Bella Collina vs Highland Ranch Esplanade
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-14.
| Metric | Bella Collina | Highland Ranch Esplanade |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $3.08M | $515K |
| Price per sq ft | $592 | $252 |
| Avg days on market | 88 days | 59 days |
| Months of supply | 10.2 mo | 2.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 34 | 37 |
The verdict
Bella Collina carries the higher median price — about 499% above Highland Ranch Esplanade. Homes in Highland Ranch Esplanade sell faster (59 days on market vs 88). Highland Ranch Esplanade is the tighter market on inventory (2.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bella Collina and Highland Ranch Esplanade are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Lake County.
| Bella Collina | Highland Ranch Esplanade | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Bella Collina | Clermont |
| ZIP | 34756 | 34711, 34715 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 46 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Bella Collina | Highland Ranch Esplanade | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 29 | 8 |
| Under contract | 7 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $880K to $6.2M | $400K to $675K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 19 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bella Collina homes for sale · Highland Ranch Esplanade homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bella Collina | Highland Ranch Esplanade | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 172 | 361 |
| Built | 2006–2024 (median 2023) | 2015–2023 (median 2019) |
| Typical living area | 5,077 sq ft | 2,266 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 19% | 88% |
| Vacant lots | 216 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bella Collina median | Highland Ranch Esplanade median |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1.7M (3 sales) | $320K (9 sales) |
| 2021 | $1.82M (5 sales) | $430K (7 sales) |
| 2022 | $2.08M (6 sales) | $467K (26 sales) |
| 2023 | $2.1M (6 sales) | $496K (23 sales) |
| 2024 | $2.8M (27 sales) | $537K (23 sales) |
| 2025 | $2.75M (17 sales) | $488K (20 sales) |
| 2026 | $2.95M (25 sales) | $528K (34 sales) |
Since 2017, Bella Collina's median sale price is +74% and Highland Ranch Esplanade's is +65% — Bella Collina has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bella Collina | Highland Ranch Esplanade | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.8% | 96.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 44% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 5,056 sq ft | 2,179 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Bella Collina | Highland Ranch Esplanade | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Grassy Lake Elementary | Grassy Lake Elementary |
| Middle | East Ridge Middle | East Ridge Middle |
| High school | Lake Minneola High | Lake Minneola High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Highland Ranch Esplanade is the lower entry point (median $515K vs $3.08M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Bella Collina; Highland Ranch Esplanade trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Highland Ranch Esplanade (59 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Bella Collina more expensive than Highland Ranch Esplanade?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bella Collina is $3,084,000 versus $515,000 in Highland Ranch Esplanade, about 499% higher.
How far apart are Bella Collina and Highland Ranch Esplanade?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Lake County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Bella Collina or Highland Ranch Esplanade?
Bella Collina: its homes were built 2006–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2019 in Highland Ranch Esplanade (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Bella Collina. The typical home there is 5,077 sq ft of living area, versus 2,266 sq ft in Highland Ranch Esplanade.
Which has appreciated more, Bella Collina or Highland Ranch Esplanade?
From 2017 to 2026 the median sale price rose 74% in Bella Collina and 65% in Highland Ranch Esplanade (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Highland Ranch Esplanade — sellers there received 96.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.8% in Bella Collina.
What high schools serve Bella Collina and Highland Ranch Esplanade?
Listings in Bella Collina most often report Lake Minneola High; listings in Highland Ranch Esplanade report Lake Minneola High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bella Collina homes, photos & schools · Highland Ranch Esplanade homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.