North end, above U.S. 41
The Preserve
Single-family homes and villas by D.R. Horton. Established · resale
| Status | Established · resale. Marked sold out on the developer's June 2026 master plan map. |
|---|---|
| Builder | D.R. Horton |
| Home types | Single-family homes and villas |
| Age | Not listed by the developer as age-qualified |
| Gated | Yes, per 2017 Sarasota Magazine coverage |
| Where it sits | Off River Road and West Villages Parkway, per 2017 coverage; north of U.S. 41 on the developer's map. Approximate, from the developer's June 2026 master plan map, which is not to scale. |
| Mailing city vs. jurisdiction | Builder sales centers here use Venice, Florida or Englewood, Florida mailing addresses. Depending on the parcel, Wellen Park, Florida falls in the City of North Port, Florida or unincorporated Sarasota County. Check the specific parcel. |
What the neighborhood has
- Preserve and lake views, per 2017 coverage
- Resort pool, open-air cabana, pickleball, and bocce, per an independent guide
Amenity names are as the developer or builder describes them. Hours, access rules, and whether an amenity is included or a separate membership are set by the association documents.
Before you write an offer
- Get the current association documents and budget for this neighborhood, plus any sub-association.
- Look up the parcel on the Sarasota County property appraiser and tax collector sites to see the West Villages Improvement District line, if any. District vs. HOA.
- Confirm the flood zone and get an insurance quote on the specific address.
- Confirm the school assignment with Sarasota County Schools.
- For new construction, register your agent on your first visit and read the builder's contract.
Nearby on the map: Grand Palm · Gran Paradiso · Renaissance
Sources
- Sarasota Magazine, July 2017: Construction begins on The Preserve at West Villages
- Wellen Park Insider guide (independent)
- Developer master plan map, June 2026
Checked November 10, 2026. Prices are left out on purpose: builder base prices change often and rarely match what a finished home costs. Ask me for current numbers on a specific home.
Homes for sale
See what is for sale in Wellen Park, Florida, now.
Current homes for sale, new and resale, are on The Salty Palm Group Wellen Park, Florida living guide. Or call or text (941) 876-3990 or email [email protected], tell me which communities you are weighing, and I will send you the ones worth seeing.