Oakbend at Wellen Park is a gated community of 181 single-family homes located near the heart of Wellen Park near Venice, Florida. Featuring new homes by Toll Brothers and ICI Homes, Oakbend combines spacious one- and two-story designs with resort-style amenities, lakes, wetlands, green spaces, and convenient access to Downtown Wellen.
Oakbend is particularly well positioned for buyers who want newer luxury construction while remaining close to Wellen Park’s restaurants, shops, community events, trails, recreation, and CoolToday Park. The neighborhood also borders The Greenway, adding another outdoor recreation connection directly alongside the community.
Homes in Oakbend at Wellen Park
Oakbend offers detached single-family homes from Toll Brothers and ICI Homes, with a broad selection of one- and two-story floor plans. Current designs range from approximately 1,900 to more than 3,200 square feet, giving buyers options from comfortable three-bedroom layouts to larger homes with additional bedrooms, flex spaces, lofts, and expanded living areas.
Toll Brothers offers a collection of customizable home designs with approximately three to six bedrooms, open-concept living areas, covered lanais, flexible rooms, and two- or two-and-a-half-car garage configurations. Available architectural styles include contemporary interpretations of Coastal, Prairie, and Transitional designs.
ICI Homes offers larger customizable floor plans with approximately four bedrooms, three to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and two- or three-car garages. These homes emphasize spacious kitchens, large gathering areas, indoor-outdoor living, generous primary suites, and opportunities for buyers to personalize their homes during the building process.
Homesites throughout Oakbend offer a variety of settings, including lake, wetland, and landscaped green-space views. Because the neighborhood is actively under development, buyers may find both to-be-built opportunities and quick move-in homes depending on current builder inventory.
Oakbend Community Amenities
Oakbend’s private resort-style amenity campus is now open and provides residents with recreation, fitness, relaxation, and social gathering spaces within the neighborhood.
- Private gated entrance
- Community clubhouse with social gathering spaces
- Fitness center
- Resort-style swimming pool
- Pickleball courts
- Bocce ball courts
- Event lawn
- Playground
- Neighborhood park
- Lake and wetland views
- Connection to Wellen Park’s trail network
- Direct access to The Greenway
The Greenway runs alongside Oakbend and provides approximately three-quarters of a mile of additional space for walking, biking, nature viewing, and outdoor recreation. Oakbend also connects residents with Wellen Park’s larger network of more than 30 miles of trails.
Community amenities, HOA services, fees, and builder offerings can change over time, so buyers should verify current information for the specific Oakbend home and homesite they are considering.
Oakbend Location in Wellen Park
Oakbend is located just north of Playmore Road between West Villages Parkway and Preto Boulevard, placing residents close to many of Wellen Park’s most popular destinations. The neighborhood is within convenient walking or biking distance of Downtown Wellen and is also close to CoolToday Park.
Downtown Wellen is centered around Grand Lake and features restaurants, shops, waterfront gathering spaces, walking and biking paths, recreation, and regularly scheduled community events. CoolToday Park, the spring training home of the Atlanta Braves, hosts baseball along with concerts, festivals, markets, and other events throughout the year.
West Villages Parkway, U.S. 41/Tamiami Trail, and nearby River Road provide access to Venice, North Port, Englewood, Interstate 75, and other destinations throughout southern Sarasota County.
Nearby Beaches and Attractions
Oakbend residents are within driving distance of historic Downtown Venice, Venice Island, Venice Beach, Caspersen Beach, boating, fishing, golf courses, parks, shopping, and restaurants throughout the greater Venice area.
The beaches of Manasota Key provide additional opportunities for swimming, shelling, fishing, and enjoying the Gulf of Mexico, while Downtown Wellen provides dining, recreation, entertainment, and community events much closer to home.
Similar Communities Near Oakbend
Buyers considering Oakbend may also want to compare several other newer communities within Wellen Park:
- Everly at Wellen Park – A gated luxury neighborhood offering custom and semi-custom single-family homes from several premium builders.
- Palmera at Wellen Park – A large newer neighborhood offering a broad selection of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums from multiple builders.
- Avelina at Wellen Park – A boutique gated Neal Communities neighborhood of larger single-family homes with three-car garages.
- Sunstone at Wellen Park – A resort-style community featuring villas and single-family homes along with extensive neighborhood amenities.
- Wysteria at Wellen Park – A smaller gated community offering paired villas and single-family homes with private recreation amenities.
Oakbend at Wellen Park Homes for Sale | Venice Florida
Current Oakbend homes for sale are displayed below. Available properties may include builder inventory, quick move-in homes, and new-construction opportunities from Toll Brothers and ICI Homes with lake, wetland, green-space, or other desirable homesite locations. Because availability and pricing change frequently, the listings below provide the most current view of Oakbend real estate.
Oakbend at Wellen Park FAQs
How many homes are planned for Oakbend at Wellen Park?
Oakbend is a gated neighborhood planned for 181 single-family homesites with a variety of lake, wetland, and landscaped green-space locations.
Who builds homes in Oakbend at Wellen Park?
Oakbend features new single-family homes from Toll Brothers and ICI Homes. Both builders offer multiple floor plans and opportunities for buyers to personalize their homes.
What amenities does Oakbend offer?
Oakbend features a private clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, pickleball and bocce courts, event lawn, playground, neighborhood park, and connections to Wellen Park’s trail system and The Greenway.
Is Oakbend at Wellen Park a 55+ community?
No. Oakbend is not an age-restricted 55+ community. It offers single-family homes and neighborhood amenities designed for residents of different ages and lifestyles.
Where is Oakbend located within Wellen Park?
Oakbend is located just north of Playmore Road between West Villages Parkway and Preto Boulevard. The neighborhood is close to Downtown Wellen, CoolToday Park, The Greenway, and Wellen Park’s extensive trail network.
If you are considering a home in Oakbend at Wellen Park, The Wendy Lynn Group can help you compare Toll Brothers and ICI Homes floor plans, quick move-in and to-be-built opportunities, homesite locations, builder incentives, and Oakbend with other communities throughout Wellen Park and Venice.
