Del Webb Bexley vs Sun City Center vs Solivita

Tampa's most popular 55+ communities compared side-by-side: fees, location, golf, lawn care, size, and who each one is actually right for.

Del Webb Bexley vs Sun City Center vs Solivita

CategoryDel Webb BexleySun City CenterSolivita
Price Range$380K–$650K+$130K–$550K+ Widest range$230K–$725K
All-In Monthly Fees~$290–$488/mo HOA (includes lawn)~$280–$370/mo (3 fees, couple, no golf)~$472–$512/mo (HOA + club + CDD)
Lawn MaintenanceIncluded in HOAMost neighborhoods — not includedIncluded in HOA (common areas only — varies)
GolfNo on-site golf5 courses — pay-per-play2 courses — pay-per-play
Hospital Access~15 min to BayCare/AdventHealth in Land O'Lakes/Wesley Chapel areaSouth Bay Hospital on-sitePoinciana Medical Center across street
Scale~850 homes — smaller, more intimate~16,000 homes — maximum infrastructure~5,900 homes — mid-scale
To Tampa~25 min — closest to Tampa~30 min — south of Tampa~75 min — closer to Orlando
PickleballCourts on-siteGrowing program17 courts — best in region
New ConstructionSold out — resale onlyVery limited (The Preserve only)Sold out — resale only
Lifestyle DirectorFull-time on-site Del Webb directorResident-run 200+ clubsFull-time lifestyle directors
CDDVaries by section — check parcelNo community-wide CDD (some sub-CDDs)~$1,339/yr on tax bill

Who Each Community Is Right For

Choose Del Webb Bexley if:
Tampa proximity + lawn-free living + Del Webb brand
You want to be 25 min from Tampa with lawn maintenance off your list permanently. Del Webb's quality and warranty matter to you. You're comfortable with a smaller, more intimate community and resale-only inventory.
Choose Sun City Center if:
Value, hospital access, maximum activity ecosystem
Healthcare proximity is a long-term priority. You want the widest possible price range and activity selection. You're comfortable navigating the three-part fee structure once it's explained. Lower price entry point than Bexley.
Choose Solivita if:
Pickleball + resort amenities + Orlando orientation
Pickleball is a primary daily activity — 17 courts is unmatched. You want resort-depth amenities including 3 restaurants. You're oriented toward Orlando rather than Tampa. Budget can absorb the mandatory $195/mo club fee on top of HOA.

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