Mandarin
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
All 1,277 homes for sale in St. Augustine, FL · median $481,997
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-10-20, 8 recorded sales closed at a median of $454,450, $227 per square foot (+61% versus the prior year). As of October 2026, the MLS records 74 closed sales in Mandarin in St. Augustine, FL since 2001, the most recent in October 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $235,000 to $549,000 (median $449,900), on homes of 1,449 to 3,547 sq ft. Across St. Augustine as a whole, 2,493 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $430,000, 48 median days on market, with 1,282 homes for sale today.
Mandarin right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($454K) is up 61.2% from the prior 12 months ($282K). With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 20. Confidence: Low (8 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Mandarin 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 market snapshot (as of October 20, 2026): . The trailing-12-month median is up 61% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32257 (St. Augustine), 795 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $359K ($201/sq ft), down 0.4% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 136 active and 70 pending listings put supply at about 10.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32257 housing market and the Duval County market.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 78 homes in Mandarin that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1923 and 2026 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 1,941 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 94% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Mandarin here refers to a community mapped to St. Augustine in the Northeast Florida market. We have the location and current snapshot date but not the priced inventory detail, so treat what follows as orientation rather than a pricing read.
Who Mandarin is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a St. Augustine-area location and are ready to underwrite each home on its own condition and comps rather than a neighborhood average
- Sellers who want an agent to build a price from live comparable sales instead of a stale snapshot
- Buyers on a defined budget who want a broker to confirm current inventory before touring
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a firm, published price range before they will engage
- Sellers wanting a same-day valuation without a current comparable-sales pull
- Buyers who want a decision made off a single online figure rather than a walk-through and live data
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending October 20 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($454K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($282K) IS the +61.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 10 sales each (8 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
36% of homes for sale in ZIP 32257 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-20).
The Mandarin buying strategy.
If we were buying in Mandarin 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.
A closer look at the Mandarin market
At a median of $227 per square foot, Mandarin prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median up 61% year over year.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Mandarin. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We work Northeast Florida street by street rather than off a single headline number, which matters in an area like this where the current data snapshot is thin. Before you write or accept an offer, we will pull the live comparable sales, walk the specific home, and tell you plainly where it sits against the market — and whether this is the right community for what you are trying to do.
Tools for a Mandarin buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Mandarin sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Mandarin, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Housing distress & ownership in Mandarin, St. Augustine
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Recent Developments in Mandarin
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Mandarin, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Infrastructure
County Road 220 widening and Little Black Creek bridge replacement open to traffic in Clay County
The project finished ahead of schedule, with a new four-lane bridge over Little Black Creek replacing a 1947 structure. Phase 1 began in December 2024 with intersection improvements at Rideout Ferry Road, and Phase 2 began in January 2025. Officials say it should ease traffic along the corridor.
What it may mean for the marketA four-lane CR 220 corridor improves commute capacity for Fleming Island and Middleburg area drivers. The site is about 8 miles southwest of Mandarin.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
UF Health Durbin Park 99-bed hospital opens in northern St. Johns County; Baptist Silverleaf adds emergency department
UF Health Durbin Park, a 99-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department on 42.5 acres, held its ribbon-cutting and opens the following week. Baptist Health's Silverleaf campus, about 10 miles south, is adding an emergency department, and AdventHealth and Acadia Health have also opened facilities near I-95. The county's population has grown more than 25% since 2020.
What it may mean for the marketNew hospital and emergency capacity shortens drive times to emergency care and adds healthcare jobs in northern St. Johns County. The site is about 8 miles east of Mandarin.
Source: Jacksonville Today - August 2026Schools
St. Johns County school board moves ahead with design of SilverLeaf-area high school costing about $100 million
The board approved moving forward with design and architecture for a high school on Parcel 38, with cost estimated at roughly $100 million and possibly up to $120 million as design progresses. Construction is expected to take about three years. A board workshop on full project scope is being prepared.
What it may mean for the marketA new high school in the SilverLeaf area would add school capacity for the fast-growing northwest part of the county. The project is about 9 miles southeast of Mandarin, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4JAX - 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.
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 9 miles southeast of Mandarin.
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 9 miles southeast of Mandarin.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (74 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Mandarin. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32257; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Mandarin Middle School · 6-8 (assigned to 51 nearby communities)
- Mandarin High School · 9-12 (assigned to 50 nearby communities)
- Mandarin Oaks Elementary School · PreK-5 (assigned to 23 nearby communities)
- Crown Point Elementary School · PreK-5 (confirm by address) (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
- Beauclerc Elementary School · PK-5, Gifted/Talented and Dual Language magnet (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).