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Palmera is one of Wellen Park's newest gated neighborhoods, with six builders offering everything from townhomes and coach homes to large single-family homes, and a clubhouse with a golf simulator and on-site grill. We're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, and we can help you compare all six builders.
Builders.David Weekley Homes, Homes by Towne, ICI Homes, M/I Homes, Mattamy Homes and Neal Communities. Palmera is currently selling new homes.
Home types and sizes. More than 400 single-family homes in the first phase, about 2,300 to more than 5,000 square feet with two- and three-car garages and natural gas, plus townhomes and coach homes of about 1,400 to 1,800 square feet. Many homesites have room for a pool.
Gated? Yes.
Amenities. A clubhouse with a fitness center, golf simulator and casual 19th hole-style grill; a resort pool and separate lap pool; a splash pad and playground; pickleball courts; a fireside lounge; a gathering lawn; and a nature trail linking to Wellen Park's trail network.
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+? No. It's open to all ages.
Location in Wellen Park. Playmore District, with its main entrance on Preto Boulevard south of Manasota Beach Road.
Market
Price Range
Source: Stellar MLS, 12 months ending Oct 2026. Graphic by Sand + Sea Homes.
Stellar MLS shows 86 closed sales in Palmera in the 12 months ending October 2026, with a median sale price of $787,495, a median of $288 per square foot and a median of 24 days on market. There were 25 active listings as of Oct. 21, 2026.
On Oct. 20, 2026, Wellen Park listings in Palmera ranged from a move-in-ready Mattamy multifamily home at $399,990 to a move-in-ready David Weekley home at $1,084,990. Ask us to compare builders, incentives and lot premiums.
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 Palmera, 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
Palmera's entrance is on Preto Boulevard near Manasota Beach Road. 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
Palmera 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. Palmera is a gated neighborhood in Wellen Park's Playmore District.
Who builds in Palmera?
David Weekley Homes, Homes by Towne, ICI Homes, M/I Homes, Mattamy Homes and Neal Communities.
What types of homes are in Palmera?
Single-family homes of about 2,300 to more than 5,000 square feet, plus townhomes and coach homes of about 1,400 to 1,800 square feet.
Is Palmera a 55+ community?
No. Palmera is open to all ages.
Which schools are zoned for Palmera?
Based on Sarasota County Schools' School Zone Locator (checked Oct 20, 2026), Palmera 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.
