Bella Collina vs Reserve at Minneola
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-30.
| Metric | Bella Collina | Reserve at Minneola |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $3.08M | $478K |
| Price per sq ft | $592 | $217 |
| Avg days on market | 118 days | 118 days |
| Months of supply | 9.3 mo | 4.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 35 | 27 |
The verdict
Bella Collina carries the higher median price — about 545% above Reserve at Minneola. Reserve at Minneola is the tighter market on inventory (4.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bella Collina | Reserve at Minneola | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Bella Collina | Minneola |
| ZIP | 34756 | 34711, 34715 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 45 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 11 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 | Reserve at Minneola | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 27 | 10 |
| Under contract | 8 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $850K to $6.2M | $389K to $620K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 17 | 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 · Reserve at Minneola homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bella Collina | Reserve at Minneola | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 172 | 182 |
| Built | 2006–2024 (median 2023) | 2008–2014 (median 2010) |
| Typical living area | 5,077 sq ft | 2,086 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 19% | 75% |
| 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 | Reserve at Minneola median |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1.7M (3 sales) | $275K (15 sales) |
| 2022 | $2.08M (6 sales) | $415K (3 sales) |
| 2024 | $2.8M (27 sales) | $502K (4 sales) |
| 2026 | $2.95M (25 sales) | $440K (3 sales) |
Since 2017, Bella Collina's median sale price is +74% and Reserve at Minneola's is +60% — Bella Collina has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bella Collina | Reserve at Minneola | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 44% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 5,056 sq ft | 1,930 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 | Reserve at Minneola | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Reserve at Minneola is the lower entry point (median $478K 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; Reserve at Minneola trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
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 Reserve at Minneola?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bella Collina is $3,084,000 versus $478,000 in Reserve at Minneola, about 545% higher.
Which has newer homes, Bella Collina or Reserve at Minneola?
Bella Collina: its homes were built 2006–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2010 in Reserve at Minneola (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Bella Collina. The typical home there is 5,077 sq ft of living area, versus 2,086 sq ft in Reserve at Minneola.
Which has appreciated more, Bella Collina or Reserve at Minneola?
From 2017 to 2026 the median sale price rose 74% in Bella Collina and 60% in Reserve at Minneola (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bella Collina — sellers there received 92.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.3% in Reserve at Minneola.
What high schools serve Bella Collina and Reserve at Minneola?
Listings in Bella Collina most often report Lake Minneola High; listings in Reserve at Minneola 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 · Reserve at Minneola homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.