Regency at EverRange 55+ Communities vs Del Webb

By Brian Sacks, SRES®, Christie's International Real Estate First Coast · October 9, 2026

Key Takeaways

• Regency at EverRange by Toll Brothers is the luxury option among Northeast Florida's 55+ communities, with homes starting in the mid-$500Ks (verify current pricing).
• Del Webb Nocatee, Del Webb eTown, and Del Webb Ponte Vedra have closed out of new construction, so buying there means buying resale.
• As of September 2026, Del Webb Wildlight was the only Del Webb I'd noted still selling new homes.
• Similar Del Webb branding can come with very different monthly costs, so compare the all-in number, not the HOA label.
• Register with your own agent before you walk into any sales center, because the builder's rep works for the builder.

Here's the short version of how I walk my clients through this. Most people start with a brand name. I'd rather you start with three questions: new or resale, what's your real monthly cost, and what's actually built today? Let's take them in order.

Which Del Webb communities can you actually buy new?

Only one, as far as I've noted. As of September 2026, Del Webb Wildlight was the only Del Webb community I'd tracked still selling new homes in our area. Always confirm status before you plan a trip, because it changes.

This matters because "Del Webb" gets used like one place. It isn't. It's a brand, and each community has its own price point, fee structure, and timeline. Here's how the ones on my radar line up.

If you're set on the Del Webb name in an established location, you're shopping resale. That's not a downside. Resale gives you a finished neighborhood, mature landscaping, and amenities you can see with your own eyes. New construction gives you a home built to your selections.

I've written a full breakdown of Del Webb Ponte Vedra vs. Del Webb Nocatee if you want to see how two resale-only options differ. For the wider field, my guide to 55+ communities in St. Johns County covers the rest.

How does Regency at EverRange compare on price, fees, and lifestyle?

Regency at EverRange sits at the top of the price range, and the fee structure deserves as much attention as the sticker price. The lifestyle details come down to what's built and what's planned. I always separate those two things for my clients.

Price and all-in monthly cost

Start with the base price, then look at everything on top of it. In the 55+ world, the labels mislead. One community can show a low annual HOA but carry a CDD (community development district) assessment, and another can flip that (here's how CDD vs. HOA fees work). The all-in monthly numbers tell a different story than the labels do.

I've seen this with Del Webb itself. Del Webb Ponte Vedra and Del Webb Nocatee share a brand but have very different monthly carrying costs. So never assume that a Regency at EverRange HOA matches a Del Webb HOA, or that two Del Webb communities match each other. Figures change, so I verify current numbers before I give them to you.

Amenities and golf

Amenity lists shift as phases open, so I confirm what's built versus planned before I send you anything. That's the difference between builder amenities and master-planned-community amenities too. Some belong to the 55+ neighborhood itself, and some belong to the larger master plan around it. Ask who owns each one, who can use it, and whether access carries a separate fee.

If golf is a must-have, know that Stillwater by Lennar is the only 55+ community in the area with a golf course. That's a real dividing line if you play often.

Social life, gating, and golf carts

Social calendars, clubs, and pickleball programming vary by community. So do gate access and golf cart rules. Don't assume any of it carries over from one community to the next. If you want a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and pickleball courts, make a checklist and get each item confirmed in writing, with a completion status next to it.

Location, health care, and beaches

Do a real drive test. Pick the grocery store, the hospital or specialist you'd use, and the beach you'd want, then time each one at the hours you'd actually travel. Northeast Florida micro-markets are very different from each other, and a map doesn't tell you what a Saturday afternoon looks like. For example, Wildlight and the beach side of St. Johns County have completely different day-to-day rhythms.

What should you verify before you choose?

Verify five things before you commit to either one: the age-qualification rules, the full monthly cost, what's built versus planned, pet and rental policies, and the contract terms. Get every one of them in writing from the builder or the HOA. Don't rely on a verbal answer from a sales center.

1. Age-qualification rules. Confirm exactly how the community defines 55+ and how it applies to a spouse or other household members (see my guide to 55+ age-restriction rules).
2. All-in monthly cost. Add up the HOA, any CDD assessment, amenity fees, and property taxes.
3. Built versus planned. Ask for the completion status of every amenity you care about.
4. Pet and rental policies. These vary, and they affect resale later.
5. Incentives and contract terms. Builders offer incentives, and they're structured in ways buyers often miss.

Insurance and storms

I always address this honestly. Hurricane and insurance considerations are real here. Insurance costs vary by home age, construction, location, and elevation, so get an actual quote before you fall in love with a floor plan. A newer build can help with some insurance factors, but get the quote, don't assume.

Why you register before you walk in

Before you step into any sales center, register with your own agent. This is my most repeated advice. The sales rep is friendly and knowledgeable, and they work for the builder. That's their job, and there's nothing wrong with it. But you deserve someone on your side of the table.

I sold 800+ homes with Pulte Homes and Del Webb, so I know how builders price, how incentives work, and what buyers routinely miss in contracts. Del Webb is a Pulte brand, so I've seen that side of the table up close. I use that experience for you, not for them.

It also helps if you compare communities with me before you ever tour. Many of my relocation clients research for months, watch community tours online, and then buy from 1,000 miles away. We can narrow the list to two or three, line up a tour, and keep the pressure off. Whether a community offers a trial stay or overnight visit varies, so we ask up front.

If you're deciding between a new build and a resale home, take a look at how new construction in Silverleaf works for a sense of builder timelines and selections.

Your exact numbers depend on the home, the phase, and the incentives on offer at the time. That's where a conversation with me pays off, because I can run your actual scenario instead of handing you a generic range.

Which one is right for you?

The core answer is simple. Compare Regency at EverRange and Del Webb on new versus resale, all-in monthly cost, and what's actually built, and ignore the brand name until you have those three answers. I can sit down with you and run the real numbers for your situation.

Common questions

Keep reading

• Del Webb Ponte Vedra vs Del Webb Nocatee: Which One?
• 55+ Communities in St. Johns County: Find Your Fit
• Del Webb Wildlight
• Buying new construction in a 55+ community