Pictured: Grand Lake, shared by all of Wellen Park
Around Downtown Wellen and U.S. 41
Oakbend
One- and two-story single-family homes by ICI Homes, Toll Brothers.
Oakbend at a glance
| Status | Now selling. Listed on the developer's Neighborhoods page as of November 10, 2026. |
|---|---|
| Builders | ICI Homes, Toll Brothers |
| Home types | One- and two-story single-family homes |
| Age | All ages |
| Gated | Yes, per the developer |
| Where it sits | Just south of Downtown Wellen, near Playmore Road. 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
Two builders with different personalization programs. If you want to change a plan, ask each one what is structural and what is only a finish choice.
What the neighborhood has
- Resort-style clubhouse and great room
- Resort pool
- Fitness center
- Pickleball
- Bocce
- Playground
- Firepit lounge on the water
- Trail connections to CoolToday Park and Downtown Wellen
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
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 Oakbend?
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.