Emerald Island Resort
Homes for Sale in Kissimmee, FL
All 3,084 homes for sale in Kissimmee, FL · median $375,000 · 938 homes for sale in 34747 · Osceola County homes for sale
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Market Heat
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As of October 2026, Emerald Island Resort in Kissimmee, FL has 31 homes for sale and 7 pending, asking from $195,000 to $629,900 (median $425,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 34 recorded sales closed at a median of $455,000, $188 per square foot, a median 77 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking (-9% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2002–2006; 48 of 50 report an HOA (median $305/mo); 1 of the 50 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 120 ft). At the median price and Osceola County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.23 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,930 ($6,330 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in Emerald Island Resort: 9 new listings (median asking $498,888), 7 under contract right now, 3 closed sales (median $480,000). As of October 16, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Emerald Island Resort
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Active · 151 daysActive and pending Emerald Island Resort listings as of 2026-10-15, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Emerald Island Resort is a short-term-rental community first, and that reality drives price more than square footage does. With a homestead share under 8%, the vast majority of these 717 homes are held as vacation or income properties, so condition, furnishing, and rental readiness move the needle as much as the median $511,600 or the $189.92 per square foot. A turnkey, rental-active home and a tired one can carry very different prices at the same size.
The posture right now is patient. A median of just over 80 days on market and a heat score of 53 point to a balanced market that leans neither strongly to buyers nor sellers. Values are up 6.6% year over year, so this is not a soft market — but with only 8 recent closings in the window, pricing is thin and each sale carries weight. Sellers should expect to hold out for the right buyer; buyers have room to be selective and to underwrite the numbers carefully.
Emerald Island Resort right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($455K) is down 9.0% from the prior 12 months ($500K). With about 19 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: Very High (34 and 44 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 16, 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 EMERALD ISLAND RESORT 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
Emerald Island Resort market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $455K ($188 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 77 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 9% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (34 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34747 (Kissimmee), 2,599 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $460K ($220/sq ft), down 3.8% year over year, with a median 75 days on market. Right now 581 active and 101 pending listings put supply at about 7.3 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34747 housing market and the Osceola County market.
Flood zones in Emerald Island Resort: of 37 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 97% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X); 3% are in an A-series high-risk zone where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Kissimmee.
Emerald Island Resort is a community of 722 homes in Kissimmee, Osceola County, built between 2002 and 2006 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 2,178 square feet. 8% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
This is a built-out resort community from the 2002–2006 era, with a median home around 2,178 square feet built in 2004. It functions largely as a rental market rather than a primary-residence enclave, which shapes both who competes for these homes and how they trade.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Emerald Island Resort is best for.
Best for
- Investors targeting a turnkey short-term-rental property with a budget centered near the mid-$500s
- Second-home buyers who want a vacation base in a built-out 2000s-era resort community
- Patient buyers comfortable with an 80-day-plus market who can be selective and underwrite carefully
Probably not for
- Buyers seeking a primary-residence neighborhood where most homes are owner-occupied
- Anyone who needs a fast, liquid resale given the thin recent closing activity
- Budgets that assume newer construction or wide architectural variety beyond the 2002–2006 stock
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 ($455K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($500K) IS the -9.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 46 sales each (34 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
18% of homes for sale in Emerald Island Resort 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 (2026-10-17).
Emerald Island Resort Market Scorecard
Emerald Island Resort is currently a buyer's market. About 7.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $425,000, and homes go under contract in about 101 days.
Typical home value in the 34747 ZIP is $399,304, about 3.0% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Emerald Island Resort on the map.
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Schools
- Osceola County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Westside K-8 · Elementary
- West Side · Middle
- Celebration High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Emerald Island Resort listings and can change; always confirm with Osceola County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Emerald Island Resort address.
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The Emerald Island Resort buying strategy.
If we were buying in Emerald Island Resort 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 Emerald Island Resort.
A rental-driven market, not a bedroom community
The homestead share tells the story: with under 8% of homes claiming a homestead exemption, Emerald Island Resort is overwhelmingly an investment and vacation market. That means demand tracks the short-term-rental economy — occupancy, nightly rates, and the appeal of the community's amenities — more than it tracks the usual primary-residence drivers. Buyers here are underwriting an asset, and the median price of $511,600 needs to be read through that lens.
The housing stock is homogeneous by design, built tightly between 2002 and 2006 with a median year of 2004. That narrows the spread you'd normally see from age, so the real price variation comes from condition, updates, and whether a home comes furnished and rental-ready. Because the closing window is thin — just 8 recent sales — a single well- or poorly-priced comp can distort the picture, and pricing a home here demands more judgment than a spreadsheet.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Emerald Island Resort. 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 Emerald Island Resort 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 (3.2). Basis: Recent Direction -9.0% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 8% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 92.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
A resort-rental market rewards analysts, not optimists. With a thin closing window and prices that hinge on condition and rental readiness rather than a clean per-square-foot rule, we price from the specifics of your home and the handful of comps that actually apply — not a headline average. On the buy side, we help you underwrite the asset honestly, factoring in the 80-plus-day marketing reality and what a balanced heat score means for your negotiating position.
Emerald Island Resort in 15 seconds.
What it really costs to own in Emerald Island Resort
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $305/month across 1330 MLS listings (most billed monthly; 2026-10-15). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
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| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Osceola County is $1,735/yr (2,188 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 37 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 97% sit outside the high-risk zone and 3% inside one, where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes). |
| Roof and age | Median build year 2003 across 50 listings. An original roof here would be about 23 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $305/month (about $3,660/yr) · median of 1330 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $305 per month ($3,660 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 1330 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Flood & Insurance Context
Of 35 sampled listing addresses in this community: 97% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C); 3% in an A-series Special Flood Hazard Area zone.
Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=35) · as of 2026-10
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Recently off market in EMERALD ISLAND RESORT
Homes in EMERALD ISLAND RESORT that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 3 on record.
- 8475 Oasis Key Cove · off market
- 8521 Palm Harbor Drive · off market
- 8558 Crystal Cove Loop · off market
| Location | Kissimmee, Osceola County, FL · ZIP 34747 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 722 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2002–2006 (median 2004) |
| Typical living area | 2,178 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 62%, townhouses 38% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Fitness Center, Pool, Playground, Clubhouse, Gated Community - Guard, Tennis Court(s) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $455,000 median across 34 closed sales · $188 per sq ft · -9.0% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 77 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 8% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Emerald Island Resort key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/emerald-island-resort, data as of August 2, 2026.
Just listed in Emerald Island Resort
The newest homes for sale in Emerald Island Resort right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 2717 Fiesta Key Drive $599,990 · 7 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,881 sq ft · 1 day on market Courtesy of REALTY ONE GROUP MVP
- 8503 La Isla Drive $569,000 · 7 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,123 sq ft · 1 day on market Courtesy of TEAM DONOVAN
- 8516 Crystal Cove Loop $235,000 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,291 sq ft · 1 day on market Courtesy of REAL BROKER, LLC
- 2608 Emerald Island Boulevard $498,888 · 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,317 sq ft · 1 day on market Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AT THE PARKS
- 8474 Crystal Cove Loop $240,000 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,291 sq ft · 1 day on market Courtesy of ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE
- 8452 Crystal Cove Loop $249,900 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,277 sq ft · 2 days on market Courtesy of POP REALTY POWERED BY SELLSTATE
Checked against the MLS Oct 16, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Emerald Island Resort Right Now (38)
All 38 active and pending Emerald Island Resort listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 8474 Crystal Cove Loop · $240,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Oct 14, 2026 · listed by Era Grizzard Real Estate
- 2608 Emerald Island Boulevard · $498,888 · 5 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Oct 13, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty At The Parks
- 8516 Crystal Cove Loop · $235,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Oct 9, 2026 · listed by Real Broker, Llc
- 8452 Crystal Cove Loop · $249,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Oct 6, 2026 · listed by Pop Realty Powered By Sellstate
- 2782 Sun Key Place · $250,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Sep 24, 2026 · listed by Garcia Realty Group
- 8514 Palm Harbour Drive · $620,000 · 7 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Sep 24, 2026 · listed by Avenue Homes Llc
- 8503 La Isla Drive · $569,000 · 7 bd / 5.5 ba · listed Sep 15, 2026 · listed by Team Donovan
- 8427 Secret Key Cove · $629,900 · 7 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by Realty Of America
- 8551 La Isla Drive · $510,000 · 7 bd / 5.5 ba · pending · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by La Rosa Realty Llc
- 2717 Fiesta Key Drive · $599,990 · 7 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Realty One Group Mvp
- 8407 Blue Lagoon Drive · $195,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Results Realty
- 8538 Sunrise Key Drive · $595,000 · 7 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Sep 9, 2026 · listed by Exp Realty Llc
- 8452 Secret Key Cove · $590,000 · 7 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Aug 31, 2026 · listed by American Ideal Homes, Llc
- 8667 La Isla Drive · $535,000 · 7 bd / 5.5 ba · listed Aug 31, 2026 · listed by Ralisto, Llc
- 8550 Sunrise Key Drive · $529,999 · 7 bd / 4.5 ba · pending · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by Team Donovan
- 8454 Crystal Cove Loop · $235,999 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 24, 2026 · listed by The Property Firm
- 2743 Sun Key Place · $265,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 21, 2026 · listed by Alves And Howell Realty
- 2756 Lido Key Drive · $439,000 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 5, 2026 · listed by Multi Choice Realty Llc
- 2673 Emerald Island Boulevard · $525,990 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 4, 2026 · listed by Agent Trust Realty Corporation
- 2808 Lido Key Court · $505,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Jul 31, 2026 · listed by Florida Top Realty
- 8646 La Isla Drive · $575,000 · 7 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Jul 29, 2026 · listed by Simp Realty Group Llc
- 8520 La Isla Drive · $569,900 · 7 bd / 6 ba · pending · listed Jul 29, 2026 · listed by Mark Spain Real Estate
- 2733 Sun Key Place · $318,900 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Heritage
- 8515 Crystal Cove Loop · $239,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Frontline Florida Realty, Inc.
- 2694 La Isla Court · $499,999 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Team Donovan
- 8424 Crystal Cove Loop · $249,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Compass Florida Llc
- 8538 Crystal Cove Loop · $244,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by American Ideal Homes, Llc
- 8515 Palm Harbor Drive · $454,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by American Ideal Homes, Llc
- 2721 Lido Key Drive · $425,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Palm Circle Realty
- 2727 Sun Key Place · $294,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Exp Realty Llc
- 8401 Crystal Cove Loop · $299,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Lokation
- 8419 Crystal Cove Loop · $245,500 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Realty Of America
- 8550 Crystal Cove Loop · $289,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Legacy Realty
- 8490 Oasis Key Cove · $549,000 · 8 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Realty Of America
- 2677 Emerald Island Boulevard · $496,000 · 7 bd / 4.5 ba · pending · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Magicmind Realty Llc
- 8512 Sunrise Key Drive · $550,000 · 7 bd / 4.5 ba · pending · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Lpt Realty, Llc
- 8595 Sunrise Key Drive · $430,000 · 5 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Lpt Realty, Llc.
- 8564 Crystal Cove Loop · $240,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Homevest Realty
Recently sold in Emerald Island Resort
- 8558 Crystal Cove Loop · sold $250,000
- 8521 Palm Harbor Drive · sold $559,000
- 8475 Oasis Key Cove · sold $480,000
- 2739 Sun Key Place · sold $337,750
- 8511 La Isla Drive · sold $612,500
- 2708 Lido Key Drive · sold $532,000
- 8612 La Isla Drive · sold $445,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Recent Developments in Emerald Island Resort
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Emerald Island Resort, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Orange County commissioners approve Tuscana land use plan in Shingle Creek Basin on 4-3 vote
Commissioners voted 4-3 to approve the Tuscana land use application from Shingle Creek Co-Owners LLC and Geyer Development, reversing a unanimous rejection in May 2025. The plan includes more than 1,000 hotel rooms, about 4,000 apartments and commercial buildings, with conditions for a raised road, flood mitigation and wetland protection. The developer projects thousands of jobs at full build-out.
What it may mean for the marketThe approval could add substantial rental housing, hotel capacity and commercial space in the Shingle Creek area, while flood-mitigation conditions will shape how and when it is built. The site is about 3 miles northwest of Emerald Island Resort.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - September 2026Infrastructure
CFX holds public meetings on 14-mile toll road through part of Split Oak Forest
The Central Florida Expressway Authority held public meetings on Sept. 16 and 17 for a 14-mile road from State Road 417 near Boggy Creek Road in Orange County to Nova Road in Osceola County. CFX says portions could begin construction next year and that the road would ease traffic on Narcoossee Road. The agency faces a legal challenge from Orange County and is pursuing an eminent domain case.
What it may mean for the marketIf built, the road would add a new east-west route between Lake Nona and St. Cloud, changing commute options and access to east Orange and Osceola land. The project is about 14 miles east of Emerald Island Resort, elsewhere in Osceola County.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - August 2026Retail & Dining
Plans for Mattel indoor water park near Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores expand to 13 acres
Updated plans for the site off State Road 535 show a 95,000-square-foot indoor water park designed by Martin Aquatic, a separate 45,000-square-foot entertainment building and nearly 900 parking spaces. The tower height rises to as much as 100 feet and still needs Orange County approval. About 200 jobs are expected, and no opening date has been announced.
What it may mean for the marketThe project would add visitor attractions, dining and roughly 200 jobs near the State Road 535 corridor, with added traffic and parking demand nearby. The site is about 6 miles northwest of Emerald Island Resort.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - August 2026Civic
St. Cloud council approves $6.7 million downtown apartment and parking garage agreement
The City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Atlantic Housing Partners for apartments and a parking garage next to City Hall. The Community Redevelopment Agency contributes $6.25 million and the city $460,000. The garage would hold 450 to 500 spaces, with 250 reserved for apartment residents.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown rental housing and public parking would add residents and parking capacity to the St. Cloud core. The project is about 11 miles southeast of Emerald Island Resort, elsewhere in Osceola County.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - March 2026Development
Orlando approves the 380-acre Dowden Central Community Development District in Lake Nona
Orlando approved the Dowden Central Community Development District, a roughly 380-acre district in the Lake Nona area of southeast Orlando, in March 2026. The district provides the framework to build roads, drainage, utilities, and parks for future development phases.
What it may mean for the marketA new community development district lays the groundwork for large-scale growth in the Lake Nona area, a step that typically precedes new housing and commercial activity nearby. The site is about 9 miles east of Emerald Island Resort.
Source: ClickOrlando
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 15, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (14 streets, ZIP 00000/34744/34747)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (243 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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