EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A in KISSIMMEE

EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A
Homes for Sale in KISSIMMEE, FL

Community in KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · ZIP 34747
347 homesBuilt 2003–2006
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Osceola: 21% (1,149 of 5,586)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
8%
Owner-occupied · EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A
28 of 347 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
92%
Non-owner-occupied · EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A
incl. 22% trust or LLC-held · 70% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
347
Homes in the community
347 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 2003
Community established
homes built 2003-2006, median 2005 (FL DOR 2025)
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 12 in 2017
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Emerald Isl Rsrt Ph5A is a purpose-built resort community, and that shapes everything about how it trades. With only about 8% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, the overwhelming majority of the 347 homes here are held as investment or second-home property rather than primary residences, and pricing tends to follow rental performance and condition more than typical owner-occupant comparables.

Inventory is thin right now, with just 2 active listings and no closings recorded in the current window. That is not unusual for a community this size with a mostly non-homestead base — owners hold, rent, or sell in smaller batches rather than in a steady retail flow. Buyers should expect to negotiate off condition and furnishings package rather than a deep pool of recent comparable sales.

The 60-Second Overview

Built out between 2003 and 2006, Emerald Isl Rsrt Ph5A is a gated, guard-staffed community in Kissimmee with a resort amenity package — clubhouse, fitness center, pool, tennis, playground and park space — consistent with communities designed around short-term and vacation rental use rather than long-term occupancy.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a large-format home for short-term or vacation rental income near the Kissimmee resort area
  • Second-home buyers who want on-site resort amenities and guard-gated access
  • Investors comfortable evaluating a market with a small, mostly non-homestead ownership base

Probably not for

  • Buyers wanting a conventional primary-residence subdivision with a stable base of owner-occupants
  • Buyers who need a deep pool of recent closed comparables to underwrite an offer
  • Buyers seeking a smaller or lower-maintenance home outside a resort-amenity fee structure

The market around EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A

EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A is a small community — 63 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 34747, 1,240 homes are on the market and 12% are under contract — a slower corner of KISSIMMEE.

Across Osceola County, 4,437 homes are active and 1,149 pending (21% under contract).

The housing mix here is 99% single family residence, 1% villa.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A

Live MLS inventory for EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2024. Tap any home to ask about it.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A.

Best Buy
Buyers or sellers focused on an investment or vacation-rental property near the Kissimmee resort corridor.
Biggest Risk
Thin current inventory and no recent closings mean limited pricing data to lean on.
Sweet Spot
Larger homes from the 2003–2006 build era in rental-ready condition.
Avoid If
You want a primary residence in a conventional, mostly owner-occupied neighborhood.

A resort-style product, not a typical subdivision

The homes themselves lean large — median living area runs around 3,200 square feet, sized for the multi-bedroom, multi-bath layouts that vacation rental operators favor. Construction dates cluster tightly in the 2003–2006 range, so most units share a similar era of systems, finishes, and floor plans, with condition and updates doing the real work of differentiating one listing from the next.

The amenity set — guard-gated access, clubhouse, fitness center, pool, tennis courts, playground and park — is oriented toward on-site recreation for guests and owners alike, and it is a meaningful part of what this community is selling. Because HOA-reported amenities can shift, we'd confirm current access and any rental-program specifics directly with the association before writing an offer.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A community running at roughly 8% homestead share requires a different read than a typical residential subdivision — rental performance, HOA rental policy, and furnishings condition all factor into value here in ways a standard comp pull will miss. We walk buyers and sellers through those specifics rather than pricing off owner-occupant assumptions.

EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers or sellers focused on an investment or vacation-rental property near the Kissimmee resort corridor.
Biggest advantageA guard-gated, amenity-rich resort setting with large-format homes built for rental use.
Biggest riskThin current inventory and no recent closings mean limited pricing data to lean on.
Sweet spotLarger homes from the 2003–2006 build era in rental-ready condition.
Avoid ifYou want a primary residence in a conventional, mostly owner-occupied neighborhood.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A sales matched to your home.

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EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A Market Scorecard

Thin data

EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $554,950, and homes go under contract in about 114 days.

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Months supply
$554,950
Median list
n/a
Median sold
$218
Per sqft
114
Days on mkt
2/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 347 homes in EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A (public records).
What share of EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A is owner-occupied?
8% of EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A built?
Homes in EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A were built between 2003 and 2006, with a median year built of 2005.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A?
Cash buyers took 33% of EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A?
The best agent for EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A is one who actively works KISSIMMEE and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A.
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Buyers seeking a large-format home for short-term or vacation rental income near the Kissimmee resort areaExcellent fit
Second-home buyers who want on-site resort amenities and guard-gated accessExcellent fit
Investors comfortable evaluating a market with a small, mostly non-homestead ownership baseExcellent fit
Buyers wanting a conventional primary-residence subdivision with a stable base of owner-occupantsProbably not
Buyers who need a deep pool of recent closed comparables to underwrite an offerProbably not
Buyers seeking a smaller or lower-maintenance home outside a resort-amenity fee structureProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 34747))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (61 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in EMERALD ISL RSRT PH5A? See the Osceola County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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