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 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Blackwater Reserve | Emmaline Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $325K | $390K |
| Price per sq ft | $176 | $151 |
| Avg days on market | 65 days | 183 days |
| Months of supply | 2.6 mo | 0.6 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | -5% |
| Recent closings | 103 | 20 |
The verdict
Emmaline Gardens carries the higher median price — about 20% above Blackwater Reserve. Homes in Blackwater Reserve sell faster (65 days on market vs 183). Emmaline Gardens is the tighter market on inventory (0.6 months of supply).
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 45 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 13 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 | 22 | 1 |
| Under contract | 18 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $295K to $390K | $338K to $338K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 22 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | 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 $325K vs $390K). Sellers get a faster sale in Blackwater Reserve (65 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
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 $325,000 in Blackwater Reserve, about 20% 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.