Mandarin South
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Mandarin South in Jacksonville, FL, the most recent in December 2005. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,840 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310,000, 44 median days on market, with 2,388 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,180 ($3,660 with the full homestead exemption).
Mandarin South sits in the southern reach of Jacksonville's Mandarin area, on the St. Johns County side of the line. Price here is driven far more by the individual home — lot, condition, and updates — than by any single neighborhood benchmark, so two homes on the same street can trade very differently depending on how they present.
For buyers, that means the work is in reading condition, not chasing a headline number. For sellers, it means a well-prepared, move-in-ready home does the talking; deferred maintenance shows up directly in what a home fetches. Come in with a clear picture of what you are actually buying rather than a blanket assumption about the area.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Mandarin South right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Mandarin South pairs an established Jacksonville location with a St. Johns County address — a combination that keeps it on a lot of search lists — while the housing stock itself varies enough that comparing homes matters more than comparing the area to itself.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Mandarin South is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who will do the homework on condition and value the individual home over the area label
- Buyers seeking an established Mandarin-corridor location with a St. Johns County address
- Move-in-focused buyers willing to pay up for a home that has been genuinely updated
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a cookie-cutter subdivision where every home prices the same
- Buyers on a fixed budget with no appetite for evaluating varied condition
- Buyers who need a single area number to justify an offer without inspecting the property
The market around Mandarin South
Mandarin South is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across St. Johns County, 1,876 homes are active and 834 pending (31% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Mandarin South specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Mandarin South
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Mandarin South, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Infrastructure
CR 210 widening westbound lanes set to reopen in St. Johns County
News4Jax reported that all westbound lanes of the County Road 210 widening project in St. Johns County were expected to reopen by the end of Friday, July 31, 2026, ahead of the August 10 school year start. The county said it is managing 44 active road projects totaling $183.1 million this year.
What it may mean for the marketExpands roadway capacity on a major county corridor, improving traffic flow and supporting continued growth along the CR 210 area. The project is about 12 miles east of Mandarin South, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4Jax - July 2026Retail & Dining
Publix opens and more retailers coming to Marketplace at Nocatee
An official Nocatee business update reported that a Publix supermarket with a pharmacy drive-thru and adjacent Publix Liquors has opened at Marketplace at Nocatee. Additional announced tenants include SoFresh in late summer 2026, a Gate gas station, BODYBAR Pilates, a nail spa and a wine and spirits shop. The Hub at Nocatee entertainment concept is slated for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpands grocery, dining and everyday retail capacity at a growing town center, adding anchor and service tenants that build out the commercial base of the area. The project is about 13 miles east of Mandarin South, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - July 2026Development
Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County
Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketSignals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The project is about 14 miles east of Mandarin South, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 9 miles southwest of Mandarin South.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 7 miles east of Mandarin South.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 7 miles east of Mandarin South.
Source: Jax Daily Record
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Mandarin South buying strategy.
If we were buying in Mandarin South today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Mandarin South.
Reading Mandarin South home by home
This is a community where the spread between homes is wide and condition-driven. The right approach is to underwrite each property on its own merits — the age of the roof and systems, the quality of any renovation, and how the lot sits — rather than leaning on a single area figure to price your offer or your listing.
Its position along the southern Mandarin corridor gives you established-area convenience with a St. Johns County line. That location does real work in a search, but it is the individual home that ultimately sets the number, so budget your time for careful comparison and inspection.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Mandarin South. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Because Mandarin South rewards home-by-home analysis, you want a broker who will walk the property with you and tell you when condition does not support the price — on either side of the deal. We work this corridor with that plainspoken read, and we would rather lose a listing than oversell you a community that is not your fit.
Mandarin South in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (1 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Common questions about Mandarin South
Where is Mandarin South?
Mandarin South is a community in Jacksonville, St. Johns County, Florida.
Are there homes for sale in Mandarin South right now?
No active listings inside Mandarin South at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Mandarin South have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Mandarin South in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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