The Area
About Oakmere
Pulte Homes’ boutique Mandarin community off Aladdin Road: just 62 homesites, all 80 feet wide, with a lineup of one- and two-story plans from about 2,289 to over 5,000 square feet — three-car garages standard, HOA but no CDD. The model (Pulte’s Carnegie Grand) and sales are expected to open in October 2026 — Pulte’s own community page says “Coming October 2026”, minutes from the San Jose Boulevard corridor, the St. Johns River, and Julington Creek. The alert below fires the day the first home lists.
Living Here
What It's Like to Live in Oakmere
Oakmere's Mandarin location puts everyday life within easy reach of the San Jose Boulevard corridor, where shopping, dining, and services anchor this well-established part of Jacksonville's southside. For a more elevated evening out, Matthew's Restaurant in San Marco and the Cowford Chophouse in downtown Jacksonville are each about 12 miles away — the kind of destinations that make the southside feel well-connected to the broader city. Green space isn't far either: Castaway Island Preserve, a wooded city preserve along the Intracoastal with boardwalks and a kayak launch, is roughly 11 miles out, and Treaty Oak Park — home to Jacksonville's iconic 250-year-old oak — is about the same distance. The Avenues Mall is roughly 7 miles away for everyday retail, and St. Johns Town Center, with more than 175 stores, is about 9 miles up the road.
Location
Oakmere Location & Commute
Oakmere sits off Aladdin Road in Mandarin, one of Jacksonville's most established southside neighborhoods, close to both the St. Johns River and Julington Creek. Baptist Medical Center South is about 5 miles away, and Mayo Clinic Florida's campus is roughly 10 miles north — a meaningful advantage for a community this close to two major medical centers. Jacksonville International Airport is about 24 miles away, manageable for occasional travel. The closest public beach access with parking is in Jacksonville Beach, about 22 miles and a 28-minute drive without traffic.
Schools
Schools Near Oakmere
Oakmere falls within Duval County Public Schools, and The Bolles School — a well-known independent school — is also in the area. Elementary and middle school zoning is address-specific; verify any assignment directly with the district before relying on it.

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