At a glance
| Typical home value | $525,600 (+1.3% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| Location | Southern Duval County on the east bank of the St. Johns River, across from Orange Park |
| ZIP codes | 32257, 32223 and 32258 (Greenland Road area) |
| ZIP typical values | 32257 $346,046 · 32223 $434,121 · 32258 $368,889 (Zillow, August 2026) |
| Growth era | Development picked up after the Buckman Bridge to Orange Park opened in 1970 |
| Public high school | Mandarin High School, 4831 Greenland Road (2026 state grade A) |
| HOA / CDD | Set by subdivision; confirm on the listing and the parcel's tax bill |
Where Mandarin is and how big it is
Mandarin sits in the far south of Jacksonville, bordered by Beauclerc to the north, Julington Creek to the south and the St. Johns River to the west. Julington Creek is the line with St. Johns County, so homes just across it are taxed and zoned by a different county. See our Julington Creek guide for that side.
The name is used loosely. Wikipedia's narrow definition counted about 9,000 residents in 2020, but many people use "Mandarin" for everything along San Jose Boulevard south of I-295.
Is Mandarin a good area to buy in?
Mandarin is one of the higher-priced parts of the City of Jacksonville, and its values held steadier than the city in the year to August 2026: Zillow's Mandarin neighborhood rose 1.3% while Jacksonville fell 0.8%. The high school and several schools serving the area earned an A for 2025-26.
The things to weigh are the boundary (Zillow's figure is narrower than what most people call Mandarin), flood exposure near the river and creeks, and school grades that vary from A to C by address.
What Mandarin is known for
Mandarin is known for its history, oaks, parks, marinas and water views. It was named after the mandarin orange in 1830 and was a farming village that shipped citrus by steamboat until freezes in the 1890s. Harriet Beecher Stowe spent winters here from 1867, and the Mandarin Museum and Historical Society runs the 10-acre Walter Jones Historical Park, opened by the city in 2000.
Mandarin was a separate community until the 1968 consolidation made it part of the City of Jacksonville, and it grew quickly after the Buckman Bridge to Orange Park opened in 1970.
Homes and prices in Mandarin
Zillow tracks several areas here, and the numbers differ a lot depending on the boundary:
| Area (Zillow) | Typical value, Aug 2026 | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Mandarin (neighborhood) | $525,557 | +1.3% |
| Greenland | $412,840 | +0.2% |
| Mandarin Station - Losco | $350,944 | -1.0% |
| ZIP 32223 | $434,121 | +1.3% |
| ZIP 32258 | $368,889 | -0.3% |
| ZIP 32257 | $346,046 | -0.1% |
ZIP 32257
San Jose Boulevard and Hartley Road, with the Mandarin library on Kori Road and Goodbys Creek Preserve on San Jose Boulevard.
ZIP 32223
South Mandarin toward Julington Creek, including the South Mandarin library at 12125 San Jose Boulevard and the Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve on Bartram Park Boulevard.
ZIP 32258
The Greenland Road area on the east side, where Mandarin High School and Greenland Park are.
Citywide, Zillow's typical Jacksonville value was $285,103. The Jacksonville ZIP code guide compares every ZIP.
Living in Mandarin
Parks and the river
Tommy Hazouri Sr. Park is at 14780 Mandarin Road and Walter Jones Historical Park at 11964 Mandarin Road, both in 32223. Goodbys Creek Preserve, the Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve and Greenland Park are also in the area.
Schools lookup
Duval County Public Schools assigns your neighborhood school by home address, so two houses on nearby streets can be zoned differently. In the 2025-26 grades, Mandarin High School, Mandarin Middle School, Mandarin Oaks Elementary and Greenland Pines Elementary were all graded A. Crown Point, Beauclerc and San Jose elementary schools were graded C. Look up the exact address and read our Jacksonville schools guide.
Getting around
San Jose Boulevard is the main north-south road, I-295 crosses the north end, and the Buckman Bridge crosses the river to Orange Park.
Costs: taxes, HOA fees and flood
Property tax
Mandarin is inside the City of Jacksonville, where the 2025 total millage was 17.7412, per the Duval County Property Appraiser. File for homestead by March 1 if it will be your main home; see the Duval County property tax guide.
HOA fees
Fees depend on the subdivision. Some streets have no association, while newer or gated sections may have an HOA. Ask for the current dues and any special assessments in writing, and check the non-ad valorem section of the parcel's tax bill.
Flood zones
Mandarin has frontage on the St. Johns River and on creeks such as Julington Creek and Goodbys Creek, so flood risk can change from lot to lot. Check the FEMA flood zone for the address, ask the seller for the Florida flood disclosure, and get an insurance quote early. Our Jacksonville flood zones guide explains the zones.
Pros and cons of Mandarin
- Pro: river, creek and park access, with a long local history.
- Pro: values held steadier than the city over the year to August 2026.
- Pro: Mandarin High and Middle were graded A for 2025-26.
- Con: higher prices than most of Jacksonville, especially near the river.
- Con: flood risk along the river and creeks.
- Con: elementary grades range from A to C, so the address matters.
Common questions
What is the typical home value in Mandarin, Jacksonville?+
Zillow's typical home value for its Mandarin neighborhood was $525,557 in August 2026, up 1.3% in a year. The wider Mandarin ZIP codes were lower: $434,121 in 32223, $368,889 in 32258 and $346,046 in 32257. Zillow's neighborhood boundary is narrower than the area most people call Mandarin, so compare recent sales on your street.
Is Mandarin part of the City of Jacksonville?+
Yes. Mandarin was a separate community until the 1968 consolidation of Jacksonville and Duval County, and it is now inside the City of Jacksonville. Homes south of Julington Creek are in St. Johns County instead, which means a different tax rate, school district and set of county services.
What high school serves Mandarin?+
Mandarin High School on Greenland Road received an A in the Florida Department of Education's 2025-26 school grades. Not every Mandarin address is zoned for it, because Duval County Public Schools assigns schools by home address. Use the district's school locator for the exact property before you rely on a particular school.
What ZIP code is Mandarin, Jacksonville?+
Mandarin is mainly ZIP codes 32257 and 32223, with the Greenland Road area in 32258. In August 2026 Zillow's typical values were $346,046 in 32257, $434,121 in 32223 and $368,889 in 32258. A ZIP code does not set the school or flood zone, so check both for the exact address.
Why is it called Mandarin?+
The area was named after the mandarin orange in 1830. In the 1800s it was a farming village that shipped citrus and other produce to Jacksonville and beyond on St. Johns River steamboats, until freezes in the 1890s destroyed much of the crop and growers sold land to developers.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Neighborhoods of Jacksonville
- Wikipedia: Mandarin (Jacksonville)
- Zillow Research: Home value data (ZHVI, August 2026)
- City of Jacksonville: All parks (addresses)
- Jacksonville Public Library: Locations
- Florida Department of Education: 2025-26 school grades
- Duval County Public Schools: School choice options
- FloodSmart (FEMA): What is my flood zone?
- Florida Statutes 689.302: Flood disclosure
- Duval County Property Appraiser: Millage rates
- Duval County Property Appraiser: 2025 Final Millages chart
- Duval County Property Appraiser: Homestead and other exemptions
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