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 2026-11-10.
| Metric | Bella Collina West | Waterbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.18M | $382K |
| Price per sq ft | $373 | $224 |
| Avg days on market | 156 days | 109 days |
| Months of supply | 36.0 mo | 17.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Bella Collina West carries the higher median price — about 209% above Waterbrooke. Homes in Waterbrooke sell faster (109 days on market vs 156). Waterbrooke is the tighter market on inventory (17.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bella Collina West and Waterbrooke are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Lake County.
| Bella Collina West | Waterbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Bella Collina | Clermont |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 40 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 96% of 27 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 | 36 | 17 |
| Under contract | 3 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $774K to $2.64M | $370K to $1.79M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 10 | 5 |
| 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 | n/a |
| Built | 2007–2024 (median 2023) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 3,152 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 138 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
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 $382K vs $1.18M). Sellers get a faster sale in Waterbrooke (109 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 $1,181,000 versus $382,000 in Waterbrooke, about 209% higher.
How far apart are Bella Collina West and Waterbrooke?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Lake County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
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.