Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park is a new-construction community by Mattamy Homes in Venice, Sarasota County priced from $569K to $795K. The community features offering single-family homes. 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 IncentiveSunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park at a Glance
| Price Range | $569K – $795K |
| HOA Monthly | $387/month |
| School District | Sarasota County Schools |
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Single-Family Homes |
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 Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park
Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park has the feel of a neighborhood where people actually use their amenities. This isn't a community where the resort pool sits empty three seasons of the year — Wellen Park has built a genuine culture around outdoor living, and Sunstone Lakeside fits right into that. You'll see neighbors at the pickleball courts, regulars at the fitness center, and people actually using the fire pit and grilling station on weekend evenings. There's a full-time activities director on staff, which tells you a lot about who's buying here: active, socially inclined adults who want more than just a house. It skews toward empty nesters, retirees, and pre-retirees who moved from up north or out of a larger Florida home, but it's not age-restricted. The gated entry keeps things quiet, the lakeside setting gives the streetscape some natural breathing room, and Mattamy's home designs tend to feel more thoughtful than production-builder standard. The $568K to $794K price range puts this squarely in the move-up and lifestyle buyer category. Venice and the broader Wellen Park area sit in southern Sarasota County, roughly 20 miles south of downtown Sarasota via US-41 or I-75. You're about 25 minutes from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, and Venice Beach itself is under 15 minutes away — one of the more underrated Gulf Coast beaches in the region, known for its calmer pace and shark tooth hunting rather than the spring break crowds you'd find further north. Cool Today Park, the Atlanta Braves spring training stadium, is right in Wellen Park's downtown district, which also has waterfront dining, a town lake with paddleboarding, and a growing retail and restaurant scene. Publix, Costco, and most of your daily errands are accessible within a short drive along US-41 or Jacaranda Boulevard. Schools are zoned through Sarasota County Schools, which consistently ranks among the stronger public school districts in Florida — a legitimate selling point if that matters to your household. The $387 per month HOA covers the resort amenities, common area maintenance, and gated entry — that's on the higher end for the area, but it's buying you a legitimately well-run amenity package, not just a mailbox and a mowed median. One thing to understand about Wellen Park broadly: it's a master-planned development with multiple builder villages, and some sections carry a CDD (Community Development District) in addition to HOA fees — confirm with the sales team whether Sunstone Lakeside carries a CDD assessment on top of that HOA figure, because that changes your monthly carrying cost in a real way. Mattamy Homes typically runs six to twelve months on build timelines depending on where you are in their production cycle, and they do allow more personalization through their design center than pure production builders. Florida's insurance market is a real conversation in any coastal-adjacent Sarasota County purchase — budget accordingly and talk to an independent insurance broker before you're under contract, not after.
New Homes From
$569K – $795K
Barrett's Take on Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park
Here's my take on Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park — and I'll be straight with you, this is one of the more compelling Mattamy communities in Sarasota County right now. Wellen Park itself has become one of the fastest-growing master-planned communities in the country, and for good reason: the bones of this place are solid, the infrastructure is there, and it doesn't feel like a half-finished suburb. Mattamy builds a genuinely livable floor plan — they think about how people actually move through a house, not just how it photographs. At $568K to $794K for single-family in Venice, you're paying for a finished, amenity-rich lifestyle product. The resort pool, pickleball courts, full-time activities director — that's not filler, that's what people at this price point are actually buying. The buyer who thrives here is typically someone 45-plus, either pre-retirement or already there, who wants low-maintenance living without sacrificing space or quality. If you're a young family looking for top-tier school priority or proximity to a major employment hub, this probably isn't your best fit — and I'll explain why in a second. On negotiation: Mattamy isn't a high-volume discounter like D.R. Horton, so don't walk in expecting 10% off the base price — it won't happen. What they do flex on, especially during a sale event like the Semi-Annual Sale they're running now, is closing cost contributions and design center credits on select inventory homes. The word "select" matters — those deals are on specific homes they need to move, not the lot with the pond view you've already fallen in love with. Lot premiums here are real and can run anywhere from a few thousand dollars for a modest corner lot to $30,000–$50,000 or more for premium water or conservation views, which are genuinely plentiful in Wellen Park. Always ask for the full lot premium sheet upfront. On the HOA: $387 a month is toward the higher end, but it's covering a lot of amenity infrastructure including the gated entry and the activities programming. Confirm in writing exactly what's included and whether there's a separate CDD — Wellen Park communities commonly carry CDD fees that show up on your tax bill, and that's not small print you want to find at closing. Commute-wise, Venice sits at the southern end of Sarasota County, so you're looking at US-41 and I-75 as your main arteries. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is roughly 30–40 minutes north depending on traffic, and Tampa International is about 90 minutes on a normal day — plan for more in season. Downtown Sarasota is maybe 25–30 minutes up US-41. Major employers like Sarasota Memorial Hospital and the medical corridor along Cattlemen Road are accessible but not quick. This is not a community for someone commuting daily to Tampa or St. Pete — the math doesn't work. Schools serving this area fall under Sarasota County Schools, which is one of the stronger public school districts in the state, consistently ranked well statewide. That said, specific school assignments depend on where you land in the boundary lines, so verify current assignments for this exact community before assuming. Day-to-day, Wellen Park feels intentional — the Downtown Wellen area has restaurants, a lake, and events that actually draw people out of their houses. It's not suburban sprawl. It has a pulse.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park
Home Types Available
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
Community Amenities
School District
Sarasota County Schools
Verify current zoning with the district before purchase.
HOA Details
$387/month
Covers community maintenance and amenities. Ask Barrett for the full HOA disclosure.
County
Builder
Why Buyers Choose Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park
Located in Venice, Sarasota County — easy access to Tampa Bay employment centers, beaches, and everyday conveniences.
Premium homes starting from $569K, 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 Resort-Style Pool with Beach Entry and Lap Lanes, Spa, Clubhouse and 9 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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The on-site sales rep at Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park works for Mattamy Homes. They will not tell you about the lot premium you should avoid, the upgrades that do not add resale value, or the contract clauses that favor the builder. Barrett handles all of that. His representation costs you nothing — the builder pays the commission. Call (813) 692-9099 or fill out the form below.
Current Incentive at Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park
Semi-Annual Sale — savings on select homes
Builder incentives change frequently. Barrett can confirm this incentive is still available and help you take full advantage of it.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park
How much do homes cost in Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park?
New homes in Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park are priced from $569K to $795K. 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 Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park?
Sunstone Lakeside 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 Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park offer?
Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park amenities include Resort-Style Pool with Beach Entry and Lap Lanes, Spa, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pickleball Courts, Dog Park, Tot Lot, Fire Pit, Grilling Station, Event Lawn, Full-Time Activities Director, Gated Entry. The HOA fee is $387 per month, which covers community maintenance and amenity access.
What schools serve Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park?
Sunstone Lakeside 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 20, 2026
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