Montverde, which means “green hill,” is a cozy, picturesque town in the Orlando metro area with a population of 3,500. Residents here have worked hard to fend off encroaching development from neighboring towns. As a result, the town is spacious and residents enjoy the peace and privacy in a gorgeous area that borders the lovely Lake Apopka. Lake County offers plenty to do in the way of entertainment. You can enjoy sporting activities such as bass tournaments, world-class triathlons and antique boat shows, as well as activities that reflect the areas rich heritage, such as Civil War reenactments, Renaissance Fairs and arts festivals. People of all ages let loose for the annual Mardi Gras hooplas, wine-stop harvests, Black Bear Festivals and of course the unique small-town, old-fashioned community celebrations that each little city and township offers. The private community of Bella Collina, which is inspired by the independent and adventurous Spirit of Tuscany, is a rich 1,900 acres spot located on the shores of Lake Siena and Lake Apopka. The simple yet elegant community is limited to 800 people. Residents enjoy private golf, afternoons at the clubhouse and sunset rides on horseback.
There is a lot of lake-front real estate to choose from since Montverde incorporates several small lakes besides the gorgeous Lake Apopka. Large custom homes generally start just over $300,000 and go up to well over $1 million. Land and lots can be purchased at just under $100,000 and range up to $1.5 million for exclusive waterfront properties. Condos and townhouses are scarcely found in the region. In Bella Collina, custom homes range anywhere from $2 million to $7 million. Land lots located near the golf course are available for custom design starting in the mid-$600,000s. Lakefront home sites start at about $1 million.
Bella Collina FL Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $398,560 compared to $377,021 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +5%. For Saturday, January 28th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Bella Collina FL. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Bella Collina, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Bella Collina, Bella Collina neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Bella Collina to help you find the best home!