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IslandWalk is one of Wellen Park's original neighborhoods, a gated community of villas and single-family homes laid out along canals and lakes, with Venetian-style bridges and one of the biggest amenity packages in the area. It is a resale market now, which means established landscaping and no waiting on construction. We're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, and we'd love to help you buy or sell in IslandWalk.
Builder and years. Built by DiVosta, a PulteGroup brand, starting in the mid-2000s and continuing into the 2020s. It's about 830 acres, planned for roughly 1,869 homes, and today all sales are resales.
Home types. Attached villas and single-family homes, most with water views.
Gated? Yes, IslandWalk is gated.
Amenities. Two resort centers with three clubhouses, two resort-style pools with spas, a three-lane lap pool, fitness and movement studios, a poolside bar, a community garden, a dog park, a fire-pit lounge and event lawn, and 27 sports courts: 8 tennis, 12 pickleball, 6 bocce and half-court basketball. A full-time activities director runs the calendar.
HOA and CDD. Owners pay HOA dues, and IslandWalk is within the West Villages Improvement District (WVID), a special taxing district whose assessments appear on the property tax bill. Get both amounts for any home.
55+? No. IslandWalk is not age-restricted.
Location in Wellen Park. IslandWalk is in the original West Villages part of Wellen Park, within the City of North Port, off U.S. 41 near the State College of Florida Venice campus.
Market
Price Range
Source: Stellar MLS, 12 months ending Oct 2026. Graphic by Sand + Sea Homes.
Stellar MLS shows 117 closed sales in IslandWalk in the 12 months ending October 2026, with a median sale price of $450,000, a median of $267 per square foot and a median of 36 days on market. There were 17 active listings as of Oct. 21, 2026.
According to Realtor.com, IslandWalk's median listing price was $545,000 in October 2026 and the median sold price was $525,000, with 24 homes for sale. Villas typically sit at the lower end and larger single-family homes at the upper end. Ask us for recent sales of the model you're considering.
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 IslandWalk, 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
IslandWalk sits close to U.S. 41 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
IslandWalk 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. IslandWalk is a gated community of villas and single-family homes in Wellen Park.
Who built IslandWalk?
DiVosta, a PulteGroup brand, built IslandWalk starting in the mid-2000s. All homes are now resales.
Is IslandWalk a 55+ community?
No. IslandWalk is not age-restricted, although its activities director and amenities appeal to many retirees.
Does IslandWalk have a CDD?
IslandWalk is within the West Villages Improvement District, a special taxing district, so assessments appear on the tax bill in addition to HOA dues. Confirm the amounts for any home.
Which schools are zoned for IslandWalk?
Based on Sarasota County Schools' School Zone Locator (checked Oct 20, 2026), IslandWalk 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.
