BELLA VISTA SUB in HOWEY IN THE HILLS

BELLA VISTA SUB
Homes for Sale in HOWEY IN THE HILLS, FL

Community in HOWEY IN THE HILLS · Lake County · ZIP 34737
Median sale $322K
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Live · BELLA VISTA SUB Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$322K
Median sold · 12 mo
$186/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $186 in 2026
94.0%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
3.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
137days
Median DOM · closed
14 days at the 2022 low
0%
Under contract
Lake: 26% (1,105 of 4,329)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
33%
Cash buyers · BELLA VISTA SUB
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
Track record · 14 years of records
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 3 in 2011
1,711sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Bella Vista is a small, amenity-rich pocket in Howey In The Hills, and the numbers here reflect a thin market rather than a broad trend. With only two active listings and four closings in the trailing window, the median price of $322,499.5 and median price per square foot of $186.09 are useful as a general marker of where this community sits, but a single unusual sale can move them noticeably. Treat the figures as a starting point for a conversation, not a formula.

Median days on market of 136.5 tells the real story: homes here sell, but not quickly. Combined with six months of supply — a balanced reading — this is not a community where sellers can expect a bidding war or where buyers need to rush a decision. Pricing a listing correctly on day one matters more here than in faster-moving pockets, and buyers who are patient and prepared to negotiate on timeline have room to work with.

BELLA VISTA SUB Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

BELLA VISTA SUB right now

🟡 Balanced market. 3.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).

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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

BELLA VISTA SUB market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $322K ($186 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 137 days on market for closed sales, and 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market.

Bella Vista is a gated, golf-oriented community in Howey In The Hills built around deed-restricted living, with amenities that lean toward an active, club-style lifestyle rather than a starter-home footprint. Inventory is genuinely limited, so anyone tracking this community should expect to wait for the right listing rather than choose from a deep pool.

Best for

  • A buyer prioritizing golf course and clubhouse access over a fast closing timeline.
  • A buyer comfortable with an HOA buyer-approval process and deed restrictions in exchange for maintained shared amenities.
  • A patient buyer willing to wait for the right listing in a low-inventory community rather than choosing from many options.

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants to compare several similar homes before deciding — inventory here is too limited for that.
  • A seller expecting a quick sale — median days-on-market here runs well over four months.
  • A buyer avoiding HOA oversight or a formal approval step before purchase.

Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (4 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 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
02420122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 4 a year; 4 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
01232018202020222026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 3 quit in 2011; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

BELLA VISTA SUB Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

BELLA VISTA SUB is currently a buyer's market. About 8.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $332,500, and homes go under contract in about 6 days.

8.0
Months supply
$332,500
Median list
$315,099
Median sold
$213
Per sqft
6
Days on mkt
2/1/3
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in BELLA VISTA SUB, HOWEY IN THE HILLS

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 6 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-24)

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in BELLA VISTA SUB

Live MLS inventory for BELLA VISTA SUB. 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.

Active and pending BELLA VISTA SUB listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in BELLA VISTA SUB today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 VISTA SUB.

Best Buy
Buyers seeking a gated, golf-adjacent lifestyle with clubhouse and fitness access rather than a fast transaction.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory and a long median days-on-market mean limited choice and slower sales.
Sweet Spot
Move-in-ready homes priced near the community median tend to align best with realistic buyer expectations here.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need a quick sale timeline or want a wide selection of comparable homes to choose from.

A golf and clubhouse community with a small footprint

The amenity list here is substantial for a community this size: golf course access, a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, tennis courts, and gated entry, paired with deed restrictions and a buyer approval requirement. That combination points to an HOA that is actively managing use of shared facilities and community character, which buyers should factor into both budget and lifestyle expectations. The listing data shows some inconsistency between guarded and non-guarded gate references — worth confirming directly with the HOA before assuming a specific level of access control.

With active listings in the low single digits, Bella Vista is not a community where you can casually shop and compare five or six comparable homes side by side. Buyers interested here should expect to move when something comes up, and sellers should expect that the right buyer may take longer to find given the slower median days-on-market. Price per square foot in the mid-$180s gives a rough per-unit benchmark, but with so few closings feeding that figure, an in-person walk-through and a direct comp pull matter more than the aggregate stat.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in BELLA VISTA SUB. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this thin on inventory, having someone monitor new listings the moment they hit the feed — and knowing how to read a small, amenity-heavy HOA before you write an offer — is the difference between missing the window and being first in line. We track Bella Vista's limited activity directly and can walk you through the buyer-approval process and HOA specifics before you commit.

BELLA VISTA SUB in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers seeking a gated, golf-adjacent lifestyle with clubhouse and fitness access rather than a fast transaction.
Biggest advantageA deed-restricted, amenity-dense setting that keeps shared spaces maintained and access controlled.
Biggest riskThin inventory and a long median days-on-market mean limited choice and slower sales.
Sweet spotMove-in-ready homes priced near the community median tend to align best with realistic buyer expectations here.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need a quick sale timeline or want a wide selection of comparable homes to choose from.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed BELLA VISTA SUB sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in BELLA VISTA SUB?
The median sale price in BELLA VISTA SUB was $322K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in BELLA VISTA SUB take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 137 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is BELLA VISTA SUB a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, BELLA VISTA SUB is roughly balanced: 3.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
Do cash buyers compete in BELLA VISTA SUB?
Cash buyers took 33% of BELLA VISTA SUB sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for BELLA VISTA SUB?
The best agent for BELLA VISTA SUB is one who actively works HOWEY IN THE HILLS and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for BELLA VISTA SUB.
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A buyer prioritizing golf course and clubhouse access over a fast closing timeline.Excellent fit
A buyer comfortable with an HOA buyer-approval process and deed restrictions in exchange for maintained shared amenities.Excellent fit
A patient buyer willing to wait for the right listing in a low-inventory community rather than choosing from many options.Excellent fit
A buyer who wants to compare several similar homes before deciding — inventory here is too limited for that.Probably not
A seller expecting a quick sale — median days-on-market here runs well over four months.Probably not
A buyer avoiding HOA oversight or a formal approval step before purchase.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (16 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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Thinking of selling in BELLA VISTA SUB? 4 recorded closings; median 136 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Lake County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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