Del Webb Catalina

Independent Assessment

Del Webb Catalina's 55+ legal age restriction, its 1,300-home planned scope, and its Lakewood Ranch (not Parrish) location were independently confirmed through multiple consistent sources. The genuinely important finding for buyers is the clubhouse-timing dynamic: current combined HOA-plus-CDD costs (reported around $365 HOA + roughly $110/month CDD-equivalent) reflect a pre-amenity-opening phase, with post-clubhouse HOA estimates running $450-$500/month — buyers evaluating current low fees should specifically ask the builder or association what the fee is expected to be once the clubhouse and full amenity campus open, rather than assuming today's fee is representative long-term.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who specifically want new Del Webb construction within the established Lakewood Ranch master plan — since the original Del Webb Lakewood Ranch community is fully sold out — and who are comfortable with an amenity campus still being built out, are the best fit for Del Webb Catalina.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Del Webb Catalina is built by Del Webb, a division of PulteGroup, with active new-home sales beginning in 2023. The community is planned for 1,300 single-family and attached homes across 735 acres, with home sizes ranging from roughly 1,405 to 3,970 square feet across four home series. It replaces the original, now sold-out Del Webb Lakewood Ranch community as PulteGroup's active new-construction Del Webb offering within the Lakewood Ranch master plan.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Homes start from roughly $349,990 (mid-$300s) and have been reported up to approximately $750,000 or more for larger floor plans, depending on lot and finish selections. Because the community remains in active sales, buyers should request current builder pricing and available inventory directly from Del Webb.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Del Webb Catalina is in active new-home sales as of the last update, offering current floor plans and PulteGroup's standard builder warranty, with the tradeoff that the community's centerpiece clubhouse and amenity campus were not yet open. Buyers should request the current amenity opening timeline directly from Del Webb, and separately check for any early resale activity through a local agent.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Manatee County real estate tax, with the county's total millage around 17.29 mills as of the 2025-2026 tax year, plus the separate CDD assessment described above (roughly $1,321/year for FY2026, varying by lot). Buyers should budget for a higher first-year tax bill reflecting the purchase price, with Florida's Save Our Homes cap limiting increases from year two onward, and should pull the actual current tax bill for any specific parcel to confirm the combined total.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Del Webb Catalina's amenity plan is one of the largest in the Manatee County active-adult market — a 15-acre campus centered on a 70-acre lake, with a 35,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring an onsite restaurant and bar. As of the last update this centerpiece amenity campus had not yet opened, so current residents are living ahead of the full lifestyle experience the community is being built around; buyers should ask the builder for the current opening timeline.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Del Webb Catalina sits within the Lakewood Ranch master-planned area of Manatee County, giving residents access to Lakewood Ranch's Main Street and Waterside Place districts, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, and the broader master plan's parks and trail network, plus reasonable drives to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Siesta Key Beach.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Del Webb Catalina is built and marketed as a legally age-restricted 55+ community, consistent with the Del Webb brand's national HOPA-compliant standard. The recorded HOPA certification documentation for this specific community was not independently pulled; buyers should confirm current certification and 80/20 occupancy compliance directly with the community association before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

As of the last update, the community's signature 35,000-square-foot clubhouse had not yet opened, meaning early buyers are purchasing ahead of the full amenity experience and should expect the HOA fee to increase once it does — budget for a fee closer to the $450-$500/month post-clubhouse estimate rather than today's lower figure. As with any actively building community, buyers in early-completed sections should expect ongoing construction activity nearby for a period of time.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Del Webb Catalina is Lakewood Ranch's newest large-scale Del Webb offering, filling the gap left by the sold-out, resale-only Del Webb Lakewood Ranch. Buyers should compare Catalina's still-developing amenity campus and current lower fees against Del Webb Lakewood Ranch's fully built-out, mature amenities and established resale market, as well as against Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch and Esplanade at Azario, both also in active new-home sales in the broader area.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available lots, builder pricing, and the current HOA fee and CDD allocation for a specific parcel.

Is Del Webb Catalina age-restricted?

Yes — it is built and marketed as a legally age-restricted 55+ community consistent with the Del Webb brand's national HOPA-compliant standard.

Is Del Webb Catalina the same as Del Webb Lakewood Ranch?

No — Del Webb Lakewood Ranch is the original, now sold-out and resale-only community. Del Webb Catalina is a separate, newer Del Webb community within the same broader Lakewood Ranch master plan, currently in active new-home sales.

Is the clubhouse open?

As of the last update, the community's planned 35,000-square-foot clubhouse and 15-acre amenity campus had not yet opened. Confirm the current opening timeline directly with Del Webb.

What will the HOA fee be after the clubhouse opens?

Current reported fees are around $365/month HOA plus CDD, but post-clubhouse estimates project the HOA rising to roughly $450-$500/month. Confirm current and projected fees directly with the association.