Duval County · Jacksonville · 32223 · 32257 · 32258
Mandarin
Mandarin occupies the southernmost part of Jacksonville on the east bank of the St. Johns River, bordered by Beauclerc to the north, Julington Creek (the Duval/St. Johns county line) to the south and the river to the west. Development ran rapidly south along SR 13 (San Jose Blvd) through the 1970s–1990s, producing mostly single-family subdivisions on suburban and wooded lots, with riverfront and creek-front estates along Mandarin Rd and Scott Mill Rd. It adjoins Julington Creek/Fruit Cove (St. Johns County), Bartram Park to the east, and the Buckman Bridge (I-295) to Orange Park.
Median sale
$360,000
last 12 months · county records
CDD
Some
To downtown
25 min
typical off-peak
Which county is Mandarin in?
Mandarin is in Duval County, Florida (ZIP codes 32223, 32257, 32258). Property taxes, flood maps and permits run through Duval County.
What kind of homes are in Mandarin?
Mostly 1970s–early-2000s single-family homes (ranch, contemporary, brick traditional) on quarter- to half-acre lots, with older Mandarin homes and larger acreage/waterfront parcels along Mandarin Rd and Loretto Rd; townhomes and condos cluster near San Jose Blvd, Old St. Augustine Rd and I-295. Many 1970s–90s subdivisions have no HOA and no CDD; newer gated sections carry HOAs. Not a historic district; Walter Jones Historical Park preserves historic structures.
Is Mandarin in a flood zone?
Predominantly FEMA Zone X inland, but riverfront parcels on the St. Johns River and lots along Julington Creek, Goodbys Creek and their tributaries carry Zone AE with established base flood elevations. Old Mandarin riverfront areas flooded during Hurricane Irma (2017). Verify at msc.fema.gov or the Duval Property Appraiser map; AE parcels need an elevation certificate for NFIP rating (City keeps ECs for floodplain structures built since 1992).
What drives home insurance costs in Mandarin?
Typical 1970s–90s stock means most homes trigger 4-point inspections (over 20 years old); roof age over 15 years, original polybutylene or galvanized plumbing, aluminum branch wiring (1960s–70s builds) and Federal Pacific/Zinsco panels are the common findings. Wind-mitigation credits for hip roofs/clips. Septic systems remain in some older Mandarin neighborhoods (JEA Septic Tank Phase-Out program lists Mandarin/Julington Creek-area projects). Condos of 3+ habitable stories fall under milestone/SIRS rules.
Does Mandarin have CDD or HOA fees?
Most established Mandarin subdivisions have no CDD; CDDs appear mainly in newer communities toward Bartram Park/32258 and across the county line.
None in many 1970s–90s subdivisions; where present typically modest annual dues, higher in gated or amenity communities.
Are short-term rentals allowed in Mandarin?
City of Jacksonville framework applies: no city-specific STR registration ordinance on jacksonville.gov; Florida Statute 509.032(7) preempts local bans; DBPR vacation-rental license, Duval local business tax receipt and tourist tax registration required. HOA covenants in many Mandarin subdivisions may restrict rentals.
How do you get around from Mandarin?
SR 13 / San Jose Blvd is the spine; I-295 (Buckman Bridge to Clay County, ~3 miles long, with periodic lane-closure weekends), Old St. Augustine Rd, Loretto Rd, Sunbeam Rd and Hood Rd connect to I-95. Julington Creek bridge on SR 13 is the link to St. Johns County. JTA Route 25 (San Jose/University Hub) and the First Coast Flyer Blue Line at University Hub/Avenues area serve the corridor; Buckman Bridge and the I-295/San Jose interchange are the main chokepoints.
What homes actually sold for
Recorded sales in Mandarin from county public records, last 12 months. These are closed prices, not asking prices.
Sales recorded
1,169
Median price
$360,000
Median $/sqft
$180
| Address | Sold | Price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3088 Watson Ct | Aug 2026 | $480,000 | —/— | 2,542 | 1977 |
| 9751 Chesterfield Dr | Aug 2026 | $375,000 | —/— | 2,048 | 1980 |
| 3416 Islander Way | Aug 2026 | $249,000 | —/— | 1,220 | 1983 |
| 3455 Catamaran Way | Aug 2026 | $93,300 | —/— | 1,810 | 1985 |
| 10919 Losco Junction Dr | Aug 2026 | $365,000 | —/— | 2,055 | 1984 |
| 4542 S Crosstie Rd | Aug 2026 | $350,500 | —/— | 2,133 | 1984 |
| 12227 Flynn Woods Rd | Aug 2026 | $525,000 | —/— | 2,293 | 1990 |
| 3278 Twisted Oaks Ln | Aug 2026 | $458,000 | —/— | 2,252 | 1986 |
| 4041 Shady Creek Ln | Aug 2026 | $412,000 | —/— | 2,010 | 1981 |
| 12238 Nobleman Dr | Aug 2026 | $495,000 | —/— | 3,068 | 1991 |
Source: county property appraiser records (public). Sales flagged by the county as non-arm's-length are excluded.
Schools listings here report
Assigned schools as stated on current MLS listings in this area — names only. Verify zoning with the district; attendance boundaries change.
Elementary
- Bartram Springs
- Beauclerc
- Crown Point
- Greenland Pines
- Loretto
- Mandarin Oaks
Middle
- Alfred Dupont
- Bartram
- Mandarin
- Twin Lakes Academy
High school
- Atlantic Coast
- First Coast
- Mandarin
- Samuel W. Wolfson
What should you check before making an offer in Mandarin?
- Is the property on septic or JEA sewer, and is it in a JEA septic-to-sewer phase-out area?
- Parcel flood zone relative to Julington Creek, Goodbys Creek or the St. Johns River and existence of an elevation certificate.
- Roof age, plumbing type (polybutylene/galvanized), wiring type and panel brand from the 4-point inspection.
- Whether the subdivision has an HOA/CDD and what the recorded covenants say about rentals, fences and RV/boat storage.
- Well vs. JEA water service and whether irrigation runs on a private well.
Nearby areas
- Julington Creek / Julington Creek Plantation · St. Johns County · CDD
- St. Johns / RiverTown · Shearwater · SilverLeaf · St. Johns County · CDD
- Southside / St. Johns Town Center (incl. Baymeadows & Deerwood) · Duval County · Some CDD
- Fleming Island · Clay County · CDD
Sources
- https://www.redfin.com/neighborhood/87550/FL/Jacksonville/Mandarin/housing-market
- https://www.zillow.com/home-values/71876/jacksonville-fl-32223/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_(Jacksonville)
- https://pursuitrealestate.com/mandarin-jacksonville/
- https://movewithmomentum.com/jacksonville-flood-zones-by-neighborhood
- https://floodprepare.com/knowledge/jacksonville-flood-zones-explained
- https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/public-works/development-services-division/review-group-(fka-dmg)/flood-protection-information
- https://gis.myfwc.com/boating_guides/duval/pages/boat_ramps/Mandarin_Park/index.html
- https://www.jea.com/septic-tank/
- https://jaxtoday.org/2026/07/30/buckman-bridge-weekend-closures/
- https://schedules.jtafla.com/ada-routes/25-san-jose-southpoint
- https://www.citizensfla.com/inspections
- https://www.jacksonville.gov/city-council/standing-committees/short-term-vacation-rentals-special-committee
- https://www.duvalschools.org/finder
Updated 2026-08-25. Facts change — verify anything material before you rely on it.