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Bella Collina in Bella Collina

Bella Collina Homes for Sale

Established 1988 · Bella Collina · Lake County

A luxury gated golf and lakefront community in the Montverde hills, anchored by a Sir Nick Faldo course and a Tuscan-style clubhouse near Lake Apopka.

Gated luxurySir Nick Faldo golfLakefront hills
Live Market Pulse
48/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$2.60M
Median Price
8.7mo
Supply
130days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$577/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Bella Collina is a luxury gated golf and lakefront community set in the rolling hills of Montverde, Lake County, spread across roughly 1,900 acres of the master plan above Lake Apopka and Lake Siena. The read is high-end private-club product: custom and semi-custom estate homes, premium homesites, and an amenity package anchored by a Sir Nick Faldo designed championship golf course and a Tuscan-styled clubhouse on one of Florida's higher points, with mandatory club membership. Because this is a club community with a membership structure and a complex ownership history, the buy is the homesite, the home, and the club: confirm the HOA dues, the mandatory club membership and its cost, any community development district bond, and the build status, then comp within Bella Collina rather than against an open-market average."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Bella Collina market snapshot (as of June 24, 2026): the median sale price is about $2.6M ($577 per sq ft), with homes averaging 130 days on market and 8.7 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 29 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Bella Collina is a luxury gated golf and lakefront community in Montverde (ZIP 34756), Lake County, set across roughly 1,900 acres of rolling hills above Lake Apopka and Lake Siena (community and golf-industry sources).

The community is anchored by a championship golf course designed by Sir Nick Faldo and a large Tuscan-styled clubhouse on one of Florida's higher elevations, with a spa, fitness center, tennis, and resort-style pool. Reporting describes custom and semi-custom estate homes plus premium homesites; treat specifics as reported and confirm for the home.

Bella Collina has a notable history: originally developed under Ginn Clubs and Resorts, it changed hands and was repositioned, and homebuilders including Toll Brothers and others have since built within the master plan. Confirm the current builder, status, and any litigation history relevant to a specific parcel.

Because this is a gated club community, value is homesite, home, and club specific. Confirm the HOA dues, the mandatory club membership and its cost, any community development district bond, and the build status, and comp within Bella Collina before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Bella Collina is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a luxury gated golf and lakefront setting in the Montverde hills
  • Buyers who value a Sir Nick Faldo course, a clubhouse, spa, and resort-style amenities
  • Buyers comfortable with mandatory club membership and the carrying cost of a private-club community

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a low-fee community without mandatory club membership
  • Buyers who want a small, walkable, in-town product
  • Buyers unwilling to underwrite HOA dues, club membership, and any CDD bond
Market Pulse

How Bella Collina is performing right now

48/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
8.7Months of supplytight
88Median days on marketdays
10 : 21Under contract vs for salestrong demand
29Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+13%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Bella Collina listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Bella Collina buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bella Collina

Live MLS inventory for Bella Collina. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

15926 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 130 daysTop listing
$5,690,000
6 bd · 7.5 ba · 8,479 sqft · built 2024
15926 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Strong resaleRenovatedGolf
Listed by PRISTINE INTERNATIONAL REALTY LLC
16834 Artimino Loop home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 207 days
$5,500,000
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 6,676 sqft · built 2018
16834 Artimino Loop, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Strong resaleLakefrontPool
Listed by VALSTAR REALTY LLC
16744 Artimino Loop home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 1 days
$5,087,750
5 bd · 7 ba · 6,475 sqft · built 2026
16744 Artimino Loop, MONTVERDE, 34756
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
15215 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 1 days
$4,987,750
7 bd · 7.5 ba · 5,754 sqft · built 2027
15215 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
15054 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 3 days
$4,600,000
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,112 sqft · built 2026
15054 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
15016 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 124 days
$4,390,000
6 bd · 7 ba · 5,896 sqft · built 2026
15016 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
16044 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 4 days
$4,200,000
5 bd · 6 ba · 5,855 sqft · built 2025
16044 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Listed by MS LAND & BUILDING LLC
15353 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 47 days
$4,189,000
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,967 sqft · built 2027
15353 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
16123 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 88 days
$3,997,500
5 bd · 6 ba · 6,584 sqft · built 2026
16123 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
17114 Medici Way home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 22 days
$3,721,000
6 bd · 6 ba · 5,701 sqft · built 2026
17114 Medici Way, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
15125 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 182 days
$3,650,000
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,874 sqft · built 2025
15125 Pendio Drive, MONTVERDE, 34756
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by WRA BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE
16103 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 279 days
$3,528,000
5 bd · 6 ba · 5,466 sqft · built 2026
16103 Pendio Drive, MONTVERDE, 34756
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
16118 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 144 days
$3,292,955
6 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,517 sqft · built 2025
16118 Pendio Drive, MONTVERDE, 34756
RenovatedBest value
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
16000 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 27 days
$3,150,000
6 bd · 7.5 ba · 6,973 sqft · built 2025
16000 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by SELECTA REALTY LLC
16848 Vinci Way home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 25 days
$2,950,000
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,150 sqft · built 2021
16848 Vinci Way, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by WRA BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE
16130 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 92 days
$2,900,000
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,984 sqft · built 2025
16130 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Listed by MS LAND & BUILDING LLC
16340 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 668 days
$2,799,988
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,254 sqft · built 2023
16340 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Strong resaleRenovatedBest value
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
16606 Bolsena Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 249 days
$2,565,995
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,374 sqft · built 2025
16606 Bolsena Drive, MONTVERDE, 34756
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by ORLANDO TBI REALTY LLC
15144 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 1 days
$2,495,000
4 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,428 sqft · built 2022
15144 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
RenovatedBest value
Listed by VALSTAR REALTY LLC
16902 Vinci Way home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 394 days
$2,490,000
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 4,461 sqft · built 2020
16902 Vinci Way, MONTVERDE, 34756
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by BUILD 2 RENT DIRECT, LLC
15220 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaActive · 49 days
$2,250,000
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,651 sqft · built 2023
15220 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
16146 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaPending · 151 days
$4,200,000
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,652 sqft · built 2026
16146 Pendio Drive, MONTVERDE, 34756
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
15621 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaPending · 15 days
$3,752,848
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,301 sqft · built 2025
15621 Pendio Drive, MONTVERDE, 34756
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by ORLANDO TBI REALTY LLC
15500 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaPending · 294 days
$3,389,000
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,518 sqft · built 2022
15500 Pendio Drive, MONTVERDE, 34756
Listed by BELLA COLLINA REAL ESTATE CO
16832 Vinci Way home for sale in Bella CollinaPending · 61 days
$3,249,000
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,111 sqft · built 2023
16832 Vinci Way, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
RenovatedBest value
Listed by NOVA REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC
16804 Vinci Way home for sale in Bella CollinaPending · 65 days
$3,199,000
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,168 sqft · built 2023
16804 Vinci Way, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by NOVA REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC
17414 Pesce Loop home for sale in Bella CollinaPending · 71 days
$2,811,995
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,254 sqft · built 2026
17414 Pesce Loop, MONTVERDE, 34756
Listed by ORLANDO TBI REALTY LLC
16808 Bolsena Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaPending · 23 days
$2,680,000
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,355 sqft · built 2024
16808 Bolsena Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by FLORIDA CONNEXION PROPERTIES
16020 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaPending · 348 days
$2,375,000
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,978 sqft · built 2009
16020 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by VALSTAR REALTY LLC
16110 Pendio Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaPending · 182 days
$2,350,000
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,924 sqft · built 2025
16110 Pendio Drive, BELLA COLLINA, 34756
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by PREMIER SOTHEBYS INT'L REALTY
16650 Bolsena Drive home for sale in Bella CollinaPending · 64 days
$1,591,995
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,878 sqft · built 2027
16650 Bolsena Drive, MONTVERDE, 34756
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by ORLANDO TBI REALTY LLC

Active and pending Bella Collina listings as of 2026-06-24, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Bella Collina on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Bella Collina. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Montverde / Montverde Academy~5 to 10 min · approximate
Winter Garden / Downtown~20 to 25 min · approximate
Clermont~15 to 20 min · approximate
SR 429 / Florida Turnpike~10 to 15 min · approximate
Downtown Orlando~35 to 45 min · approximate, traffic dependent
Orlando International Airport (MCO)~45 to 55 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Bella Collina with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Bella Collina (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Lake County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Bella Collina is served by Lake County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Bella Collina address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Bella Collina, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Bella Collina

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Bella Collina, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a luxury gated golf and lakefront community on 1,900 acres of Montverde hills. The watch items are the homesite and home, the mandatory club membership and its cost, the HOA and any CDD, and the master plan's history. Comp within Bella Collina.

Sir Nick Faldo golf course and Tuscan clubhouse

BullishA championship Faldo course, large clubhouse, spa, and resort amenities anchor the community's identity; confirm membership terms and what is included. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Sir Nick Faldo golf course and Tuscan clubhouse

Mandatory club membership and ownership history

NeutralClub community carrying costs and a complex development history mean dues, membership cost, and any litigation should be confirmed before assuming value. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Mandatory club membership and ownership history

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

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 June 2026.

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  1. 2005 to 2008
    Development

    Ginn develops Bella Collina and the clubhouse

    Reporting describes Bella Collina developed under Ginn Clubs and Resorts, with the championship golf course and large Tuscan-styled clubhouse built in the mid to late 2000s. Treat dates as reported and confirm specifics. Why it matters: The club and course define the community; the early development history is relevant to comps and litigation checks. Source

  2. Ongoing
    Community

    Repositioned luxury club community

    Community sources describe Bella Collina as a luxury gated golf and lakefront community across roughly 1,900 acres above Lake Apopka, with custom estate homes, premium homesites, and a Sir Nick Faldo course. Treat counts as reported and confirm current status. Why it matters: Value turns on the homesite, the home, and the mandatory club membership, not a market average. Source

  3. Ongoing
    Builder

    National builders build within the master plan

    Reporting describes homebuilders including Toll Brothers offering estate homes within Bella Collina, with one and two story single-family designs across collections. Confirm the current builder and plan for a specific parcel. Why it matters: New estate-home construction sits alongside resale; the homesite and the home set value within the gates. Source

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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 Strategy

The Bella Collina buying strategy.

If we were buying in Bella Collina, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the mandatory club membership, the initiation, the dues, and exactly what the membership includes.

2

Confirm the HOA and any CDD bond, the HOA dues, what they cover, and whether a community development district assessment applies per parcel.

3

Read the homesite and home, the lot, the elevation and views, and the build status or condition of a specific estate home.

4

Check the history and any litigation, given the community's development past; confirm anything relevant to the specific parcel.

5

Comp within Bella Collina, against the closest estate home or homesite, not an open-market average.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A premium homesite or well-built estate home with strong elevation or views, priced to its lot, the club membership, and the carrying cost.
Biggest Risk
Underwriting only the home price and missing the mandatory club membership, the HOA, or any CDD bond.
Best Lot
Elevation, views, lake or golf frontage, and the homesite's position in the hills shape value here.
Smart Timing
Confirm the club membership cost, the HOA, and any CDD before you write.
Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Bella Collina is a luxury gated golf and lakefront community in Montverde (34756), Lake County, set across roughly 1,900 acres of rolling hills above Lake Apopka and Lake Siena. It is anchored by a Sir Nick Faldo designed championship golf course and a large Tuscan-styled clubhouse on one of Florida's higher elevations, with a spa, fitness center, tennis, and resort-style pool. Reporting describes custom and semi-custom estate homes and premium homesites built by national builders such as Toll Brothers. As a gated club community it carries an HOA and a mandatory club membership, and the master plan may carry a community development district bond; confirm per parcel. Homes are zoned to Lake County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district. Confirm the club membership, HOA, build status, and homesite for the specific home.

Bella Collina Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Bella Collina.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Bella Collina today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: homesites and smaller estate plans
$2.02M to $2.44M

The more attainable end is premium homesites and smaller estate plans. Read the lot, the views, and the full carrying cost, including club membership, before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: core estate homes
$2.44M to $3.90M

The core is custom and semi-custom estate homes. Build quality, elevation, views, and the homesite separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: lakefront and signature estates
$3.90M to $5.35M

The top end is lakefront or signature estate homes on the best homesites. These trade on the lot, the views, and the level of finish.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$2.60M buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$2.02M to $2.44M
Entry: homesites and smaller estate plans
The more attainable end is premium homesites and smaller estate plans. Read the lot, the views, and the full carrying cost, including club membership, before assuming value.
$2.44M to $3.90M
Mid: core estate homes
The core is custom and semi-custom estate homes. Build quality, elevation, views, and the homesite separate these more than square footage alone.
$3.90M to $5.35M
High: lakefront and signature estates
The top end is lakefront or signature estate homes on the best homesites. These trade on the lot, the views, and the level of finish.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Bella Collina, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Bella Collina is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Bella Collina holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Bella Collina locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Bella Collina

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

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Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

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Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

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Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

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Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

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Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The gates, the Faldo course, and the Tuscan clubhouse are priced into every Bella Collina listing. The deal is won on the homesite, the home, and a clear read of the mandatory club membership and carrying cost, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

8.0A · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk4.2/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.9/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Bella Collina is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
GolfLake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Elevation, views, and lake or golf frontage shape value most here.
  • The homesite's position in the hills matters as much as the home.
  • Premium lots and lakefront homesites carry the strongest demand.

In a luxury gated community like Bella Collina, the homesite sets a large share of value: elevation, views, lake or golf frontage, and position in the rolling hills, with the home, the mandatory club membership, the HOA, and any community development district bond shaping the total cost. Compare a home against the closest estate home or homesite within the gates, not an open-market average, and read the lot, the views, and the club before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Bella Collina in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a luxury gated golf and lakefront community in the Montverde hills with a Sir Nick Faldo course and full club amenities.
Strong onThe Faldo championship course, the Tuscan clubhouse, spa and resort amenities, elevation and lake views, and a gated, private setting.
WatchThe mandatory club membership and its cost, the HOA and any CDD bond, the build status, and the community's development history.
Not forBuyers who want a low-fee community without mandatory club membership, a small in-town product, or no HOA and club carrying cost.
The edgeThe setting and club are the draw; matching the right homesite or estate home with a clear read of the full carrying cost is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Gated community with HOA and mandatory club membership.
  • Confirm club initiation, dues, and what membership includes.
  • Check for a community development district bond per parcel.
  • Elevation, views, and lake or golf frontage shape value.
  • Comp within Bella Collina, not an open-market average.

Bella Collina carries an HOA and a mandatory club membership, and the master plan may carry a community development district bond on the tax bill; treat any figure as reported and confirm the HOA dues, the club membership initiation and dues, and any CDD assessment per parcel before you offer.

HOA dues cover gated common areas and community upkeep, while the mandatory club membership covers access to the golf, clubhouse, spa, and resort amenities; confirm precisely what each covers and what the owner maintains.

The club is the centerpiece: a Sir Nick Faldo designed championship course, a large Tuscan-styled clubhouse, spa, fitness center, tennis, and a resort-style pool, all gated. Confirm the membership terms and what is included for the specific home.

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The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Bella Collina

Thinking of selling in Bella Collina?

Your buyer is weighing the gated setting, the Faldo course, and the carrying cost, so sell the specifics: the homesite, the elevation and views, the home and its build quality, and a clear read of the club membership and HOA.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Bella Collina, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Bella Collina West, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

32% of homes for sale in Bella Collina 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 (2026-06-24).

Bella Collina Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

Bella Collina is currently a buyer's market. About 8.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $3,650,000, and homes go under contract in about 88 days.

8.7
Months supply
$3,650,000
Median list
$2,605,000
Median sold
$653
Per sqft
88
Days on mkt
21/10/29
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34756 ZIP is $716,500, about 15.9% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bella Collina?
A luxury gated golf and lakefront community in Montverde, Lake County, set in rolling hills above Lake Apopka, anchored by a Sir Nick Faldo championship golf course and a Tuscan-styled clubhouse.
Where is Bella Collina located?
In Montverde (ZIP 34756), Lake County, in the hills west of Orlando, near the SR 429 and Florida Turnpike corridors.
Who designed the golf course at Bella Collina?
Reporting credits the championship course to Sir Nick Faldo. Confirm course access and membership terms with the club.
Does Bella Collina require club membership?
Reporting describes a mandatory club membership tied to ownership. Confirm the initiation, the dues, and exactly what the membership includes before you buy.
What kinds of homes are in Bella Collina?
Reporting describes custom and semi-custom estate homes plus premium homesites, built by national builders such as Toll Brothers. Confirm the builder, plan, and build status for the specific home.
Does Bella Collina have an HOA?
Yes. As a gated community it carries an HOA in addition to the mandatory club membership. Confirm the HOA dues and what they cover.
Does Bella Collina have a CDD?
The master plan may carry a community development district bond on the tax bill. Confirm whether a CDD applies to the specific parcel before you assume the carrying cost.
What amenities does Bella Collina offer?
A Sir Nick Faldo golf course, a large Tuscan-styled clubhouse, a spa, fitness center, tennis, and a resort-style pool, all gated. Confirm current amenities and membership access with the club.
What is the history of Bella Collina?
It was originally developed under Ginn Clubs and Resorts in the mid 2000s, then changed hands and was repositioned. Confirm any history or litigation relevant to a specific parcel.
How far is Bella Collina from Orlando?
Roughly 35 to 45 minutes to downtown Orlando by car, depending on the route and traffic. Drive times are approximate.
What schools serve Bella Collina?
It is zoned to Lake County public schools by address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Bella Collina a good investment?
The gated setting, the Faldo course, and the club amenities support demand, but value is homesite, home, and club specific. Confirm the membership cost, the HOA, and any CDD and read the home before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Bella Collina?
The mandatory club membership and its cost, the HOA and any community development district bond, the homesite and views, the build status or condition, and the community's history.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Bella Collina?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the club membership, the homesite, and the carrying cost swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Bella Collina?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want a luxury gated golf and lakefront setting in the Montverde hillsExcellent fit
You value a Sir Nick Faldo course, a clubhouse, spa, and resort-style amenitiesExcellent fit
You are comfortable with mandatory club membership and the carrying cost of a private-club communityExcellent fit
You want a low-fee community without mandatory club membershipProbably not
You want a small, walkable, in-town productProbably not
You are unwilling to underwrite HOA dues, club membership, and any CDD bondProbably not

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