The Area
About Mandarin
Mandarin is the south end of Jacksonville along the east bank of the St. Johns River, from the Buckman Bridge and I-295 down San Jose Boulevard (State Road 13) to Julington Creek, which is the St. Johns County line. It was a citrus and river-landing settlement in the 1800s (Harriet Beecher Stowe wintered here from 1867 to 1884, and the 1870s farmhouse at Walter Jones Historical Park still stands on Mandarin Road) and became a suburb from the 1960s on, which is why its streets run under mature live oaks on larger lots than anything built since. On the feed today it is about 338 homes for sale at a $402,500 median, with a median build year of 1986, 572 closed sales over the past two years at a $380,000 median, and a waterfront tier on the river and the creeks that the newer corridors south and east of it do not have.
- Community Type:New Construction AvailableHistoric / Established
- Property Type:Single Family Homes
The Homes
Homes in Mandarin
Three tiers. The river and creek frontage along Mandarin Road, Scott Mill Road and the Julington and Goodbys creeks is the estate tier, with the highest prices in south Duval. Behind it are the 1970s-to-1990s subdivisions on quarter-acre and larger lots (Lake Mandarin, Mandarin Lakes, The Wilderness, Julington Forest, Del Rio, Mandarin Point, Huntington Forest), mostly single-story and two-story concrete block and frame homes; 160 of the 338 current listings report no HOA at all, and there is no community development district anywhere in Mandarin. The third tier is the condos and townhomes along San Jose Boulevard and Old St. Augustine Road (66 of the current listings), plus the 2020s infill in 32257 (Everlake, Greenbrooke, Cove at Southwood). Each subdivision below has its own page with its live inventory.
Location
Location and Commute
The Buckman Bridge (I-295) carries Mandarin west to Orange Park and the Navy bases and east to the Southside and the beaches; I-95 is reached by Old St. Augustine Road or Loretto Road. Downtown Jacksonville is fifteen to twenty-five minutes north on San Jose Boulevard or I-95; the Town Center and Mayo Clinic are twenty to thirty minutes by I-295 and J. Turner Butler; the beaches are about forty. Mandarin Park and Walter Jones Historical Park are on the river; the retail runs along San Jose Boulevard from I-295 south. Across Julington Creek is St. Johns County and a different tax bill, which the Julington Creek vs Mandarin comparison lays out.
Explore
Mandarin Neighborhoods
Explore 10 distinct neighborhoods within Mandarin. Each offers unique amenities, price points, and lifestyle options.
Lake Mandarin
~6 active listings
Mandarin Lakes
~2 active listings
Greenland Chase
~4 active listings
Julington Oaks
~3 active listings
Beauclerc
~2 active listings
The Wilderness
~5 active listings
Cormorant Landing
~3 active listings
Mandarin Pines
~2 active listings
Mandarin Place
~2 active listings
Bartram ParkSouth Jacksonville's master-planned corridor
~68 active listings
All Mandarin neighborhoods (11)
San Jose (~10)
Browse Mandarin homes by ZIP code
20 lots for sale in Mandarin
Homesites and land listed in the MLS, kept apart from the homes above.
Market Snapshot
As of October 17, 2026, the median list price in Mandarin is $449,950 across 218 active listings, averaging $246/sqft; recent MLS-recorded sales show a median sold price of $375,000 across 1038 closings.
- Median List Price
- $449,950
- Avg. Price / Sq Ft
- $246/sqft
- Median Sold (12 mo, MLS)
- $375,000
- ▲ 4.8% vs prior 6 mo
- Active Listings
- 218
- HOA Dues
- ~$51/mo typical
- 114 of 218 listings carry dues
What’s for sale: 215 homes (median $445,900) · 3 multi-family (median $894,900)
Market stats are based on similar homes in Mandarin, including 1038 recent recorded sales — they may not include listings or sales that aren't comparable to this market. Sourced from the MLS; refreshed regularly. 53 lower-priced Mandarin listings fall below this page’s display price range and aren’t included here.
Mandarin Home Values
The MLS-recorded sales above are what homes in Mandarin actually sell for — and the comp set your future buyer will see. Own a home here? This page updates with every new listing, price change, and recorded sale, so following it is the simplest way to watch your equity. There’s no automated estimate on this site — when you want a real number, Krista prepares it personally against these sales. See every Mandarin sale from the last 12 months, with prices.
Closed sales
What homes in Mandarin actually sold for
Median closed price by year from the MLS, 2019 to 2026: up 41% over the span. 817 sales closed in 2026 at a median $212 per square foot.
| Year | Sales | Median sold | $/sq ft | Of asking | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 75 | $270K | $133 | 97.9% | 42 |
| 2020 | 94 | $285K | $149 | 99.6% | 32 |
| 2021 | 97 | $335K | $173 | 101.5% | 14 |
| 2022 | 88 | $402K | $215 | 100% | 15 |
| 2023 | 68 | $386K | $216 | 98.7% | 25 |
| 2024 | 298 | $410K | $213 | 98.7% | 32 |
| 2025 | 1044 | $385K | $210 | 98.2% | 32 |
| 2026 | 817 | $380K | $212 | 98.7% | 24 |
Closed sales from the realMLS IDX feed; years with fewer than three sales are omitted. Medians, not estimates of any one home. "Of asking" is the median sold price as a share of the final list price.
Your beach from Mandarin
The closest public beach accesses with parking from Mandarin, by drive time where we have it, from the county and city beach-access maps. The map draws each drive; drive times are without traffic.
- 116th Ave S23 min · 20.9 mi · Open in Google Maps
- 27th Ave S25 min · 21.5 mi · Open in Google Maps
Closest with parking
16th Ave SJacksonville Beach · about 23 min drive
About 28 parking spaces
LifeguardADA access
Directions →- 7th Ave S
Jacksonville Beach · about 25 min drive
About 27 parking spaces
ShowersLifeguard
Directions → Drive on the sand
Huguenot Memorial ParkHuguenot & the Talbot Islands · about 20 mi away
Parking at the access. $5 per vehicle
Restrooms
Beach driving on most of the shore; 4WD recommended
Directions →
Every public beach access and its parking, on one map →
Sea turtles nest on these beaches May 1 to October 31: the season’s rules. Looking for shark teeth? What you can keep, beach by beach.
Public accesses only, from St. Johns County, City of Jacksonville Beach, City of Fernandina Beach and Florida DEP data. Parking counts are approximate, and fees, passes and seasonal rules change; check the posted signs.
Nature near Mandarin
The closest public parks, preserves and trail systems, by drive time, from the state, water-district, county and National Park Service maps.
Closest
Julington-Durbin PreserveConservation area · about 11 min drive
6.4 mi of mapped trails. Free
HikingBikingHorsebackPaddling
Directions →- Gourd Island Conservation Area
Conservation area · about 16 min drive
3.3 mi of mapped trails. Free
HikingBikingHorseback
Directions → - Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park
Park · about 18 min drive
4 mi of mapped trails
HikingBikingObservation towerPaved path
Directions → Nearest birding trail site
Alpine Groves ParkPark · about 20 min drive
1 mi of mapped trails
HikingBirding trail sitePaved path
Directions →
On the water
Closest public boat ramp
Hood Landing Public Boat RampSt. Johns River - Julington Creek · about 3 mi away
1 lane · 10 trailer spaces · Free · Restrooms
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
County Dock Hand Launch AreaSt. Johns River · about 3 mi away
7 parking spaces · Free · Restrooms
Fishing the First Coast →Every boat ramp →Every paddle launch →
Sports fields and leagues
- Richard H. 'Dick' Kravitz Regional Park
6 min drive · Soccer
Sporting Jax Soccer Academy
- Williams Family YMCA
7 min drive · Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball
First Coast YMCA Youth Sports
- Mandarin High School Pool
8 min drive · Swimming
JaxParks Aquatics: Learn to Swim
What lives here
- Manatees use the St. Johns and its creeks in the warm months and move south when the water falls below about 68°F. (FWC)
- Bald eagles nest here from October through May; give a nest tree a wide berth. (FWC)
Every state and national park within two hours →The springs, by drive time →
Public lands only; ramps and launches from FWC’s inventory, straight-line distance. Trail miles are what the managing agency maps; hours, fees, hunting seasons and closures change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Schools serving Mandarin
Homes in Mandarin report these schools in the MLS. Verify current assignments with the district before relying on them.
Testimonials
What Krista's Clients Say
“Krista was excellent to work with. Her expertise allowed us to sell our home for a great price and with no surprises, all while during the pandemic. I would definitely request her services again should the need arise.”
“Krista was fabulous! We relocated to the Jacksonville area from Louisiana during the COVID 19 pandemic. We had never even been to Jacksonville, and traveling to the area was not an option at the time. Krista took the time to understand the needs and interests of our family and what it was important for us to be close to. She gave honest feedback about several areas we had been considering having looked online only, and now that we are settled in I am so happy we took her advice. During the inspection and closing process, Krista was in constant contact with us and quickly provided insight and knowledge on real estate proceedings in Florida. After moving in, she referred us to several contractors as we made updates to our home. They have all done a super job. We will use her again when it is time for us to grow and go!”
Mandarin FAQ
Does Mandarin have CDD fees?
No. Mandarin was built before Florida’s community development districts became the standard way to finance new subdivisions, so no Mandarin address carries a CDD line. Most of the older subdivisions have no HOA either: 160 of the 338 homes for sale today report none. The newer infill communities in 32257 and the condo and townhome buildings along San Jose Boulevard are the exceptions, with HOAs that cover the common grounds or the building.
Is Mandarin in a flood zone?
Mostly not: 333 of the 338 homes for sale today map to FEMA Zone X. The exceptions are the river frontage and the low ground along Julington, Goodbys and Big Davis creeks, which carry high-risk zones and earlier evacuation letters. Every listing on this site shows its own zone and evacuation zone in the Reality Check section.
Mandarin or Julington Creek?
They face each other across Julington Creek and a county line. Mandarin is Duval: older homes on larger lots under canopy, no CDD, mostly no HOA, a 1.96% effective tax rate countywide, and Duval schools (most of Mandarin reports Mandarin High). Julington Creek Plantation is St. Johns: a master plan with amenity centers financed by one of the county’s oldest CDDs, newer homes on smaller lots, and St. Johns schools. The comparison page puts the live numbers side by side; the county tax page explains why the two bills differ.
How much is my home in Mandarin worth?
Worth what the next Mandarin buyer will pay, which the last few Mandarin closings predict better than any website estimate. Over the two years to September 2026, 574 Mandarin homes closed through the MLS at a median of $381,500. This site publishes no automated value on purpose; the listings and recorded sales on this page are the raw material instead, updated as the MLS updates. When you want it turned into a number for your home, I do that personally against the actual sales.
How long does it take to sell a home in Mandarin?
Most Mandarin sellers want a week count, and the honest answer is a range that depends on inventory the week you list. The 574 Mandarin sales recorded over the two years to September 2026 spent a median of 23 days on the market. This page shows the current Mandarin pace from live MLS activity, and the listings below are what a buyer compares you to. I set the timeline from those two things rather than from a regional statistic.
What does it cost to sell a home in Mandarin?
A few lines beyond the obvious ones. In Mandarin, plan on the commission you and I agree on, Florida's documentary stamp tax on the deed (70 cents per $100 of price), title and closing charges that follow local custom, and an association estoppel letter where there is an association. The same sale price nets differently with concessions, timing and positioning, so I run the full seller's net sheet for your home before you commit to a number.