Emerson Pointe vs The Oaks at Kelly Park
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-30.
| Metric | Emerson Pointe | The Oaks at Kelly Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $375K | $548K |
| Price per sq ft | $208 | $220 |
| Avg days on market | 32 days | 62 days |
| Months of supply | 0.5 mo | 3.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 49 | 41 |
The verdict
The Oaks at Kelly Park carries the higher median price — about 46% above Emerson Pointe. Homes in Emerson Pointe sell faster (32 days on market vs 62). Emerson Pointe is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Emerson Pointe | The Oaks at Kelly Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Apopka | Apopka |
| ZIP | 32703, 32819 | 32712 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 82% of 11 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 23 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 Pointe | The Oaks at Kelly Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 12 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $1.68M to $2.8M | $435K to $725K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 10 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Emerson Pointe homes for sale · The Oaks at Kelly Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Emerson Pointe | The Oaks at Kelly Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 69 | 113 |
| Built | 2006–2024 (median 2009) | 2020–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 4,950 sq ft | 2,588 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 65% | 33% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 111 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Emerson Pointe median | The Oaks at Kelly Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.05M (4 sales) | $600K (7 sales) |
| 2025 | $445K (52 sales) | $457K (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $383K (50 sales) | $498K (33 sales) |
Since 2024, Emerson Pointe's median sale price is -64% and The Oaks at Kelly Park's is -17% — The Oaks at Kelly Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Emerson Pointe | The Oaks at Kelly Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.3% | 92.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 92% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,835 sq ft | 2,233 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 Pointe | The Oaks at Kelly Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Wheatley Elem | Kelly Park |
| Middle | Piedmont Lakes Middle | Kelly Park |
| High school | Wekiva High | Apopka High |
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 Pointe is the lower entry point (median $375K vs $548K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in The Oaks at Kelly Park; Emerson Pointe trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Emerson Pointe (32 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 The Oaks at Kelly Park more expensive than Emerson Pointe?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Oaks at Kelly Park is $548,000 versus $375,000 in Emerson Pointe, about 46% higher.
Which has newer homes, Emerson Pointe or The Oaks at Kelly Park?
The Oaks at Kelly Park: its homes were built 2020–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 2009 in Emerson Pointe (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Emerson Pointe. The typical home there is 4,950 sq ft of living area, versus 2,588 sq ft in The Oaks at Kelly Park.
Which has appreciated more, Emerson Pointe or The Oaks at Kelly Park?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -64% in Emerson Pointe and -17% in The Oaks at Kelly Park (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Emerson Pointe — sellers there received 96.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.3% in The Oaks at Kelly Park.
What high schools serve Emerson Pointe and The Oaks at Kelly Park?
Listings in Emerson Pointe most often report Wekiva High; listings in The Oaks at Kelly Park report Apopka High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Emerson Pointe homes, photos & schools · The Oaks at Kelly Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.