We have a building view lot for sale in Emerald Estates. $1,288,000. Some locals feel that Emerald Estates is too far down the highway and too far from the village. My kids felt that way for a dozen years when we had our house there. After all, it does take 10 minutes to drive, maybe 11 if you hit one of the 3 traffic lights on your way to the mountain along Hwy #99. But it sure is nice to co ...