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Brightmore is Wellen Park's first 55+ neighborhood: single-story Mattamy Homes villas and single-family homes behind a gated entry, right next to CoolToday Park, with a big clubhouse under construction. We're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, and we can represent you with Mattamy or on a resale.
Builder and years. Built by Mattamy Homes. It was announced in April 2023, and Mattamy is still selling.
Home types and size. 649 homes are planned: 128 paired villas and 521 single-family homes. All are single-story with two-car garages.
Gated? Yes, Brightmore has a gated entry.
Amenities. A 21,000-plus-square-foot clubhouse is under construction. Plans include a resort-style pool and a lap pool, 8 pickleball courts plus a stadium court, a fitness center and group fitness studio, a yoga lawn, and separate paw parks for small and large dogs, with events and clubs.
HOA and CDD. Owners pay HOA dues. Ask whether the home is within the West Villages Improvement District and what appears on the tax bill.
55+? Yes. Brightmore is an age-qualified 55+ community.
Location in Wellen Park. Playmore District, along West Villages Parkway, next to CoolToday Park.
Market
Price Range
Source: Stellar MLS, 12 months ending Oct 2026. Graphic by Sand + Sea Homes.
Stellar MLS shows 61 closed sales in Brightmore in the 12 months ending October 2026, with a median sale price of $525,000, a median of $278 per square foot and a median of 19 days on market. There were 11 active listings as of Oct. 21, 2026.
On Oct. 20, 2026, Mattamy's Brightmore plans on Wellen Park ranged from $478,990 to $635,990, with a move-in-ready home listed at $656,841. Ask us about current incentives and resales.
Every Wellen Park neighborhood has its own HOA, and many homes also carry special-district assessments, so we check the details with you line by line:
City or county. Depending on location, a Wellen Park home is in the City of North Port or unincorporated Sarasota County, which affects taxes and services. Confirm it for the specific property.
Association documents and tax bill. Review the HOA budget, what the dues cover, and the leasing, pet and architectural rules, and check the tax bill for West Villages Improvement District assessments.
Zoned public schools for Brightmore, from Sarasota County Schools' School Zone Locator (checked Oct 20, 2026 using addresses inside the neighborhood):
Elementary: Taylor Ranch Elementary School
Middle: Venice Middle School
High: Wellen Park High School
Wellen Park High School is a new zone on the district's map. Sarasota County choice options include Pine View School in Osprey, the district's gifted magnet for grades 2-12 (eligibility testing required), and Booker Middle School's audition-based Visual and Performing Arts magnet. School boundaries change, so always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with Sarasota County Schools before you buy.
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Nearby
Brightmore is next to CoolToday Park, where the Tiki Bar is open year-round. Downtown Wellen has restaurants, shops, a food truck park and an 80-acre lake, CoolToday Park hosts Atlanta Braves spring training and events year-round, and Wellen Park's 30-plus miles of trails connect the neighborhoods. U.S. 41, River Road and I-75 are the main routes in and out.
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More Wellen Park Neighborhoods
Brightmore is one of many neighborhoods in Wellen Park. Head back to our Wellen Park homes and living guide for the big picture, or explore more of Wellen Park:
Yes. Brightmore is Wellen Park's first age-qualified 55+ neighborhood.
Who builds Brightmore?
Mattamy Homes builds Brightmore's single-story paired villas and single-family homes.
How many homes will Brightmore have?
Brightmore is planned for 649 homes: 128 paired villas and 521 single-family homes.
Is Brightmore gated?
Yes. Brightmore has a gated entry off West Villages Parkway, next to CoolToday Park.
Which schools are zoned for Brightmore?
Based on Sarasota County Schools' School Zone Locator (checked Oct 20, 2026), Brightmore is zoned for Taylor Ranch Elementary School, Venice Middle School and Wellen Park High School. Boundaries change, so confirm the schools for a specific address with Sarasota County Schools.
