Pictured: Grand Lake, shared by all of Wellen Park
North end, above U.S. 41
Gran Paradiso
Villas and single-family homes (Lennar's Villa, Executive, Manor, and Estate collections) by Lennar, Sam Rodgers Homes.
Gran Paradiso at a glance
| Status | Established · resale. Marked sold out on the developer's June 2026 master plan map. |
|---|---|
| Builders | Lennar (main builder), Sam Rodgers Homes |
| Home types | Villas and single-family homes (Lennar's Villa, Executive, Manor, and Estate collections) |
| Age | Not listed by the developer as age-qualified |
| Gated | Yes, per the community's own guide site |
| Where it sits | North of U.S. 41. Approximate, from the developer’s June 2026 master plan map, which isn’t 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, so I check each address. |
Heidi’s take
An established neighborhood with a mix of home types. Older roofs, water heaters, and HVAC systems are part of the price conversation here. Get the permit history on the house.
What the neighborhood has
- Tuscan-inspired clubhouse with library, card room, billiards, and board room
- Heated zero-entry pool and spa
- Fitness center and aerobics/yoga studio
- Four lighted tennis courts and four lighted pickleball courts
- Locker rooms with spa treatment room, sauna, and steam room
- Tot lot, lakes, and walking and fitness trails
Amenity names are as the developer or builder describes them. Hours, access, and whether an amenity is included or a separate membership come from the association documents.
Before you write an offer
- Get the documents
Ask for the current association documents and budget for this neighborhood, plus any sub-association.
- Look up the parcel
The Sarasota County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector sites show any West Villages Improvement District line. District vs. HOA.
- Check flood and insurance
Look up the flood zone and get an insurance quote on the specific address.
- Check schools
Verify the school assignment with Sarasota County Schools.
- New construction?
Register your agent on your very first visit, and read the builder’s own contract.
Nearby on the map
Sources
- Developer neighborhood page
- Developer amenities page
- Lennar: Everything is grand at Gran Paradiso
- Gran Paradiso community guide site
- Sam Rodgers Homes: Wellen Park (names Gran Paradiso among its communities)
- Developer master plan map, June 2026
Checked November 10, 2026. I leave builder prices out on purpose, because they change often and rarely match what a finished home costs. Ask me and I’ll pull the real numbers for the specific home.
Ask Heidi
Curious about Gran Paradiso?
Call or text me. I’ll tell you what I’d tell my best friend: what’s great, what to watch for, and which homes are worth your Saturday.