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What would you say upon finding an affordable home in an area full of natural beauty and historic buildings, bounded by a river with abundant wildlife and habitats, and full of parks for the family - yet within minutes of a large city with all the amenities life has to offer? Sounds fantastic, doesn't it?
Mandarin Florida offers you just such an opportunity. Imagine giant oak trees, sunny days on the veranda or balcony, with the scent of citrus on the air. Mandarin offers you quality homes ranging from $100,000 to over $3 million in this community that is bordered by Beauclerc, Julington Creek, and the St. John's River.
Shopping, fine dining and nightlife can be found minutes away in Jacksonville. Literally thousands of jobs can be found in the Mandarin/Jacksonville area, making the combination of job, home, and recreation a triple-hitter. Consider that the Mandarin school system, part of Duval County, is one of the best in the nation, and this area truly has it all. Just ask your local real estate agent to help you buy a little piece of this heaven in the form of Mandarin Florida real estate.
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Mandarin is located along the St. Johns River in the southwestern side of Duval County in Jacksonville, Florida. Located to the north is Beauclerc and to the south is St. Johns County and Julington Creek Plantation.
Mandarin zip codes are 32257, 32223, and 32258.
Mandarin has a perfect mix of residential areas, business and amenities. Mandarin residents have a pleasant lifestyle with plenty of parks, shopping facilities and restaurants within minutes of their homes.
The community is central to Southpoint and Phillips Highway business, providing a quick commute for working, business or shopping.
State road 13, the major highway through Mandarin, intersects there with I-295, providing quick and easy access to I-95 and US-1. Mandarin is only 20-25 minutes from downtown-area businesses, performing arts centers and Alltel Stadium.
Most residences in Mandarin are single family homes, priced from under $100,000 to more than $3 million for a riverfront estate.
Mandarin has excellent schools, with four elementary schools, two middle schools and Mandarin Senior High School. The area also offers various parochial and private educational facilities.
The famous author, Harriet Beecher Stowe, loved Mandarin Florida so much that she came for a visit - and stayed! Mandarin formed the basis for her book Palmetto Leaves, the story of lazy Florida life in the late 19th century. If you're more into rock and roll, you'll find that Allen Collins of the Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd also loved Mandarin enough to settle down and stay.
In 1968, Mandarin merged its government with the city of Jacksonville, giving residents all the amenities of the big city and its infrastructure, while still maintaining its air of lazy southern days and nights.
Libraries
The surrounding area offers a wide variety of library services. The Internet may be a great resource, but wouldn't you love to have your children value books the way you do? Nothing beats a good library instilling that love of learning in your children, or for doing in-depth research into the historical restorations or even fly fishing. Take your choice of literature to the beach, and relax! Mandarin offers plenty of choices.
Economics and Industry
Mandarin is part of the Jacksonville and Duval County system of growth and economics. Incomes are steadily growing, and there are more jobs than local residents to fill. Mandarin promises real opportunity for growth, with sunny beaches as your reward for a job well-done. Attend one of the local festivals. Tired of the rat race? Relax in one of the Mandarin area's wonderful restaurants after starting your own business. Consider these statistics:
With a population growth of this size and a stable average wage, imagine the potential to expand your horizons while being your own boss! This is the ideal area for the entrepreneur, for the man or woman with a plan.
Take a drive to Mandarin. Turn off the air conditioner, open the windows and breathe in the fresh ocean air. Check out the communities in Mandarin. Take a drive and enjoy the sun while you admire the architecture and the ambiance. Remember, your Mandarin area real estate office knows the area. They know the homes and will take the time to listen to your needs and help you arrange the financing to purchase your dream, complete with the amenities, services, and schools that will complete your life's plan. Don't let another day go by without calling your Mandarin area realtor.