Lake Emma
Homes for Sale in Groveland, FL
All 253 homes for sale in Groveland, FL · median $409,900 · 234 homes for sale in 34736 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, Lake Emma Sub in Groveland, FL has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Lake Emma Sub in Groveland, FL since 2017, the most recent in January 2026. Across Groveland as a whole, 650 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $375,000, 51 median days on market, with 229 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,240 ($5,570 with the full homestead exemption).
Lake Emma does not carry the kind of published pricing or volume data we can point to for most Groveland subdivisions right now, and that is a data point in itself. Current MLS activity here is thin enough that any pricing conversation has to happen at the individual-listing level, not the neighborhood-average level. That is not a red flag, but it does mean the usual shortcuts do not apply.
For a buyer or seller, that translates into one practical takeaway: get a direct comp pull before anchoring on a number. Whatever a home here is priced at will reflect its own condition, lot, and update history far more than any neighborhood trend line, simply because there is not enough current MLS activity to establish one.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Lake Emma right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 7, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Lake Emma sits in Groveland, Lake County, and current MLS listings do not identify any community amenities tied to the subdivision. Treat it as a name on a plat rather than an amenitized community until a specific listing or HOA document says otherwise.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 5 homes in Lake Emma that have changed hands since 2016, built between 1986 and 2006 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 2,011 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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.
Who Lake Emma is best for.
Best for
- A buyer focused on a specific Lake Emma property rather than a packaged community lifestyle
- Someone comfortable having their agent verify HOA terms and amenities directly rather than relying on MLS summary fields
- A buyer prioritizing Groveland or Lake County location over on-site recreational amenities
Probably not for
- A buyer whose decision depends on confirmed community pools, trails, or clubhouse access
- Someone who wants a well-established neighborhood price trend before making an offer
- A buyer unwilling to wait for or request additional documentation given the limited current MLS data
The market around Lake Emma
Lake Emma is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34736, 326 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Groveland.
Across Lake County, 3,179 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 34736 (Groveland), 319 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $399K ($194/sq ft), down 3.4% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 48 active and 8 pending listings. See the live ZIP 34736 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Emma specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Emma
Live MLS inventory for Lake Emma. 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 Lake Emma listings as of 2026-09-19, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2017 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Schools
- Lake County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Groveland Elem · Elementary
- Gray Middle · Middle
- South Lake High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Emma listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lake Emma address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for South Lake High High School
The Lake Emma buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Emma today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Lake Emma.
What "no amenities identified" actually means
When a subdivision shows no community amenities in the MLS feed, it usually means one of two things: the community genuinely does not have shared recreational infrastructure, or the listing agents simply have not populated that field. Both are common in smaller or older Lake County subdivisions, and the MLS record alone cannot tell you which applies to Lake Emma.
The practical move is to check the property's plat and any HOA or deed restriction documents directly rather than assume either way. If a pool, park, or other shared feature exists, it will show up there even when it never made it into an MLS remarks field.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Emma. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a subdivision with this little standardized MLS data, the value we add is legwork: pulling actual recorded comps, checking HOA and plat documents directly, and giving you a read on a specific home rather than a neighborhood average that does not exist yet.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Lake Emma buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Emma sales matched to your home.
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| Location | Groveland, Lake County, FL · ZIP 34736 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 12 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1972–2006 (median 1987.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,978 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Alarm |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $1,049,000 · 12.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 92% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2017 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Emma key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-emma-sub, data as of September 20, 2026.
Every Home for Sale in Lake Emma Sub Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Lake Emma Sub listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 18233 Rose Street · $995,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 8, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Hubbard Hansen
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22% of homes for sale in ZIP 34736 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-11-07).
Lake Emma Sub Market Scorecard
Lake Emma Sub is currently a strong buyer's market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,049,000, and homes go under contract in about 48 days.
Typical home value in the 34736 ZIP is $369,834, about 10.2% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Recent Developments in Lake Emma Sub
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Emma Sub, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Groveland takes ownership of historic downtown train depot
The city now owns its 101-year-old downtown depot after nearly 20 years of effort and has budgeted $500,000 for a first restoration phase starting in 2027. Long-term plans include an event space, a brick plaza, a downtown gateway and links to nearby trails.
What it may mean for the marketA restored depot and plaza would add a public gathering space and trail connection to downtown Groveland. The site is about 3 miles east of Lake Emma Sub.
Source: ClickOrlando (WKMG) - October 2026Retail & Dining
Pinsa Fire plans Roman-style pinsa restaurant on West Main Street in Leesburg
State permit records show Pinsa Fire planning a restaurant at 404 W. Main St., with the owner targeting a spring 2027 opening. It would be the concept's second location, after Clermont, and its first in Lake County's Leesburg.
What it may mean for the marketA new independent restaurant would add a dining option in downtown Leesburg by spring 2027. The project is about 19 miles north of Lake Emma Sub, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: What Now Orlando - October 2026Civic
Eustis weighs land-use change for waterfront Community Center as second redevelopment offer arrives
The city proposes changing the 601 Northshore Drive Community Center parcel from Public Institution to Commercial Business District, with first-reading hearings set for Nov. 5. A roughly $70 million Aquilo Waterfront District concept with a boutique hotel, residences and restaurants is under review, and the city confirmed a second proposal. No sale or developer selection has been approved.
What it may mean for the marketA commercial designation on the Lake Eustis waterfront could open the door to hotel, dining and housing uses downtown, while any change to Community Center access remains undecided. The project is about 25 miles northeast of Lake Emma Sub, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: ClickOrlando (WKMG) - September 2026Development
Lake County approves 2,241-acre Panther Run rezoning for up to 2,624 homes near Clermont
The Lake County Commission voted 3-1 on Sept. 1 to rezone about 2,241 acres in the Wellness Way area, north of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, for GT Homes. The planned unit development allows up to 2,624 residential units and more than 1 million square feet of non-residential space, with sites reserved for a future public high school and public safety facilities. Plans include extending County Road 455 and about 11 miles of public trails.
What it may mean for the marketThe plan adds long-term housing supply, employment space and new connector roads in south Lake County, with infrastructure planned ahead of residential growth. The project is about 15 miles southeast of Lake Emma Sub, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: Clermont Sun - August 2026Parks & Amenities
Lake County approves buying 11 miles of CSX rail corridor for Wekiva Trail extension
Lake County commissioners voted to buy an 11-mile CSX rail corridor to extend the Wekiva Trail from Sorrento toward Mount Dora, Eustis and Leesburg. Property costs exceed $20 million, funded by the Lake Forever bond, an expected Florida Communities Trust grant and other sources. The final purchase agreement waits on the outcome of the November property tax amendment.
What it may mean for the marketA continuous trail linking Sorrento, Mount Dora, Eustis and Leesburg would add recreation and non-car connections across north Lake County. The project is about 27 miles northeast of Lake Emma Sub, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - March 2025Development
Lake County approves rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District near Mount Dora
Lake County approved a rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District, a large mixed-use employment district planned near Mount Dora and State Road 46, clearing the way for a long-term jobs and commercial hub in east Lake County.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment and mixed-use district near Mount Dora points to long-term job growth in east Lake County, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The project is about 25 miles northeast of Lake Emma Sub, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: GrowthSpotter
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2017 (3 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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