Bella Collina
Homes for Sale in Montverde, FL
All 81 homes for sale in Montverde, FL · median $1,025,000 · 68 homes for sale in 34756 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $2,300,000, $524 per square foot, a median 178 days on market, sellers accepting 85% of original asking. At the median price and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $38,290 ($37,620 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Bella Collina is driven by the house itself, not by a shared amenity story the MLS can confirm. The median living area runs near 4,390 square feet, the median year built is 2023, and the median sits at $2,300,000 - this is a market of large, new or nearly-new custom construction where finish level and lot do most of the work. The median of $524 per square foot tells you the spread between a builder-grade spec and a fully finished custom home is wide, so the per-foot number matters more here than the headline price.
Posture is slow and seller-patient. A median of 178 days on market means homes here are not trading on urgency; they sell when the right buyer meets the right house. Year-over-year is up 7.5%, so values have held and moved forward, but with homestead use at roughly 23% this skews toward second homes and investment holds rather than primary residences. Buyers have time to underwrite carefully; sellers should price to the house's actual condition and plan for a long listing.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Bella Collina right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($2.30M) is up 7.5% from the prior 12 months ($2.14M). With about 3 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (3 and 14 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated November 14, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside BELLA COLLINA right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Bella Collina market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $2.30M ($524 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 178 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 8% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34756 (Montverde), 38 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $650K ($255/sq ft), up 7.5% year over year, with a median 80 days on market. Right now 72 active and 18 pending listings. See the live ZIP 34756 housing market and the Lake County market.
Bella Collina is a community of 357 homes in Montverde, Lake County, built between 2006 and 2024 (median 2023), with a median living area of about 4,390 square feet. 23% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Bella Collina in Montverde is a small, high-end market of 357 homes built between 2006 and 2024, where the product is large custom construction and the pace is deliberate rather than competitive.
Who Bella Collina is best for.
Best for
- Buying a large, recently built custom home and willing to wait for the right one
- Holding as a second home or longer-term investment rather than a primary residence
- Buyers who will underwrite per-square-foot against finish and lot before offering
Probably not for
- Needing to buy and resell on a short horizon given the long days on market
- Buying on the assumption of a specific amenity package not yet confirmed
- Prioritizing a fast, competitive transaction over careful diligence
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($2.30M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($2.14M) IS the +7.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 14 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2010 through 2025. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lake County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Lake County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
21% of homes for sale in ZIP 34756 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).
Recent Developments in Bella Collina
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bella Collina, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Lake County approves 2,241-acre Panther Run rezoning for up to 2,624 homes near Clermont
The Lake County Commission voted 3-1 on Sept. 1 to rezone about 2,241 acres in the Wellness Way area, north of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, for GT Homes. The planned unit development allows up to 2,624 residential units and more than 1 million square feet of non-residential space, with sites reserved for a future public high school and public safety facilities. Plans include extending County Road 455 and about 11 miles of public trails.
What it may mean for the marketThe plan adds long-term housing supply, employment space and new connector roads in south Lake County, with infrastructure planned ahead of residential growth. The site is about 11 miles south of Bella Collina.
Source: Clermont Sun - August 2026Parks & Amenities
Lake County approves buying 11 miles of CSX rail corridor for Wekiva Trail extension
Lake County commissioners voted to buy an 11-mile CSX rail corridor to extend the Wekiva Trail from Sorrento toward Mount Dora, Eustis and Leesburg. Property costs exceed $20 million, funded by the Lake Forever bond, an expected Florida Communities Trust grant and other sources. The final purchase agreement waits on the outcome of the November property tax amendment.
What it may mean for the marketA continuous trail linking Sorrento, Mount Dora, Eustis and Leesburg would add recreation and non-car connections across north Lake County. The project is about 17 miles northeast of Bella Collina, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - March 2025Development
Lake County approves rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District near Mount Dora
Lake County approved a rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District, a large mixed-use employment district planned near Mount Dora and State Road 46, clearing the way for a long-term jobs and commercial hub in east Lake County.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment and mixed-use district near Mount Dora points to long-term job growth in east Lake County, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The project is about 16 miles north of Bella Collina, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: GrowthSpotter
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Bella Collina buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bella Collina today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Bella Collina.
A condition-driven custom market
The construction window - 2006 to 2024 with a median build year of 2023 - means two very different houses sit under one community name: earlier homes now nearing two decades old, and a heavy concentration of recent and current custom builds. That gap is where value is won or lost. On a per-square-foot basis the $524 median masks a real range, and the difference between an older resale and new custom finish will show up in both price and days on market.
We did not identify community amenities from current MLS listings, so do not buy on the assumption of a specific amenity package - verify directly what is active, what it costs to carry, and what governs it before you write an offer. At this price point and with a 178-day median, the diligence that matters is lot, build quality, finish, and carrying costs, not a race against other bidders.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bella Collina. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Bella Collina buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (3.4). Basis: Recent Direction +7.5% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 23% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 85.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
A thin, high-dollar market with long days on market rewards an agent who reads individual houses rather than averages. We underwrite per-square-foot against actual finish and lot, flag where an older build is priced like new construction, and keep you honest on carrying costs and association terms - the things that decide value when there is no bidding pressure to lean on.
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| Location | Montverde, Lake County, FL · ZIP 34756 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 357 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2006–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 4,390 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $2,300,000 median across 3 closed sales · $524 per sq ft · +7.5% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 178 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 23% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2010 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Bella Collina key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/bella-collina-montverde, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in BELLA COLLINA, Montverde
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Pendio Drive (93 homes on record)
- Pendio Drive (10 homes on record)
- Pendio Drive (7 homes on record)
- Volterra Point (6 homes on record)
- Bolsena Drive (5 homes on record)
- Vetta Drive (4 homes on record)
- Apennine Way (1 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (9 streets, ZIP 34756)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2010 (35 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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