Emerald Pointe
A small gated Dr. Phillips community with mature landscaping and custom builds.
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$1.3M
Median Price
$800K – $2M
90
Homes
$175–$300
Monthly HOA
1995
Established
Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated)
School Zone
Background
A brief history
Emerald Pointe was developed in the mid-1990s on a mid-sized parcel near Sand Lake Road, one of the wave of small gated communities that followed the success of Phillips Landing. About 90 lots were released and built out between 1996 and 2004, mostly as custom builds on quarter- to half-acre parcels. The community was designed with a single staffed gate and a compact interior loop, so through-traffic is essentially zero. A handful of teardown rebuilds since 2018 have refreshed select homes, but the majority of the community still reflects its original 1990s architectural character.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Emerald Pointe is one of those small Dr. Phillips gated communities that residents love precisely because it doesn't have the scale of Phillips Landing or the architectural scrutiny of Vizcaya. The interior is a single loop with shorter cul-de-sac spurs; you can walk the whole community in 15 minutes. Mature landscaping — much of it 25+ years old — gives the streets a settled, private feel. Homes run 3,000 to 5,000 square feet in a mix of Mediterranean, traditional, and a few French-provincial customs. Lot sizes are consistent in the 0.3 to 0.5 acre range, with a handful of premium interior-view parcels.
The details
What to expect
Architecture & Lots
1990s–early-2000s custom Mediterranean and traditional homes, with a handful of 2018+ teardown rebuilds. Main homes 3,000–5,000 square feet. Lots 0.3 to 0.5 acre with mature 25+ year landscaping. Tile and shingle roofs in a mix.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Staffed gate during peak hours, single interior loop with cul-de-sac spurs, mature common-area landscaping. No community pool or clubhouse by design — the trade is lower dues. Residents walk or bike to Dr. Phillips Community Park.
HOA Rules & Fees
Monthly dues $175–$300. Architectural review active for major exterior changes (roof, paint, fencing). Short-term rentals prohibited; 6-month minimum lease. Landscaping changes visible from the street require pre-approval.
Schools
Zoned for Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated), Southwest Middle, and Dr. Phillips High (A-rated). The First Academy is 12 minutes.
Access & Commute
Four minutes to Restaurant Row, 8 minutes to I-4 at Sand Lake Road, 15 minutes to Disney, 25 minutes to MCO and downtown Orlando. Among the fastest Dr. Phillips gated communities for freeway access.
Community
Amenities
- Staffed gate during peak hours
- Single interior loop — no through-traffic
- Mature landscaping and street-level privacy
- Under 100 homes — smallest tier of Dr. Phillips gated communities
- Eight minutes to I-4 via Sand Lake Road
Know Before You Buy
HOA rules worth knowing
- Monthly HOA $175–$300
- Short-term rentals prohibited; 6-month minimum lease
- Roof, paint, and fencing require architectural review
- Street-visible landscape changes require pre-approval
Education
School assignments
- Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated)
- Southwest Middle School
- Dr. Phillips High School (A-rated)
- The First Academy (private)
School zone assignments change. Verify with Orange County Public Schools before purchase.
Market Commentary
What the market is doing
Current median sits in the $1.15M–$1.35M band. Smaller original homes trade $800K–$1.1M. Well-renovated homes run $1.2M–$1.6M. Recent rebuilds and newer customs have pushed $1.7M–$2M. Price-per-square-foot runs $275 for dated originals to $375 for renovated. The primary value drivers are renovation status and lot orientation (interior cul-de-sac lots carry a small premium over through-street lots). Inventory is thin — typically two to four sales a year.
Recent Work
Recent sales in Dr. Phillips
Representative closings across Dr. Phillips. Our Emerald Pointe off-market pipeline is larger than what's shown here.
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Information on this page is compiled from public records, MLS data, community associations, and broker observation. Price ranges, HOA fees, school assignments, and community amenities change — verify all details with MaxLife Realty and the relevant community association before making a purchase decision. Ryan Solberg, Broker, License #BK3354351. MaxLife Realty, 321.373.3536.