Blackwater Reserve vs Emmaline Gardens
Two Santa Rosa communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Blackwater Reserve | Emmaline Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $334K | $390K |
| Price per sq ft | $175 | $151 |
| Avg days on market | 74 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | -5% |
| Recent closings | 110 | 18 |
The verdict
Emmaline Gardens carries the higher median price — about 17% above Blackwater Reserve.
Where each one is
| Blackwater Reserve | Emmaline Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Milton | Milton |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 36 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 12 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Blackwater Reserve | Emmaline Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 0 |
| Under contract | 14 | 0 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 15 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Blackwater Reserve homes for sale · Emmaline Gardens homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Blackwater Reserve | Emmaline Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 44 | 58 |
| Built | n/a | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,933 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 17% |
| Vacant lots | 20 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Blackwater Reserve | Emmaline Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | East Milton | Berryhill |
| Middle | King | R. Hobbs |
| High school | Milton | Milton |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Blackwater Reserve is the lower entry point (median $334K vs $390K).
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Emmaline Gardens more expensive than Blackwater Reserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Emmaline Gardens is $390,000 versus $334,000 in Blackwater Reserve, about 17% higher.
What high schools serve Blackwater Reserve and Emmaline Gardens?
Listings in Blackwater Reserve most often report Milton; listings in Emmaline Gardens report Milton. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Blackwater Reserve homes, photos & schools · Emmaline Gardens homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.