1995 to 2000Years built
2,350 to 3,600 sq ftHome size
3 to 6 bedroomsBedrooms
Several buildersBuilder
Why people move here

Cul-de-sacs, ponds and the community park next door.

Emerald Forest is about 259 homes from the late 1990s on quarter-acre lots, with 14 cul-de-sacs and three ponds. About 42 homes face Lake Crowell or a pond.
Residents share a heated pool, tennis, volleyball and a dock on Lake Crowell with Diamond Cove. Dr. P. Phillips Community Park is right next door.
Upsizers who want four bedrooms or more, a cul-de-sac and a park for the weekends.

Emerald Forest at a glance

Location: Two entrances on Buenavista Woods Boulevard off S Apopka-Vineland Road

Builder: Several builders

Built: 1995 to 2000

Homes: About 259 homes

Home types: Single-family homes on lots near a quarter acre

Size: About 2,350 to 3,600 sq ft

Bedrooms: 3 to 6 bedrooms

Area: Community Park & O-Town West

Life here

What Emerald Forest has

🏊Heated pool and pool house shared with Diamond Cove
🎾Two tennis courts
🏐Sport and volleyball courts
🛠Playground
⚓Lake Crowell dock access
🌊Three interior ponds
✨14 cul-de-sacs
Proximity

What is close to Emerald Forest

  • Sand Lake Elementary ~0.4 mi
  • Dr. P. Phillips Community Park next door
  • Walt Disney World ~3 to 4 mi
  • Restaurant Row ~5 mi

Approximate distances from the community entrance. Walt Disney World is roughly 10 to 15 minutes away off-peak. Sand Lake Road, Apopka-Vineland Road and I-4 back up at rush hour and around the theme parks, so send me your work address and I will map your real commute.

Schools

🏫 Sand Lake Elementary

🏫 Southwest Middle

🏫 Lake Buena Vista High

Orange County Public Schools. Zoning changes, so verify every address.

The numbers

Emerald Forest market snapshot

$710,000Median sale priceLast 12 months.
5 daysDays on marketMedian cumulative days on market.
5Closed sales8 the year before.
98%Sale-to-list price ratioMedian for the last 12 months.

Stellar MLS, residential closed sales, 12 months ending September 30, 2026. Pulled Oct 15, 2026 and refreshed every quarter. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For a specific home, request a custom report.

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Questions buyers ask

Emerald Forest FAQ

Where is Emerald Forest in Dr. Phillips?

Emerald Forest is in south Dr. Phillips near Dr. P. Phillips Community Park and O-Town West, at Two entrances on Buenavista Woods Boulevard off S Apopka-Vineland Road.

How far is Emerald Forest from Walt Disney World?

Roughly 10 to 15 minutes off-peak from this part of Dr. Phillips. I will map the exact drive from the entrance before you choose.

When were homes in Emerald Forest built?

1995 to 2000, by Several builders.

What amenities does Emerald Forest have?

Heated pool and pool house shared with Diamond Cove, Two tennis courts, Sport and volleyball courts, Playground, Lake Crowell dock access, Three interior ponds, 14 cul-de-sacs.

Is Emerald Forest a gated community?

Emerald Forest is not listed as gated. Ask me about gated options nearby.

What schools serve Emerald Forest?

Schools commonly listed for this community: Sand Lake Elementary, Southwest Middle, Lake Buena Vista High. Assignments change, so verify zoning for a specific address with the OCPS School Locator.

Is Emerald Forest in the City of Orlando?

Emerald Forest has an Orlando mailing address, but the Orange County Property Appraiser record I checked places it in unincorporated Orange County, so county services and county tax rates apply. A few Dr. Phillips neighborhoods are inside city limits, so I confirm the jurisdiction for every address.

Is Emerald Forest zoned for Dr. Phillips High?

Not usually. Lake Buena Vista High is the high school most often listed for Emerald Forest. Dr. Phillips addresses are split among Dr. Phillips High, Lake Buena Vista High, Olympia High and, on the CR 535 side, Windermere High, so I check the OCPS School Locator for every address.

What do homes in Emerald Forest sell for?

Per Stellar MLS, the median sale price in Emerald Forest was $710,000 across 5 closed sales in the 12 months ending September 30, 2026. Call or text me at 407.502.4719 for recent sales that match your home.

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Thinking about Emerald Forest?

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  • Recent closed sales in Emerald Forest, straight from Stellar MLS
  • City or county, HOA and lake access for the homes that fit
  • Your real commute, mapped from the entrance

No pressure. If you are selling a home somewhere else first, we will plan both sides together.

Semper Fi to your real estate needs. Jorge Martinez, REALTOR®

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Community details come from public sources and change over time; distances are approximate. Market data from Stellar MLS. Buyers should verify jurisdiction (unincorporated Orange County or City of Orlando), school assignments, HOA, CDD, lake access and all property details independently. The JEM Property Group is an independently owned and operated real estate team affiliated with Keller Williams Realty. Equal Housing Opportunity.