of buyer who belongs here. Mattamy builds a quality product with floor plans that actually make sense (good storage, real laundry rooms, owners suites that feel like they were designed by someone who's used one), and Wellen Park as a master-planned community has genuine momentum behind it. The catch? This is a 55+ active adult community, so if that's your life stage, the amenities package here is legitimately impressive — nine pickleball courts including a stadium court, a resort-style pool plus a lap pool, a clubhouse with a café and bar, and an on-site activities coordinator. That's not filler. Where I'd pump the brakes is on the $494/month HOA. You need to read exactly what's covered before you fall in love with a floor plan. In most Wellen Park communities, those fees cover landscaping, amenities access, and common area maintenance — but they don't eliminate the need for your own homeowner's insurance in a market that's gotten brutal across Sarasota County. Factor that in before you run your budget numbers. On negotiation — Mattamy's not a pushover, but they're also not DR Horton moving cookie-cutter inventory at razor-thin margins. With the Semi-Annual Sale running, there may be real money on the table on select homes, but "select" is doing a lot of work in that sentence. The discounts tend to concentrate on inventory homes or specific lots that have been sitting. If you're building from scratch, the leverage is different — ask about closing cost contributions, structural upgrades, and lot premium reductions before you ask about countertops. Mattamy uses a preferred lender and will dangle incentives tied to using them. Get a competing Loan Estimate from an outside lender anyway. On lot premiums, expect pond and conservation lots to add anywhere from $10,000 to $40,000+ depending on the view, and corner lots in active adult communities often carry a premium because buyers want the extra yard space. Know your walkaway number on the lot before you go in. For day-to-day life — Venice and the broader Wellen Park area genuinely delivers for the buyer who's done with the grind. You're about 15 minutes from Venice Beach, close to the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice campus on Laurel Road, and the Atlanta Braves spring training facility at CoolToday Park is literally inside Wellen Park. Downtown Wellen has restaurants, a lake, live music — it's real infrastructure, not a rendering. The trade-off is commute: if you're still working, Sarasota proper is 20-30 minutes north on US-41 or I-75, and Tampa is a solid 75-90 minutes depending on traffic. This community makes the most sense if you're retired or remote, want serious recreational amenities, and want to be in Sarasota County without paying Siesta Key prices. Sarasota County Schools serve the broader area and consistently rank among Florida's best, though as a 55+ community, that's likely not your primary criteria.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at Brightmore at Wellen Park
Home Types Available
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
Single-story or low-maintenance paired homes, popular with downsizers and active adults.
Community Amenities
School District
Sarasota County Schools
Verify current zoning with the district before purchase.
HOA Details
$494/month
Covers community maintenance and amenities. Ask Barrett for the full HOA disclosure.
County
Builder
Why Buyers Choose Brightmore at Wellen Park
Located in Venice, Sarasota County — easy access to Tampa Bay employment centers, beaches, and everyday conveniences.
Premium homes starting from $416K, offering high-end finishes and spacious floor plans for discerning buyers.
Built by Mattamy Homes, established in 1978 — a builder with a track record Tampa Bay buyers can evaluate before signing.
Community amenities include 9 Pickleball Courts Including Stadium Court, Resort-Style Pool, Lap Pool and 5 more — lifestyle perks that come with your HOA.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes was founded in 1978 in Canada by Peter Gilgan, and it's grown into the largest privately-owned homebuilder in North America. That's not a small distinction — privately owned means they're not answering to Wall Street every quarter, which often translates into longer-term thinking about design and community planning.
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Current Incentive at Brightmore at Wellen Park
Semi-Annual Sale — savings on select homes
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brightmore at Wellen Park
How much do homes cost in Brightmore at Wellen Park?
New homes in Brightmore at Wellen Park are priced from $416K to $618K. Pricing depends on the floor plan, lot premium, and design center selections. Contact Barrett Henry at (813) 692-9099 for the most current pricing and available incentives.
Who is the builder of Brightmore at Wellen Park?
Brightmore at Wellen Park is built by Mattamy Homes. Mattamy Homes was founded in 1978 in Canada by Peter Gilgan, and it's grown into the largest privately-owned homebuilder in North America. Barrett Henry provides free buyer representation so you have an agent working for you, not the builder.
What amenities does Brightmore at Wellen Park offer?
Brightmore at Wellen Park amenities include 9 Pickleball Courts Including Stadium Court, Resort-Style Pool, Lap Pool, Clubhouse with Cafe and Bar, Fitness Center, Yoga and Group Fitness Studio, Lounge Areas, On-Site Activities Coordinator. The HOA fee is $494 per month, which covers community maintenance and amenity access.
What schools serve Brightmore at Wellen Park?
Brightmore at Wellen Park is located in Venice, Sarasota County and is zoned for Sarasota County Schools schools. School zoning can change, so verify current assignments with the district before purchasing.
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Last updated: July 19, 2026
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