Babcock Ranch · MidTown District · Toll Brothers · 55+ Gated
Regency at Babcock Ranch
Regency is the only gated 55+ active-adult community at Babcock Ranch — 495 Toll Brothers homes across three collections, a private resort amenity center that opened in 2025, and new construction still actively selling. It brings a level of luxury customization, amenity depth, and age-restricted community identity that no other neighborhood at the Ranch offers.
The Only Gated 55+ Community in All of Babcock Ranch
Active-adult buyers at Babcock Ranch have exactly one option for age-restricted, gated living: Regency. Every other community in the master plan is open to all ages. That’s not a marketing line — it’s a structural fact that defines the community’s character. If the day-to-day presence of children, school traffic, and multigenerational neighborhoods isn’t what you’re looking for, Regency is where Babcock Ranch was designed with you specifically in mind.
Three Collections, Three Buyer Profiles
Regency’s three collections serve genuinely different needs — not just different price points. The Terra is a maintenance-free villa for buyers who want the smallest footprint. The Lago is a right-sized single-family home for buyers who want space without excess. The Sol is a luxury statement home for buyers who want the best Babcock Ranch can offer in the 55+ segment.
Prices are starting points and subject to change. Confirm current pricing and availability with Toll Brothers. All homesites across all three collections are designed to accommodate a private backyard pool.
The Veranda Amenity Center
The Veranda Amenity Center opened in April 2025, giving Regency residents a private resort to call their own — completely separate from the Babcock Ranch master amenities. It sits with lake views throughout and was designed with the specific recreational priorities of active adults in mind.
In addition to the private Veranda Amenity Center, Regency residents have full access to all Babcock Ranch master amenities: Cypress Lodge, Jack Peeples Park, Founders Square, The PKWY park system, and the community’s 150+ miles of trails.
Hundreds of Personalization Options — Not a Spec Home
Build-to-order buyers at Regency work one-on-one with Toll Brothers Design Consultants at the Southwest Regional Design Studio in Bonita Springs. You choose your flooring (including machined hardwood options), cabinetry styles, countertop materials, wall treatments, trim packages, and exterior elevations before construction begins. This isn’t selecting from two or three pre-approved finish packages — it’s a genuine custom-home personalization process backed by a national builder. For buyers who want their home to reflect their taste rather than a builder’s standard palette, this is one of the most meaningful differences Regency offers.
Which Collection Is Right for You?
The Lock-and-Leave Buyer
You want Babcock Ranch’s lifestyle and Toll Brothers’ quality, but you don’t want to think about exterior maintenance. The HOA handles it. Travel freely.
The Right-Sizer
You want a proper single-family home with room for visiting family, a dedicated home office, and your own backyard — but you’re done with a 3,000 sq ft house to maintain.
The Luxury Buyer
You’re moving into Babcock Ranch’s top tier. You want the widest lot, preserve or lake views, the most square footage, and the deepest personalization the Design Studio offers.
Location Within Babcock Ranch
Regency is in Babcock Ranch’s MidTown district, on the north side of Lake Babcock, accessed via Greenway Boulevard. The Sales Center and model homes are located at 44453 Little Blue Heron Way. Five professionally decorated model homes are open daily for tours.
The MidTown location puts Regency adjacent to The PKWY — the six-park system along 313 acres of Curry Creek Preserve — and positions residents well for the continued build-out of MidTown’s commercial and dining core. Founders Square, the community’s social and retail heart, is accessible by golf cart. A healthcare hub in partnership with Tampa General Hospital is also anticipated within the master plan, which is meaningful for an active-adult buyer evaluating long-term convenience.
Babcock Ranch operates as an Independent Special District (ISD) rather than a Community Development District (CDD) — but the financing mechanism works the same way. The ISD assessment appears as a non-ad valorem tax line on your annual property tax bill, structured similarly to a CDD bond to fund infrastructure and community services. Buyers comparing Regency to other 55+ communities in Southwest Florida should ask for the current ISD assessment amount and factor it into their total annual ownership cost calculation alongside HOA fees and property taxes.
What to Know Before Buying at Regency
- Visit the Design Studio before you decide on a collection. The Toll Brothers Design Studio in Bonita Springs is where build-to-order homes come to life. Tour a model home first to understand the base finishes, then visit the studio to understand the full range of what’s available. The personalization options at Regency are significantly broader than at most Babcock Ranch communities — experiencing them in person changes how buyers evaluate each collection.
- Lot placement matters within each collection. Terra villas, Lago homes, and Sol homes all vary in view orientation. Lake-facing and preserve-facing lots in the Lago and Sol collections carry a premium. For Terra buyers, end-unit placement affects natural light and backyard privacy. Ask your agent to walk you through the site map before you get attached to a specific floor plan.
- All lots are pool-ready — including the Terra duets. Terra villas include a side privacy wall that extends to the lanai edge, creating enough enclosed backyard space for a private pool while maintaining separation from the adjacent unit. If you’re coming from a pool home, you don’t have to give that up at Regency.
- Understand the three buying timelines. Build-to-order homes give you maximum Design Studio access but require patience (typical new construction timeline). Quick move-in homes are already under construction with some selections locked in, but are available sooner. Move-in ready homes are complete and available immediately, often with incentives. Your timeline and personalization priorities should drive which option you pursue.
- Regency carries both a neighborhood HOA and a Babcock Ranch master HOA. Both are subject to periodic adjustment. Confirm current fees with Toll Brothers before making an offer, and ask about what each covers — particularly whether the Terra HOA includes exterior maintenance and roof replacement on the same cycle as other villa communities at the Ranch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Resources
Ready to Explore Regency?
Five furnished model homes are open daily at 44453 Little Blue Heron Way. Work with a Babcock Ranch specialist who knows Regency’s collections, lot positions, and current incentives before you visit the builder’s sales center.
View Available Homes →