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Del Webb Bexley and Sun City Center are both on the Tampa side of Central Florida — Bexley in Land O'Lakes (north of Tampa) and SCC about 30 minutes south of the city. Both draw heavily from the Northeast buyer market. Both are resale-only. The similarities end there.
Bexley is intimate — 850 homes, guard-gated, lawn care included in HOA, no golf, modern Pulte construction. SCC is massive — 16,000 homes, open community, 5 golf courses, hospital on-site, activity ecosystem that dwarfs anything Bexley can match. The choice usually comes down to whether you want the security and simplicity of a smaller gated community or the maximum depth of amenities and social infrastructure.
Every Key Difference
| Category | Del Webb Bexley | Sun City Center |
|---|---|---|
| Gated | Yes — guard-gated Gated | No — open community |
| Scale | ~850 homes — intimate | ~16,000 homes — maximum ecosystem |
| Lawn Maintenance | Included in HOA | Not included |
| Golf | None on-site | 5 courses — pay-per-play |
| Hospital | BayCare/AdventHealth ~15 min | South Bay Hospital — on-site |
| Monthly Fees | ~$290–$488/mo (incl. lawn) | ~$280–$370/mo couple (excl. lawn) |
| CDD | Varies by section — verify per parcel | No community-wide CDD |
| Location | Land O'Lakes — north of Tampa | South Hillsborough — south of Tampa |
| To Tampa | ~25 min north | ~30 min south |
| Construction Era | 2017–2023 Pulte | 1960s–present — mixed ages |
| New Construction | Sold out — resale only | Very limited (The Preserve only) |
| Entry Price | ~$385K+ | ~$130K+ |
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Who Each Is Right For
- 24-hour guard gate and smaller community scale matter to you
- Lawn maintenance permanently off your list is a genuine priority
- You prefer newer Pulte construction over SCC's mixed-era housing stock
- Budget is $385K+ and you don't need golf on-site
- North Tampa (Wesley Chapel, Land O'Lakes) suits your location needs better
- On-site hospital is a long-term priority — nothing at Bexley compares
- Golf 2+ times/week — 5 pay-per-play courses on-site
- You want the maximum club, activity, and social ecosystem — 200+ clubs at 16,000 homes
- Lower entry price range — $130K+ gives more options at more price points
- South Tampa orientation suits your location needs better