This upscale suburban community is located within the city of Jacksonville in the southwestern corner of Duval County. Duval County is situated in the northeastern part of the state, bordering the Atlantic Ocean on the east and Nassau County on the north. Mandarin itself is approximately 20 miles south of downtown Jacksonville and has easy access to interstates 295 and 95. The community’s real estate offerings consist of single family detached homes, estate properties, townhouses, condominiums – many of which offer scenic water views or even water frontage – and land lots
The community's location between the St. Johns River and Julington Creek offers residents a quiet suburban lifestyle combined with the big city appeal of Jacksonville with boat access to the St. Johns River. Mandarin has become one of Jacksonville’s most desirable areas. The community is minutes away from abundant shopping, dining and the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville. Mandarin is also just a 30 minute drive from Atlantic beaches and historic St. Augustine.
For recreation, residents can enjoy Jacksonville’s expansive park district – the largest urban park system in the county – and the many community events organized by Jacksonville’s Office of Special Events. Golf courses, tennis courts and swimming pools can be found throughout the city. For visitors or residents seeking evening entertainment, local nightlife is lively as well. The region’s history continues to influence its culture. Festivals and other events are frequent and there are many historical sites nearby for Mandarin residents to enjoy. Mandarin students are served by the Duval County School District.
Real Estate Market: Price Range of Mandarin Houses for Sale
Many of Mandarin’s existing housing developments are relatively new, having been built in the 1980s and 1990s, but the real estate market still offers properties in a wide range of prices. Three-bedroom single family homes in Mandarin can be found starting from the low $80,000s. Newer custom-built homes, houses in exclusive neighborhoods and waterfront properties typically command much higher prices. Prices for four-bedroom waterfront estate properties and luxury executive homes in Mandarin's lovely neighborhoods can exceed $2 million. Because lakes, rivers and creeks wind through the area, there are many homes available with scenic water views and boat access to the scenic St. Johns River. Other amenities include swimming pools and fireplaces. Listings for Mandarin area condominiums and townhomes are available from the low $400,000s.
Mandarin FL Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $165,970 compared to $163,877 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +1%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Mandarin FL. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Mandarin, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Mandarin, Mandarin neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Mandarin to help you find the best home!