Bella Collina West vs Reserve at Minneola
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Bella Collina West | Reserve at Minneola |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.05M | $484K |
| Price per sq ft | $340 | $213 |
| Avg days on market | 158 days | 81 days |
| Months of supply | 13.7 mo | 3.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 28 |
The verdict
Bella Collina West carries the higher median price — about 116% above Reserve at Minneola. Homes in Reserve at Minneola sell faster (81 days on market vs 158). Reserve at Minneola is the tighter market on inventory (3.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bella Collina West | 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 35 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 West | Reserve at Minneola | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 32 | 9 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $825K to $2.64M | $399K to $620K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 10 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bella Collina West homes for sale · Reserve at Minneola homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bella Collina West | Reserve at Minneola | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 176 | 182 |
| Built | 2007–2024 (median 2023) | 2008–2014 (median 2010) |
| Typical living area | 3,152 sq ft | 2,086 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 26% | 75% |
| Vacant lots | 138 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bella Collina West median | Reserve at Minneola median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $937K (10 sales) | $415K (3 sales) |
| 2024 | $888K (43 sales) | $502K (4 sales) |
| 2026 | $1.15M (29 sales) | $440K (3 sales) |
Since 2022, Bella Collina West's median sale price is +23% and Reserve at Minneola's is +6% — Bella Collina West has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bella Collina West | Reserve at Minneola | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.9% | 89.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 52% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 3,083 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 West | 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 $484K vs $1.05M). 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 West; Reserve at Minneola trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Reserve at Minneola (81 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 West more expensive than Reserve at Minneola?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bella Collina West is $1,046,000 versus $484,000 in Reserve at Minneola, about 116% higher.
Which has newer homes, Bella Collina West or Reserve at Minneola?
Bella Collina West: its homes were built 2007–2024 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 West. The typical home there is 3,152 sq ft of living area, versus 2,086 sq ft in Reserve at Minneola.
Which has appreciated more, Bella Collina West or Reserve at Minneola?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose 23% in Bella Collina West and 6% in Reserve at Minneola (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bella Collina West — sellers there received 95.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.3% in Reserve at Minneola.
What high schools serve Bella Collina West and Reserve at Minneola?
Listings in Bella Collina West 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 West homes, photos & schools · Reserve at Minneola homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.