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Gran Paradiso is a large gated community in Wellen Park's West Villages District, known for its Tuscan-style clubhouse and a mix of single-family homes, villas and multifamily homes. Most homes were built by Lennar after it revived the community in 2013. We're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, and we'd love to help you buy or sell in Gran Paradiso.
Builder and years. Developers Sam Rodgers and Lee Wetherington began Gran Paradiso in 2006, but work stalled in the recession. Lennar bought the community in 2013 and built most of the homes after that. Today it is largely a resale market.
Size and home types. About 1,068 acres, originally planned for 1,999 homes, with estate-style single-family homes, paired villas and multifamily homes.
Gated? Yes.
Amenities. A Tuscan-style clubhouse with a heated resort pool with zero-entry area and spa, fitness center, aerobics and yoga studio, locker rooms with a spa treatment room, sauna and steam room, plus 4 lighted tennis courts and 4 lighted pickleball courts.
HOA and CDD. Owners pay HOA dues, and Gran Paradiso is within the West Villages Improvement District (WVID), whose assessments appear on the property tax bill.
55+? Wellen Park lists Brightmore as its only age-qualified neighborhood with new homes. Gran Paradiso isn't marketed as 55+, but confirm any age or leasing rules in the HOA documents.
Location in Wellen Park. West Villages District, off U.S. 41, in land annexed into the City of North Port.
Market
Price Range
Source: Stellar MLS, 12 months ending Oct 2026. Graphic by Sand + Sea Homes.
Stellar MLS shows 131 closed sales in Gran Paradiso in the 12 months ending October 2026, with a median sale price of $410,000, a median of $215 per square foot and a median of 78 days on market. There were 19 active listings as of Oct. 21, 2026.
According to Realtor.com, Gran Paradiso's median listing price was $419,900 in October 2026, with 43 homes for sale. Villas and multifamily homes generally sit at the lower end and larger single-family homes at the upper end. Ask us for recent sales of the home style you want.
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 Gran Paradiso, 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
Gran Paradiso is off U.S. 41, close to IslandWalk and Downtown Wellen. 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
Gran Paradiso 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. Gran Paradiso is a gated community in Wellen Park's West Villages District.
Who built Gran Paradiso?
Gran Paradiso was started in 2006 by Sam Rodgers and Lee Wetherington. Lennar acquired it in 2013 and built most of the homes.
What amenities does Gran Paradiso have?
A Tuscan-style clubhouse with a heated resort pool and spa, fitness center, yoga studio, sauna and steam room, plus 4 lighted tennis courts and 4 lighted pickleball courts.
Is Gran Paradiso in Venice or North Port?
Gran Paradiso has a Venice mailing address, but the land was annexed into the City of North Port. Confirm the jurisdiction for any specific home.
Which schools are zoned for Gran Paradiso?
Based on Sarasota County Schools' School Zone Locator (checked Oct 20, 2026), Gran Paradiso 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.
