Emerson Park vs Oak Pointe
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Emerson Park | Oak Pointe |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $345K | $354K |
| Price per sq ft | $178 | $224 |
| Avg days on market | 103 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 5.4 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 49 |
The verdict
Oak Pointe carries the higher median price — about 3% above Emerson Park.
Where each one is
| Emerson Park | Oak Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Apopka | Apopka |
| ZIP | 32703 | 32703, 32712 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 26 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 10 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
| Emerson Park | Oak Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 0 |
| Under contract | 2 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Emerson Park homes for sale · Oak Pointe homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Emerson Park | Oak Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 236 | 151 |
| Built | 2008–2014 (median 2012) | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,955 sq ft | 1,846 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 70% | 29% |
| Vacant lots | 44 | 108 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Emerson Park median | Oak Pointe median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $415K (27 sales) | $457K (56 sales) |
| 2025 | $397K (28 sales) | $362K (92 sales) |
| 2026 | $375K (25 sales) | $350K (44 sales) |
Since 2024, Emerson Park's median sale price is -10% and Oak Pointe's is -23% — Emerson Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Emerson Park | Oak Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.8% | 98.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 20% | 98% |
| Typical sold home | 1,843 sq ft | 1,530 sq ft |
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
| Emerson Park | Oak Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Wheatley Elem | not reported |
| Middle | Wolf Lake Middle | not reported |
| High school | Wekiva High | not reported |
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, Emerson Park is the lower entry point (median $345K vs $354K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Oak Pointe; Emerson Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
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 Oak Pointe more expensive than Emerson Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Oak Pointe is $354,000 versus $345,000 in Emerson Park, about 3% higher.
Which has newer homes, Emerson Park or Oak Pointe?
Oak Pointe: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2012 in Emerson Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Emerson Park or Oak Pointe?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -10% in Emerson Park and -23% in Oak Pointe (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Oak Pointe — sellers there received 98.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.8% in Emerson Park.
Go deeper on each: Emerson Park homes, photos & schools · Oak Pointe homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.