Chatham Park has become one of the go-to answers I give when a 55-and-up buyer asks me where to look in this area. As of 2026, there are two dedicated active-adult communities inside Chatham Park — Del Webb and Encore — plus a third on the way from an unexpected developer. They’re not interchangeable, and the honest starting point is that they’re at very different stages right now.
Encore at Chatham Park
Encore, built by David Weekley Homes, is the one you can actually buy into today — it’s in its second selling phase as of 2026. It’s planned for around 425 homes across three series (Villa, Classic, and Tradition), with sizes running roughly 1,600 to 2,500 square feet. Classic Series homes have started in the $455,900s to $487,900s, and Tradition Series homes have started around $508,900, though those numbers move and you should confirm current pricing before relying on them. The amenity package is already open: a roughly 5,000-square-foot clubhouse, a resort-style pool and hot tub, pickleball and tennis courts, a fitness center, and a meditation garden. HOA dues run around $265–$282 a month for the Encore sub-association on top of the Chatham Park master assessment (about $538 a year, billed semi-annually). It reads as the more boutique, intimate option of the two.
Del Webb at Chatham Park
Del Webb, from PulteGroup, is the bigger-scale answer — and the more honest thing to tell you is that as of 2026, it isn’t selling homes yet. It’s under construction, with roughly 844 ranch-style homesites planned and sales anticipated to open in early 2027. Home sizes are expected to run 1,345 to 2,712 square feet, with options like three-car garages, lofts, and sunrooms. The amenity plan is substantial: a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, pickleball courts, pocket parks, a dog park, and miles of walking trails. No pricing has been released. If you’re drawn to Del Webb’s national brand and bigger amenity footprint, you’re buying a plan right now, not a finished community — which is a different kind of decision than buying at Encore.
What about Asteria?
Worth a clear-eyed mention: Asteria, Disney’s Storyliving community taking shape elsewhere in Chatham Park, is not a straight 55+ community the way Del Webb and Encore are — it’s planned as a multi-generational neighborhood open to all ages. What it does offer active-adult buyers is a dedicated 55+ section within it, called Longtable Lodge, with its own programming alongside the community’s shared amenities. It’s also the earliest-stage of the three: construction on roads and infrastructure began in mid-2025, home sales are expected to start in fall 2027, and the first residents aren’t anticipated until fall 2028. I cover Asteria in more depth in a separate piece, but it’s worth knowing Longtable Lodge exists as a third active-adult option down the road, alongside Chatham Park’s two true 55+ communities.
Age restriction and target buyer
Both Del Webb and Encore are age-restricted 55-and-over communities under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act exemption that allows active-adult developments to legally limit occupancy by age. In practice, that generally means at least one resident per household needs to be 55 or older, and the community as a whole has to keep a required share of its homes age-qualified — it’s not simply a marketing label, it’s a legal classification the HOA has to maintain. Both target the same general buyer: someone who wants low-maintenance living, a community built around adults their own age, and a clubhouse-centered social scene rather than a mixed-age neighborhood. Where they differ is scale and timing, not who they’re for.
What buying pre-construction at Del Webb actually means
If Del Webb is the one you’re drawn to, it’s worth understanding what buying before sales even open really involves, because it’s a different process than buying a resale home or even a home in an already-open new-construction community like Encore. You’re typically reserving a homesite and floor plan off a site plan rather than walking a finished model, putting down an earnest deposit well before a firm closing date exists, and locking in a price at contract that may or may not reflect what the market does between now and delivery. Builders adjust base pricing as phases release, so an early reservation can work in your favor or simply lock in today’s number for a home you won’t close on for a year or more. None of that makes it a bad idea — plenty of buyers prefer picking their homesite and finishes early — but it’s a meaningfully different commitment than putting an offer in on a home you can walk through this weekend, and I’d rather explain that up front than let you find out partway through the process.
| Factor | Del Webb at Chatham Park | Encore at Chatham Park |
|---|---|---|
| Builder | PulteGroup | David Weekley Homes |
| Planned homes | ~844 | ~425 |
| Home size range | 1,345–2,712 sq ft | ~1,600–2,500 sq ft |
| Pricing (2026) | Not yet released | Roughly $455,900–$508,900+ |
| Sales status | Not yet selling; expected early 2027 | Selling now (phase two) |
| Clubhouse | ~20,000 sq ft (planned) | ~5,000 sq ft (open) |
| Feel | Large-scale, national brand | Smaller, more boutique |
Which 55+ community is right for you
If you want to move in the next year or two and want to see and tour a finished amenity package before you commit, Encore is the community that exists right now. If you’re planning further out, want the bigger clubhouse and broader amenity list, and don’t mind being an early buyer in a community that’s still being built, Del Webb is worth getting on the list for. And if you like the idea of a Disney-designed neighborhood but don’t want to be boxed into an age-restricted community, Longtable Lodge at Asteria is worth watching once sales open in fall 2027. I help active-adult buyers tour and compare all of these honestly, including telling you when a community simply isn’t ready to buy into yet. Read the full Chatham Park living guide, browse Find Your Home, or call me at (919) 646-3080.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Del Webb at Chatham Park selling homes yet?
Not as of 2026. Del Webb at Chatham Park is under construction, with roughly 844 ranch homesites planned. Sales are anticipated to open in early 2027, and pricing has not yet been released.
How big are homes at Encore versus Del Webb?
Encore at Chatham Park homes run roughly 1,600 to 2,500 square feet across its Villa, Classic, and Tradition series. Del Webb at Chatham Park homes are planned from 1,345 to 2,712 square feet once that community opens for sales.
Are Del Webb and Encore both age-restricted?
Yes. Both are 55-and-over active-adult communities within Chatham Park. Disney’s Asteria, also within Chatham Park, is different — it’s a multi-generational community open to all ages, with a dedicated 55+ neighborhood called Longtable Lodge inside it.
What are HOA dues like at Encore at Chatham Park?
As of 2026, Encore’s sub-association runs roughly $265 to $282 a month, in addition to the Chatham Park master Residential Association assessment of about $538 a year. Del Webb’s dues haven’t been published yet since it isn’t selling homes.