Willow
The community
Where exactly is Willow?
11575 Willowleaf Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33955, in Charlotte County, just off Tucker’s Grade between US-41 and I-75 Exit 158. Note the ZIP: several large listing sites publish this address as 33982, which is the Babcock Ranch ZIP roughly fifteen miles east. County records say 33955.
Who builds at Willow?
Lennar builds five collections here — Townhomes, Villas, Patio Homes, Executive Homes and Manor Homes — totalling 442 homesites and 25 floor plans. A second national builder also sells homes within the wider masterplan; this site covers the Lennar product, which is what we are asked about most.
Is Willow gated?
Yes — a single controlled entrance off Willowleaf Boulevard.
Are the amenities finished?
Yes. The amenity campus is open: pool, spa, clubhouse, fitness centre, tennis courts, pickleball courts, yoga lawn, tot lot, picnic area and fire pit.
How big will Willow get?
Lennar’s own data shows 442 homesites across its five collections. The wider masterplan is larger than that and is being built in phases. If build-out timing matters to your decision, ask us which phase your homesite sits in — that is the number that actually affects you.
Buying here
What is the cheapest home at Willow?
The Ashford townhome, from $209,990 — three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, 1,343 sq ft. The cheapest detached home is the Pelican villa from $249,999.
What is the largest?
The Tideview in the Manor collection: 3,392 sq ft, five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, from $495,999.
Are there single-story homes?
Yes. Both villa plans are single-story, and several Patio and Executive plans are too. If a single story is non-negotiable, tell us up front and we will filter to it immediately — it removes a lot of the catalogue.
How long does a Lennar home take to build?
It depends on collection, phase and how busy the trades are, and any builder who gives you a firm number before you have a homesite is guessing. What matters more is what the contract says happens if the date slips, and we go through that with you.
Can I still buy if I have not sold my current home?
Usually yes, and this is exactly the kind of thing worth structuring properly rather than improvising. Builder contracts generally are not contingent on your sale, so the sequencing needs planning. We do this constantly.
Do you charge me anything?
No. The builder pays the co-operating commission. Your purchase price is identical with or without us, which is why bringing representation is close to a free option.
Can I use my own lender?
Yes, though builder incentives are commonly tied to using the builder’s affiliated lender. The right move is to run both packages side by side over the period you will actually hold the loan. We will help you do the comparison honestly.
Costs and ownership
What will my property taxes be?
Not what the listing says, if the listing is showing a bill assessed while the lot was vacant. We calculate it properly against Charlotte County’s certified rate for your homesite’s tax district and the expected assessed value of the finished home. More on costs.
What are the association fees?
They differ by collection, and they change. Rather than quote a number that may be out of date by the time you read it, we get you the current schedule in writing for the specific collection you are looking at. Ask us and we will send it.
Are there other assessments besides the association dues?
Yes, there is more than one charge that attaches to a home here, and the full picture is not something you can assemble from listing sites. We go through the complete set with every buyer before contract. Ask us and we will walk you through it.
What about flood insurance?
Flood zone at Willow is not uniform across the community — it depends on the specific lot, and the mapping sources are not consistent with one another. Do not accept a general answer about “the community.” Get a lot-specific FEMA determination, and get it before your inspection period runs out. We will tell you how.
What about homeowners insurance after the hurricanes?
Charlotte County took Ian in 2022 and Helene and Milton in 2024, and premiums here are a serious line item. A home built to the current Florida Building Code prices differently from older stock, but we will not put a number on your premium — get real quotes on your specific address early, while you can still act on the answer.
Question not answered here?
Ask it. If we do not know, we will say so and then go find out rather than guess.