Mandarin
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-10-01, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $442,000, $234 per square foot (+57% versus the prior year). As of October 2026, the MLS records 72 closed sales in Mandarin in St. Augustine, FL since 2001, the most recent in July 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $235,000 to $549,000 (median $425,000), on homes of 1,449 to 3,547 sq ft. Across St. Augustine as a whole, 2,438 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $445,000, 48 median days on market, with 692 homes for sale today.
Mandarin right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($442K) is up 56.7% 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 1. Confidence: Low (6 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 1, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Mandarin market snapshot (as of October 1, 2026): . The trailing-12-month median is up 57% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
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 1 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($442K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($282K) IS the +56.7% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (6 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.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are St. Johns County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · St. Johns County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
34% 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 (2026-10-01).
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.
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 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 13 miles east of Mandarin, 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 14 miles east of Mandarin, 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 15 miles east of Mandarin, 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.
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.
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 $234 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 57% 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.
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.
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.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
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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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 1, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (72 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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