The Complete Del Rio Guide. (2026)

Executive Summary

Del Rio is an established neighborhood in the Mandarin area of south Jacksonville, with single-family homes near the Old St. Augustine Road corridor under the leafy tree canopy that defines the district.

Recent third-party data put the median around $320,000, which makes it a relative value within the broader Mandarin district while keeping Mandarin's character, schools, and access.

The draw is Mandarin's setting and schools at a more attainable price than the riverfront and gated parts of the district. The trade-offs are a range of home ages and the Mandarin corridor traffic.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

An established Mandarin neighborhood

Del Rio sits in Mandarin, the large, established, leafy district along the east bank of the St. Johns River in southern Jacksonville, near the Old St. Augustine Road and I-295 corridors. It is one of Mandarin's established residential pockets.

Homes under the canopy

The neighborhood holds established single-family homes on tree-shaded lots, with the mature canopy and the Mandarin character that draw buyers to the district. The setting is the appeal.

The Homes

Del Rio is an established Mandarin neighborhood, so the variation is in home age, size, and how close a home sits to the Old St. Augustine Road and I-295 corridors.

Established single-family homes

Most homes are established single-family houses from the 1970s through the 1990s on tree-shaded lots.

Updated and larger homes

Updated and larger homes add range at the upper end, while original homes sit at the lower end of the neighborhood's prices.

Real Estate Market

Del Rio is a relative value within Mandarin. Homes.com reported a median around $320,000 to $324,000 over the trailing twelve months in 2026, with prices easing from the prior year, which keeps it within reach for buyers who want the area.

For county context, the NEFAR April 2026 report put the Duval County median single-family price at about $332,500, a county-wide figure. Del Rio prices just below that while offering Mandarin's location and tree canopy.

Who Lives Here

Del Rio draws families and professionals who want Mandarin's setting, schools, and access at a more attainable price than the riverfront and gated parts of the district.

Schools

Del Rio is served by Duval County Public Schools. In Duval the strongest schools are a mix of zoned neighborhood schools and application magnets, and middle and high assignments are not reliable from a community name alone. Confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district locator at duvalschools.org before you buy. See the best schools in Duval County guide for the rankings and how zones affect prices.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Del Rio is an established residential neighborhood, and its appeal is the Mandarin setting and the nearby parks and river.

Mature trees and the Mandarin setting

The tree canopy and the established Mandarin character give the neighborhood a leafy, settled feel.

Mandarin parks and the river

The wider Mandarin area's parks and the St. Johns River are a short drive, adding green space and water access to the neighborhood.

HOA, CDD & Costs

HOA arrangements in Del Rio vary, with most of the older streets carrying no mandatory association and some pockets having dues. Confirm whether a specific property carries any HOA dues in writing.

Insurance is the cost to confirm. On an older Mandarin home, roof age and the systems matter, and the inland location is away from the coast. Confirm the flood zone and get quotes early for any specific home.

Commute Analysis

The Mandarin location favors I-295, the Southside, and the St. Johns County job corridors. Test your specific commute, since Old St. Augustine Road and San Jose Boulevard carry heavy traffic at peak hours.

Shopping & Dining

Everyday shopping and dining sit along the Old St. Augustine Road and San Jose Boulevard corridors, with the Mandarin retail centers nearby and the St. Johns Town Center about 20 minutes away for big-box and upscale options.

Pros and Cons

Del Rio vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

Confirm the HOA status

HOA arrangements vary across Del Rio, with older streets typically having none and some pockets carrying dues. Confirm for the specific home.

Watch the home age

Del Rio holds homes from the 1970s through the 1990s, so confirm the roof and the systems on an older house before you offer.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in Del Rio

If you are thinking about selling in Del Rio, the right list price comes from the recent comparable sales in this specific neighborhood, not an automated estimate. Pricing to the home and the current Del Rio inventory is what earns the strongest offer in the fewest days on market.

Across the wider Jacksonville metro, Momentum's listings have run a 97.98 percent sold-to-list ratio and 64 days on market for our agents, against a market average closer to 96.73 percent and 72 days, year to date. A Del Rio listing specialist will give you a true home value from real comparable sales and a pricing strategy built for the current market. Start with a no-obligation home value request below.

Frequently Asked Questions

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