Mandarin
Riverside estates and single-family suburbs in Jacksonville
Mandarin features winding roads with a mix of woodsy mid-to-late 20th-century ranch-style houses, new traditional homes and contemporary builds, with prices ranging between $400,000 and $900,000. There are also large waterfront properties, which typically list between $1 million and $4 million, depending on the size and amount of water frontage. "Directly on the river is Old Mandarin, and since the homes there were built earlier, they have larger lots and mature oak trees with Spanish moss," Heighes says. "Closer to San Jose Boulevard is where you'll find many of the newer neighborhoods, which seem to be springing up out of the ground."
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Duval County Public Schools and private options
Duval County Public Schools earns an overall B from Niche and serves families in Mandarin. Students can start at Crown Point Elementary, which earns a B-minus, or Loretto Elementary, which earns a B-plus. Students can then attend B-rated Mandarin Middle before attending A-minus-rated Mandarin High. The school participates in the AICE program, a rigorous college preparatory curriculum designed by England's Cambridge University that enables enrolled students to earn up to 45 hours of college credit at public colleges and universities in Florida. There are also highly rated private schools nearby, including the A-plus-rated Bolles School, which, according to Niche, is the top-ranked private school in the Jacksonville area.
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History, manatees and dock access in Mandarin parks
One of the neighborhood's most popular spaces is the recently renamed Tommy Hazouri Sr. Park, which encompasses 10 acres overlooking Julington Creek. Turtles and manatees are swimming along the waterfront, and visitors may be found launching boats, kayaks and paddleboards onto the bay. The park also has forested walking trails, a picnic pavilion and a playground. On the grounds of an 1870s farming homestead, surrounded by trees draped with Spanish miss, is the Mandarin Museum and Historical Society, the centerpiece of Walter Jones Historic Park. The park is popular with nature lovers and history buffs. Visitors can walk the park's trails to County Dock, a waterfront park with a fishing pier and a boat launch. Additionally, residents can play soccer at Chuck Rogers Park, tennis and baseball at Alberts Field, and pickleball at Walter Anderson Memorial Park; each park has a playground.
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Shopping and dining on San Jose Boulevard
San Jose Boulevard has shops, restaurants, small businesses and health clinics. Residents can grab groceries at Trader Joe's or Publix, or shop at big box stores like Target. The Avenues shopping mall is less than 10 miles west for chain retail and department stores like Belk and JCPenney. V Pizza and Tap Garden is a popular local chain with brick-oven pizza and brews and a spacious outdoor beer garden that often hosts live music. Hana Moon is a local go-to for sushi and hibachi, and Julington Creek Fish Camp serves fresh seafood and cocktails, with an outdoor deck overlooking the bay. Near Julington Creek are The Shops at Julington Creek, which has a Fresh Market, nail salon and boutiques.
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Mandarin's seasonal festivals
The annual Mandarin Art Festival takes place over Easter weekend, with over 100 different craft vendor booths, live entertainment and activities for children — including the chance to present original work in their own art show. At Walker Jones Historical Park, the annual Mandarin Winter Celebration entertains residents with live music performances, historical reenactments, horse-drawn hayrides and a children's area with games, crafts and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.Commuting in Mandarin
While Mandarin residents can drive 20 miles north to downtown Jacksonville, the city and other ports along the St. Johns River are also easily accessible by boat. "You can go to the sandbars to meet people, south to Fleming Island or north right to the Atlantic," Heighes says. The neighborhood is only 8 miles from Interstate 95, connecting residents to major cities along the east coast. There are also JTA bus stops along San Jose Boulevard. The closest medical centers are Naval Hospital Jacksonville, 11 miles from Mandarin, and HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, 20 miles away. Jacksonville International Airport is 40 miles from the community.Crime
Mandarin has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Douglas Scott
Douglas Scott
MOMENTUM REALTY
(386) 564-3272
38 Total Sales
1 in Mandarin
$433,500 Price
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Joe Franklin
Joe Franklin
Johnston Group Real Estate Services LLC
(561) 464-6695
57 Total Sales
1 in Mandarin
$445,000 Price
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Gerry Williamson
Gerry Williamson
COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
(904) 643-6825
58 Total Sales
1 in Mandarin
$320,000 Price
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Michael Blanchard
Michael Blanchard
Responds QuicklyUNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY
(844) 526-0488
58 Total Sales
1 in Mandarin
$510,000 Price
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Melissa Ricks
Melissa Ricks
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS
(904) 849-2672
669 Total Sales
2 in Mandarin
$374K - $426K Price Range
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CATHY SLOAN
CATHY SLOAN
RE/MAX SPECIALISTS
(904) 664-3477
72 Total Sales
1 in Mandarin
$406,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Walter Jones Historical Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Chuck Rogers Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Walter Anderson Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Mandarin Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Burnett Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Alberts Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mandarin | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mandarin Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mandarin, Jacksonville sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mandarin, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $460,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$475,000
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$470,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$369,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$950,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
315
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$311
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,972
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,538
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,165
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,988
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,380 per month
- House for Rent
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,607 Sq Ft
- 2877 Sutton Estates Cir N
- Jacksonville, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,962
Median Age
51
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,467
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$141,225
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.4%
% Population in Labor Force
65%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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