GL Homes, one of Florida's largest privately owned homebuilders, is offering 17 Early Move-In homes at Valencia Ridge, its premier 55+ active adult community in Wesley Chapel. Each home comes with designer upgrades included at no additional cost. Nine homes are available for immediate move-in, and the remaining homes will be completed between October 2026 and January 2027.
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GL Homes, one of Florida's largest privately owned homebuilders, is offering 17 Early Move-In homes at Valencia Ridge, its premier 55+ active adult community in Wesley Chapel. Each home comes with designer upgrades included at no additional cost. Nine homes are available for immediate move-in, and the remaining homes will be completed between October 2026 and January 2027.
Every Early Move-In home includes free designer lighting and window treatments, and nearly all include decorator paint in an upgraded color. Three homes also come fully furnished: an Amethyst, an Elena with a waterfront view, and a Claudia that includes a private pool. With these finishing touches in place at closing, buyers can move in without waiting on construction or coordinating post-closing projects.
The Early Move-In collection spans 11 single-story floorplans ranging from 1,674 to 3,139 square feet of air-conditioned living space. Options range from the two-bedroom Camelia to the four-bedroom Emerald, and include the Ibis, Jasmine, Orchid, Annabelle, Claudia, Elena, Isabella, Amethyst and Sapphire designs. Pricing starts at $473,900, with savings on each home ranging from more than $20,000 to nearly $80,000.
Standard features throughout Valencia Ridge include gourmet kitchens with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, covered patios, and two- or three-car garages. The collection also includes two award-winning designs from the 2026 Parade of Homes, presented by the Suncoast Builders Association. The Claudia earned a Silver award, and the Emerald received Silver recognition as well as Best in Class for Architectural Design.
"Many of our buyers are ready to start their new lifestyle now, not a year from now," said Misha Ezratti, president of GL Homes. "Our Early Move-In homes arrive with the thoughtful touches already in place, so residents can skip the to-do list and spend their first weeks at the Racquet Club, by the pool or getting to know their neighbors."
Early Move-In buyers join a community where the lifestyle is already in full swing. The newly opened Racquet Club features eight lighted pickleball courts, three lighted tennis courts with shaded courtside pavilions and three bocce courts. The Racquet Club also includes a Pro Shop that offers apparel, rackets and stringing services. A dedicated Sports Director leads lessons for all skill levels, player matching, round robins and socials. The Community Center serves as the hub of daily activity, hosting happy hours, themed celebrations and resident gatherings. Recent events have ranged from a spirits tasting with Florida-based Dunamis Distillery to paint-and-sip parties and group outings throughout Wesley Chapel, all coordinated by a dedicated lifestyle staff.
Construction continues at the community's 29,000-square-foot Clubhouse, which will serve as the social centerpiece of Valencia Ridge. Planned amenities include a resort-style pool, lap pool and whirlpool spa, an outdoor bar with a fireplace, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a massage room, a full-service restaurant, an indoor lounge with a bar, a sports lounge, a grand social hall and event rooms.
Set among natural preserves and lakes, Valencia Ridge welcomes residents through a multimillion-dollar entry with water features and a staffed gatehouse. Homes are offered across three collections: the Signature Collection from the $450,000s, the Vintage Collection from the $580,000s and the Crown Collection from the $730,000s. Prospective buyers can tour all 12 professionally decorated model homes, or experience the community firsthand through GL Homes' Stay & Play program, which offers a three-day, two-night stay for $99.
Located off Interstate 75 in Wesley Chapel, one of the fastest-growing areas in greater Tampa Bay, Valencia Ridge is about 30 minutes from downtown Tampa. Residents are minutes from The Shops at Wiregrass, Tampa Premium Outlets, AdventHealth and BayCare hospitals, and Saddlebrook Golf & Tennis Resort, with convenient access to Tampa International Airport and Gulf Coast beaches.
The Valencia Ridge sales center and model homes are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 32555 Murano Court, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543. For more information or to schedule a private tour, call 813-228-6300 or visit glhomes.com/valencia-ridge.
About GL Homes
For 50 years, GL Homes, founded by Itzhak ("Itchko") Ezratti and now led by President Misha Ezratti, has created thoughtfully planned Florida communities. From families seeking space and amenities to 55+ individuals looking for vibrant, low-maintenance living, GL Homes designs neighborhood experiences that matter. With standout locations along Florida's east and west coasts, deliberate design, and amenity-rich communities, GL Homes is dedicated to building not just houses, but homes where memories are made and neighbors become friends. Visit glhomes.com for more.
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