Bella Collina West vs Waterbrooke
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Bella Collina West | Waterbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.05M | $428K |
| Price per sq ft | $340 | $228 |
| Avg days on market | 169 days | 99 days |
| Months of supply | 15.6 mo | 4.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 45 |
The verdict
Bella Collina West carries the higher median price — about 144% above Waterbrooke. Homes in Waterbrooke sell faster (99 days on market vs 169). Waterbrooke is the tighter market on inventory (4.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bella Collina West | Waterbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Bella Collina | Clermont |
| ZIP | 34756 | 34711 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 36 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 96% of 26 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | Waterbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 35 | 17 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $840K to $2.64M | $370K to $1.79M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 11 | 7 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bella Collina West homes for sale · Waterbrooke homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bella Collina West | Waterbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 176 | 827 |
| Built | 2007–2024 (median 2023) | 2018–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 3,152 sq ft | 2,007 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 26% | 62% |
| 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 | Waterbrooke median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.22M (5 sales) | $411K (4 sales) |
| 2022 | $937K (10 sales) | $411K (63 sales) |
| 2023 | $996K (17 sales) | $500K (61 sales) |
| 2024 | $888K (43 sales) | $533K (63 sales) |
| 2025 | $1.12M (26 sales) | $541K (66 sales) |
| 2026 | $1.15M (29 sales) | $572K (28 sales) |
Since 2021, Bella Collina West's median sale price is -6% and Waterbrooke's is +39% — Waterbrooke has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bella Collina West | Waterbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.9% | 94.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 52% | 36% |
| Typical sold home | 3,083 sq ft | 2,398 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 | Waterbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Grassy Lake Elementary | Grassy Lake Elementary |
| Middle | East Ridge Middle | Windy Hill Middle |
| High school | Lake Minneola High | East Ridge 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, Waterbrooke is the lower entry point (median $428K 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; Waterbrooke trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Waterbrooke (99 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 Waterbrooke?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bella Collina West is $1,046,000 versus $428,000 in Waterbrooke, about 144% higher.
Which has newer homes, Bella Collina West or Waterbrooke?
Bella Collina West: its homes were built 2007–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2022 in Waterbrooke (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Bella Collina West. The typical home there is 3,152 sq ft of living area, versus 2,007 sq ft in Waterbrooke.
Which has appreciated more, Bella Collina West or Waterbrooke?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose -6% in Bella Collina West and 39% in Waterbrooke (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 94.9% in Waterbrooke.
What high schools serve Bella Collina West and Waterbrooke?
Listings in Bella Collina West most often report Lake Minneola High; listings in Waterbrooke report East Ridge High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bella Collina West homes, photos & schools · Waterbrooke homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.