Emerald Lakes vs River Pines
Two Martin communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Emerald Lakes | River Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $270K | $246K |
| Price per sq ft | $204 | $191 |
| Avg days on market | 29 days | 88 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 26 |
The verdict
Emerald Lakes carries the higher median price — about 10% above River Pines. Homes in Emerald Lakes sell faster (29 days on market vs 88). River Pines is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Emerald Lakes | River Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 4 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $239K to $474K | $205K to $270K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Emerald Lakes homes for sale · River Pines homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Emerald Lakes | River Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 467 | n/a |
| Built | 1983–2000 (median 1984) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,288 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Emerald Lakes median | River Pines median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $78K (4 sales) | $67K (9 sales) |
| 2013 | $104K (4 sales) | $78K (3 sales) |
| 2014 | $109K (4 sales) | $102K (11 sales) |
| 2015 | $138K (7 sales) | $114K (15 sales) |
| 2016 | $136K (12 sales) | $138K (13 sales) |
| 2017 | $139K (18 sales) | $143K (14 sales) |
| 2018 | $162K (18 sales) | $150K (16 sales) |
| 2019 | $170K (5 sales) | $166K (16 sales) |
| 2020 | $190K (5 sales) | $169K (28 sales) |
| 2021 | $232K (11 sales) | $180K (15 sales) |
| 2022 | $276K (9 sales) | $234K (6 sales) |
| 2023 | $392K (6 sales) | $265K (5 sales) |
| 2024 | $318K (12 sales) | $292K (14 sales) |
| 2025 | $310K (14 sales) | $285K (21 sales) |
| 2026 | $278K (23 sales) | $250K (20 sales) |
Since 2012, Emerald Lakes's median sale price is +257% and River Pines's is +272% — River Pines has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Emerald Lakes | River Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.3% | 94.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,288 sq ft | 1,288 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 15 (cold) | 17 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Emerald Lakes | River Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Seawind | Port Salerno |
| Middle | Murray | Murray |
| High school | South Fork | South Fork |
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, River Pines is the lower entry point (median $246K vs $270K). Sellers get a faster sale in Emerald Lakes (29 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 Emerald Lakes more expensive than River Pines?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Emerald Lakes is $270,000 versus $246,000 in River Pines, about 10% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Emerald Lakes or River Pines?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 257% in Emerald Lakes and 272% in River Pines (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
River Pines — sellers there received 94.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.3% in Emerald Lakes.
What high schools serve Emerald Lakes and River Pines?
Listings in Emerald Lakes most often report South Fork; listings in River Pines report South Fork. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Emerald Lakes homes, photos & schools · River Pines homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.