The most affordable Del Webb in the Sarasota market. North Port's Charlotte County location means lower property taxes than Sarasota County. Del Webb resort amenities, proximity to Wellen Park's growing commercial center, and the Del Webb brand at entry-level pricing for this market.
Cypress Falls at The Woodlands is Del Webb's North Port community — the most affordable Del Webb address in the greater Sarasota market. At approximately 1,200 homes, it carries the full Del Webb amenity and programming infrastructure at price points noticeably lower than Del Webb LWR or Cresswind. North Port's location in Charlotte County (not Sarasota County) is a meaningful property tax advantage: Charlotte County's effective rate runs approximately 0.80–0.90%, compared to Sarasota County's 1.0–1.1%.
Wellen Park's growing commercial center — anchored by the Atlanta Braves' spring training facility (CoolToday Park), a developing downtown village on Wellen Park Lake, restaurants, shops, and entertainment — is approximately 10-15 minutes from Cypress Falls. For buyers who want the Wellen Park lifestyle but prefer Del Webb's brand and programming over the newer Wellen Park-specific communities, Cypress Falls delivers the location advantage with Del Webb infrastructure.
| HOA Fee | ~$300–$425/month — Del Webb standard amenity package, lifestyle programming included |
| CDD Fee | Varies by phase — typically $500–$1,500/year; verify by specific address |
| Property Tax Rate | Charlotte County — approximately 0.80–0.90% effective rate (lower than Sarasota County) |
| Property Tax on $425K Home | ~$3,400–$3,825/year (~$283–$319/month) |
| Homeowners Insurance | ~$3,800–$6,500/year — CBS construction; North Port flood zones vary by address |
Charlotte County taxes are a real advantage over Sarasota County communities
Charlotte County's effective property tax rate of approximately 0.80–0.90% is meaningfully lower than Sarasota County's 1.0–1.1%. On a $425K home, that's $425–$850/year less than you'd pay at a comparably priced Sarasota County community. Over 20 years, that's $8,500–$17,000 in property tax savings simply from the county boundary. This is a real financial advantage that most buyers don't research.
North Port is less developed than Sarasota — verify your specific needs
North Port's commercial and medical infrastructure is less developed than Sarasota proper. Grocery, dining, and medical specialists are more limited within a 10-minute drive. Wellen Park is rapidly changing this, but buyers should verify that their specific healthcare needs are accessible from North Port before committing. Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Venice campus is approximately 20-25 minutes.
The Del Webb brand drives strong resale
Del Webb's national recognition among 55+ buyers creates consistently liquid resale demand. Buyers selling a Cypress Falls home can market to the national Del Webb buyer pool, not just local Sarasota buyers. This brand equity reduces resale risk compared to smaller or less-known communities.
| Wellen Park / CoolToday Park | ~10–15 minutes — Braves spring training, growing retail/dining |
| Venice Beach | ~20 minutes |
| Sarasota Memorial Venice Campus | ~20–25 minutes |
| Sarasota Bradenton Airport | ~40 minutes |
| Downtown Venice | ~15 minutes |
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