Villas & Single-Family
- Square feet
- 1,692 – 3,733 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 2–5 bed / 2–4 bath
Approximate price range
Lee Wetherington + preferred builders. HOA $396–$475 (maintenance incl).
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Lakewood Ranch, FL · Sarasota County · 34240
Shellstone at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch
Lee Wetherington villas and single-family in Waterside.
Shellstone is a larger Waterside sub-village anchored by Lee Wetherington Homes, offering everything from maintenance-included villas to large single-family homes. A flexible Waterside option across a wide price range.
Written by Sekina Probasco, REALTOR®, eXp Realty · June 2026
What Shellstone is like at a glance
- Location
- Sarasota County · 34240
- Builder
- Lee Wetherington Homes + preferred builders
- Gated
- Waterside district
- Homes
- ~682 homes
- Golf
- None
- Type
- Villas & single-family
The home styles you'll find in Shellstone
Here's what you'll typically find available in Shellstone. Text me for what is actually on the market right now.
Inventory moves daily. Text me for current active listings in Shellstone and what they are actually going for.
What makes Shellstone stand out
- Wide range from villas to large single-family
- Lee Wetherington Homes, respected local builder
- Maintenance-included options in the Waterside area
Schools your kids would be zoned for
School assignments can change as districts re-zone. Always confirm at the specific street address before relying on the assignment.
Sarasota County District
- Elementary: Tatum Ridge Elementary
- Middle: McIntosh Middle
- High: Sarasota / Booker High (varies)
Waterside is in Sarasota County. Confirm at the specific address.
Who tends to be happy in Shellstone
- Buyers who want range and flexibility in Waterside
- Those wanting maintenance-included villa living near the water
- Move-up buyers wanting a larger Waterside home
HOA and CDD fees in Shellstone
On top of your mortgage and property taxes, here is what Shellstone asks of you every month, and who takes care of the outside of your home.
- CDD, Shellstone carries one. It is an infrastructure assessment collected on your annual property tax bill rather than on the HOA invoice, which is why it catches people by surprise. The line on your tax bill is the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District assessment rather than a numbered community CDD. That district covers most of Lakewood Ranch, and it is why a builder can tell you there is no CDD here and still be right while an assessment arrives anyway. It usually carries two parts, one for operations and one for the bond that paid to put the infrastructure in the ground.
- Lawn and exterior upkeep, Shellstone is a maintenance free community. Lawn care is bundled into your HOA dues, so your weekends are not spent mowing.
- What the HOA covers, the clubhouse, the resort pool, the fitness center, an on site lifestyle director, the playground, tennis courts, pickleball courts, lawn and grounds maintenance.
Fees shift by home type and they change year to year, so I would rather give you real numbers than a guess. Once you find a place in Shellstone you love, I will pull the current estoppel and we will look at the exact figures for that home together.
Villages people compare with Shellstone
Most buyers look at a few before they decide. These are the ones closest to Shellstone on lifestyle and price.
Shoreview at WatersideEstablished Pulte sub-village on Kingfisher Lake.Emerald Landing at WatersideDavid Weekley townhomes and single-family near the water.Bungalow Walk at WatersideCharming cottage-style homes steps from Waterside Place.Nautique at WatersideMid-range single-family and townhomes in the Waterside area.Avanti at WatersideAttainable townhomes, villas, and single-family in Waterside.The Alcove at WatersideSingle-family homes in the Waterside district.
Curious about Shellstone?
Send me a quick text or drop the address you're looking at. I'll put together current comps, any active listings in Shellstone, and answer whatever you're wondering about.