Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Emerson Pointe
Gated lakefront estates in Dr. Phillips
Emerson Pointe sits in the Dr. Phillips corridor of southwest Orlando, a gated enclave built around estate-scale homes on generous lots. This is quiet, established territory — you're 14 minutes from Universal Orlando, 22 from Downtown, and 26 from Walt Disney World, so the theme-park economy is close without living on top of it. Homes here are large by any measure, with a median footprint near 7,881 square feet and waterfront setting inside a guarded gate.
For buyers, this is a thin, high-end market. There's a single active listing right now at $4,590,000, while the five homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $1,975,000 — a wide spread that reflects how much the size and lake frontage of a given estate matters. If you're comparing against nearby options like Metro West or the newer builds in Laureate Park, expect Emerson Pointe to trade on scale and privacy rather than volume.
Emerson Pointe is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Emerson Pointe
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Every active listing inside the Emerson Pointe boundary
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The Emerson Pointe market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$1,975,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
19 days
Median time to sell
Emerson Pointe vs Orlando
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 14.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Emerson Pointe boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Emerson Pointe is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
379
Median age
48
Median income
$174,063
Median home value
$810,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Emerson Pointe
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Entertainment
Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Emotional
Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Relationships
Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Emerson Pointe FAQs
Is Emerson Pointe a good place to live?+
It's a gated, waterfront community in the well-regarded Dr. Phillips area of Orlando, feeding Palm Lake Elementary, Chain Of Lakes Middle, and Dr. Phillips High. You get privacy and estate-sized homes while staying central — Downtown Orlando is about 22 minutes and Universal roughly 14. It suits buyers who want space and seclusion over walkable density.
Is Emerson Pointe expensive?+
Yes — this is a top-tier segment. The one active listing is priced at $4,590,000, and the median property tax runs about $36,225 a year, so carrying costs are significant. Even the past year's sales, at a $1,975,000 median, sit well above most of Orlando.
What do homes cost in Emerson Pointe?+
Over the last 12 months, five homes sold at a median of $1,975,000, while the current lone listing asks $4,590,000 at roughly $582 per square foot. The gap comes down to size and water frontage — median home size here is about 7,881 square feet. Comparable estate options exist in areas like Metro West, but on a smaller scale.
How is the market in Emerson Pointe?+
It's a low-volume, high-value market — just one active listing and five sales in the past year, so turnover is slow. Homes take a median of 80 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 94% of asking on average. Expect room to negotiate and a longer timeline than a typical Orlando neighborhood.
What about HOA and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $380 a month, which covers the gated community's shared services. Property taxes are the bigger line item here at roughly $36,225 a year, reflecting the estate-level valuations. Budget both when comparing against gated options like Eagle Creek.
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