A late-November tour of Del Webb Oasis in the Orlando, Florida area turned up a 55+ community already nearly half sold and a 13,000-square-foot clubhouse under construction. If you're weighing Del Webb options in Central Florida, here's what Ken, who works alongside the Pulte Homes and Del Webb sales team at Oasis, shared on the inside.
Why Del Webb Oasis stands out in the Orlando area
Del Webb Oasis sits close to Restaurant Row, parks, and shopping in the Dr. Phillips corridor. Models opened roughly a year ago after a two-year pre-sale stretch, and of 422 total home sites, about 192 have already sold. That's nearly 50% in one year of open models, which is fast for a community this size.
Quick facts about Del Webb Oasis
- Location: Orlando area, Florida (near Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Winter Garden)
- Builder: Pulte Homes / Del Webb
- Total home sites: 422
- Sold to date: ~192 homes
- Clubhouse size: 13,000+ sq ft air-conditioned interior; nearly 20,000 sq ft including covered areas
- Clubhouse opening: End of summer 2024
- Restaurant/bar on site: No. Events and catering will be offered instead.
The clubhouse reveal: resort-scale amenities for a boutique community
Del Webb scales amenities to community size. A set number of home sites maps to a defined clubhouse footprint, pool size, and court count. At Oasis, the builder exceeded every minimum. A 422-home community would typically get a smaller facility; instead, residents get a 13,000-square-foot clubhouse with nearly 20,000 square feet once covered outdoor areas are counted. Fire pits and pergolas are part of the plan. The building is under construction and scheduled to open by late summer 2024.
Will there be a restaurant inside Del Webb Oasis?
No. Ken explained that some larger Del Webb communities now include homeowner-only restaurants, but at 422 homes the numbers don't work without mandatory monthly food-and-beverage minimums for every resident. With Restaurant Row and dozens of dining options minutes away, the developer skipped the full-time bar and restaurant. Catered events and community gatherings will still happen inside the clubhouse.
Who's buying at Del Webb Oasis?
Roughly half of buyers so far are already Florida residents, many from Dr. Phillips, Windermere, and Winter Garden. These are locals who want to move into a lifestyle community without leaving the area. Others are coming from South Florida or Fort Myers (some displaced by recent hurricanes), and a portion are moving from other 55+ communities, including Del Webb properties farther from the city, in search of something closer to dining and entertainment.
Personalizing your Del Webb Oasis home
Pulte offers structural options you choose before construction begins: additional square footage, oversized garages, shower vs. bathtub configurations, and extra electrical outlets in specific rooms are the most common picks. Ken notes that many Del Webb buyers haven't gone through a new-construction purchase in 30 years, and the number of decisions can feel like a lot. An experienced agent helps you sort what's worth the money from what isn't.
Do you save money buying without an agent at Del Webb Oasis?
This is one of the most common questions buyers ask, and the answer is no. Many buyers assume going directly to the builder puts the commission in their pocket. Ken cleared this up:
Pulte pays the agent commission out of its marketing budget. It does not change the home price, the incentives, or your out-of-pocket costs. You get expert representation at no added cost.
Benefits of bringing your own agent
- Local knowledge that's especially useful for out-of-state buyers relocating to Florida
- Hundreds of walkthroughs of experience to catch issues and spot opportunities
- Existing relationships with on-site sales reps to book appointments efficiently
- Contract and deposit guidance specific to Florida purchases
- Option-by-option advice on which upgrades actually hold value
- Cross-community comparisons: Del Webb Minneola or another property may suit your lifestyle better than Oasis
Touring multiple Del Webb communities in Florida
Florida's concentration of Del Webb communities is useful when you're shopping floor plans. If a model you want isn't furnished at Oasis, you can often see the same plan fully decorated at a nearby Del Webb, giving you a real look at upgrades and finishes before you commit.
If you want a smaller 55+ community with above-average amenities, a Central Florida location close to dining and entertainment, and the Del Webb brand behind it, Oasis belongs on your list. A free Explore55Plus account lets you score how well Del Webb Oasis and other Florida communities match your budget, location, and priorities, save your favorites, and compare them side by side in the Decision Matrix. Create your free account and build your shortlist before you tour.
