Mandarin: Off Base Area of Town

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"Great Area. Fine Commute."

We loved living in Mandarin. There is a lot around, especially food and shopping. We lived on a quiet side street between Old St. Augustine and San Jose. We felt very safe. It almost feels like a rural area inside a suburban area. There were chickens, horses, and goats just down the road. We did not have school-age children, but the schools seem nice in this area compared to other areas. The commute to NAS JAX is about 20 minutes without traffic and rush hour traffic goes the opposite direction (except on Roosevelt). The biggest downside is having to cross the Buckman Bridge. If there is bad traffic due to an accident or construction, the only other way across the St. John's River is going all the way downtown or south to Green Cove Springs. It's not ideal. I worked across the bridge as well and only had issues 3 or 4 times in the 3 years we lived there. There are a lot of nice parks in the Mandarin area, including our favorites Palmetto Leaves Regional Park and Losco Regional Park.

  • Family Friendly:
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes

Local Favorites

  • Restaurants: Blue Crab House, V Pizza, Brooklyn Pizza, Casa Maria, Rosalia's
  • Happy Hour Spot: Legacy Ale Works
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Navy
20-30 years old
Previously lived in: Great Lakes, Jacksonville, Virginia Beach, Renton
Gold medal 30 reviews

"Safe and Friendly"

Mandarin is an excellent area of town to live! Small and quiet streets that are tucked away for housing options (but also pricier), and friendly neighbors. Plenty of restaurants nearby including The Loop, Outback, Pizza Bella, and Dickey's BBQ. Lots of parks and walking trails- prefect for runners and families looking for playgrounds!

  • Family Friendly:
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes
  • How would you describe this Area of Town: neighborhood

Local Favorites

  • Restaurants: Pizza Bella
  • Happy Hour Spot: Monkey's Uncle
  • Gym / Fitness: YMCA Mandarin
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Navy, Officer
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: Corpus Christi, TX, Jacksonville, FL, Oak Harbor, WA
1 review

We love living in Mandarin because of its central location. About 20 minutes to NAS Jax and 25 to the beach. Very family friendly. Safe, quiet, many parks, libraries, and great schools in the area.

  • Family Friendly:

Price: N/A

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes
  • How would you describe this Area of Town: Neighborhood

Local Favorites

  • Restaurants: Hurricane, Mama Fu's, Panera Bread
  • Shopping: About 15 minutes to St. John's Town Center
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# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Orange Park Orange Park FL 0 mi
2 Green Cove Springs Green Cove Springs FL 0 mi
3 San Marco Jacksonville FL 0 mi
4 Riverside Jacksonville FL 0 mi
5 Jacksonville Beaches Jacksonville Beach FL 0 mi
6 Avondale Jacksonville FL 0 mi
7 Fleming Island Orange Park FL 0 mi
8 Sandalwood Jacksonville FL 0 mi
9 Atlantic Beach Atlantic Beach FL 0 mi
# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Macclenny Elementary School Macclenny FL 32063-4198 Public 1-3 7 0 mi
2 Westside Elementary School Glen St Mary FL 32040-4220 Public 1-3 8 0 mi
3 J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School Macclenny FL 32063 Public 4-5 5 0 mi
4 Durbin Creek Elementary School Saint Johns FL 32259 Public PK-5 10 0 mi
5 Starke Elementary School Starke FL 32091 Public PK-5 5 0 mi
6 Southside Elementary School Starke FL 32091 Public PK-5 3 0 mi
7 Lawtey Elementary School Lawtey FL 32058 Public PK-5 5 0 mi
8 Robert M. Paterson Elementary School Fleming Island FL 32003 Public PK-6 7 0 mi
9 Charles E. Bennett Elementary School Green Cove Springs FL 32043 Public PK-6 5 0 mi
10 Orange Park Elementary School Orange Park FL 32073 Public K-6 9 0 mi
11 Grove Park Elementary School Orange Park FL 32073 Public PK-6 4 0 mi
12 W E Cherry Elementary School Orange Park FL 32073 Public PK-6 7 0 mi
13 Doctors Inlet Elementary School Middleburg FL 32068 Public PK-6 7 0 mi
14 Middleburg Elementary School Middleburg FL 32068 Public PK-6 7 0 mi
15 S Bryan Jennings Elementary School Orange Park FL 32073 Public PK-6 5 0 mi
16 Lakeside Elementary School Orange Park FL 32073 Public PK-6 8 0 mi
17 Montclair Elementary School Orange Park FL 32073 Public PK-6 5 0 mi
18 Tynes Elementary School Middleburg FL 32068 Public PK-6 7 0 mi
19 Ridgeview Elementary School Orange Park FL 32065 Public PK-6 6 0 mi
20 Clay Hill Elementary School Jacksonville FL 32234 Public PK-6 6 0 mi
21 Lake Asbury Elementary School Green Cove Springs FL 32043 Public PK-6 8 0 mi
22 J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School Middleburg FL 32068 Public PK-6 5 0 mi
23 Mcrae Elementary School Keystone Heights FL 32656 Public PK-6 6 0 mi
24 Fleming Island Elementary School Orange Park FL 32003 Public PK-6 9 0 mi
25 West Riverside Elementary School Jacksonville FL 32205 Public PK-5 3 0 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Baker County Middle School Macclenny FL 32063 Public 6-8 NR 0 mi
2 Bradford Middle School Starke FL 32091 Public 6-8 4 0 mi
3 Green Cove Springs Junior High School Green Cove Springs FL 32043 Public 7-8 8 0 mi
4 Lakeside Junior High School Orange Park FL 32073 Public 7-8 9 0 mi
5 Orange Park Junior High School Orange Park FL 32073 Public 7-8 5 0 mi
6 Wilkinson Junior High School Middleburg FL 32068 Public 7-8 5 0 mi
7 Kirby-Smith Middle School Jacksonville FL 32206 Public 6-8 8 0 mi
8 Julia Landon College Prepartory & Leadership Development School Jacksonville FL 32207 Public 6-8 10 0 mi
9 Baldwin Middle-Senior High School Baldwin FL 32234 Public 6-12 4 0 mi
10 Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 Public 6-8 8 0 mi
11 Alfred I. Dupont Middle School Jacksonville FL 32217 Public 6-8 4 0 mi
12 Lake Shore Middle School Jacksonville FL 32210 Public 6-8 4 0 mi
13 Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School Jacksonville FL 32206 Public 6-8 3 0 mi
14 James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School Jacksonville FL 32254 Public 6-8 9 0 mi
15 John E. Ford K-8 School Jacksonville FL 32209 Public PK-8 4 0 mi
16 Northwestern Middle School Jacksonville FL 32209 Public 6-8 3 0 mi
17 Youth Development Center Jacksonville FL 32216 Public K-12 NR 0 mi
18 J. E. B. Stuart Middle School Jacksonville FL 32210 Public 6-8 3 0 mi
19 Southside Middle School Jacksonville FL 32216 Public 6-8 2 0 mi
20 Jean Ribault Middle School Jacksonville FL 32208 Public 6-8 3 0 mi
21 Arlington Middle School Jacksonville FL 32211 Public 6-8 5 0 mi
22 Jefferson Davis Middle School Jacksonville FL 32210 Public 6-8 3 0 mi
23 Joseph Stilwell Middle School Jacksonville FL 32221 Public 6-8 3 0 mi
24 Fort Caroline Middle School Jacksonville FL 32277 Public 6-8 3 0 mi
25 Highlands Middle School Jacksonville FL 32218 Public 6-8 3 0 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Baker County Senior High School Glen Saint Mary FL 32040 Public 9-12 NR 0 mi
2 Bradford High School Starke FL 32091 Public 9-12 4 0 mi
3 Orange Park High School Orange Park FL 32073 Public PK, 9-12 5 0 mi
4 Clay High School Green Cove Springs FL 32043 Public PK, 9-12 7 0 mi
5 Middleburg High School Middleburg FL 32068 Public PK, 9-12 6 0 mi
6 Ridgeview High School Orange Park FL 32065 Public 9-12 7 0 mi
7 Robert E. Lee High School Jacksonville FL 32205 Public 9-12 4 0 mi
8 Andrew Jackson High School Jacksonville FL 32206 Public 9-12 2 0 mi
9 Baldwin Middle-Senior High School Baldwin FL 32234 Public 6-12 4 0 mi
10 Paxon School/Advanced Studies Jacksonville FL 32254 Public 9-12 10 0 mi
11 Terry Parker High School Jacksonville FL 32211 Public 9-12 4 0 mi
12 Englewood High School Jacksonville FL 32207 Public 9-12 3 0 mi
13 Jean Ribault High School Jacksonville FL 32208 Public 9-12 2 0 mi
14 Stanton College Preparatory Jacksonville FL 32209 Public 9-12 10 0 mi
15 William M. Raines High School Jacksonville FL 32209 Public 9-12 2 0 mi
16 Youth Development Center Jacksonville FL 32216 Public K-12 NR 0 mi
17 Duncan U. Fletcher High School Neptune Beach FL 32266 Public 9-12 6 0 mi
18 Samuel W. Wolfson High School Jacksonville FL 32217 Public 9-12 4 0 mi
19 Sandalwood High School Jacksonville FL 32246 Public 9-12 6 0 mi
20 Nathan B. Forrest High School Jacksonville FL 32244 Public 9-12 3 0 mi
21 Edward H. White High School Jacksonville FL 32210 Public 9-12 3 0 mi
22 Frank H. Peterson Academies Jacksonville FL 32210 Public 9-12 4 0 mi
23 A. Philip Randolph Academies Jacksonville FL 32209 Public PK, 6-12 4 0 mi
24 Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts Jacksonville FL 32207 Public 9-12 9 0 mi
25 Mandarin High School Jacksonville FL 32258 Public 9-12 7 0 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Reaching Milestones Learning Center Jacksonville FL 32250 Private PK-6 NR 0 mi
2 Morning Star School Jacksonville FL 32211 Private n/a NR 0 mi
3 St. Joseph Academy St. Augustine FL 32084 Private 9-12 NR 0 mi
4 St Pius V Catholic School Jacksonville FL 32209 Private PK-8 NR 0 mi
5 Saint Patricks Jacksonville FL 32218 Private PK-8 NR 0 mi
6 St Joseph Catholic School Jacksonville FL 32258 Private PK-8 NR 0 mi
7 San Jose Catholic School Jacksonville FL 32217 Private PK-8 NR 0 mi
8 The Noble Street School Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 Private 6-12 NR 0 mi
9 Resurrection Parish School Jacksonville FL 32277 Private PK-8 NR 0 mi
10 Holy Rosary Catholic School Jacksonville FL 32206 Private PK-8 NR 0 mi
11 Christ The King Catholic Jacksonville FL 32211 Private PK-8 NR 0 mi
12 Assumption Catholic School Jacksonville FL 32207 Private PK-8 NR 0 mi
13 Saint Paul's Catholic School Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 Private PK-8 NR 0 mi
14 Bishop Kenny High School Jacksonville FL 32207 Private 9-12 NR 0 mi
15 Sacred Heart Jacksonville FL 32244 Private PK-8 NR 0 mi
16 St Matthew Catholic School Jacksonville FL 32210 Private PK-8 NR 0 mi
17 Saint Paul Catholic School Jacksonville FL 32204 Private PK-8 NR 0 mi
18 Beaches Episcopal School Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 Private PK-6 NR 0 mi
19 Episcopal High School Jacksonville FL 32207 Private 6-12 NR 0 mi
20 St Marks Episcopal Day School Jacksonville FL 32210 Private PK-6 NR 0 mi
21 Nassau County Priv School Syst Callahan FL 32011 Private PK-12 NR 0 mi
22 Riverside Presbyterian Day School Jacksonville FL 32204 Private PK-6 NR 0 mi
23 Martin J Gottlieb Day School Jacksonville FL 32257 Private K-8 NR 0 mi
24 San Jose Episcopal Day School Jacksonville FL 32217 Private PK-6 NR 0 mi
25 St Johns Country Day School Orange Park FL 32073 Private PK-12 NR 0 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 School Of Success Academy-Sos Jacksonville FL 32210 Charter 6-8 4 0 mi
2 First Coast Technical Institute Saint Augustine FL 32084 Charter 9-12 NR 0 mi
3 Seacoast Charter Academy Jacksonville FL 32211 Charter K-5 7 0 mi
4 Valor Academy Of Leadership-High School Jacksonville FL 32208 Charter 9-10 NR 0 mi
5 Waverly Academy Jacksonville FL 32244 Charter 6-8 4 0 mi
6 Wayman Academy Of The Arts Jacksonville FL 32205 Charter K-5 2 0 mi
7 School For Accelerated Learning And Technologies, Inc Jacksonville FL 32209 Charter 9-12 NR 0 mi
8 Academy For Business And Leadership Education Saint Augustine FL 32084 Charter 5-8 5 0 mi
9 River City Science Academy Jacksonville FL 32216 Charter 6-12 7 0 mi
10 Global Outreach Charter Academy Jacksonville FL 32225 Charter K-8 3 0 mi
11 Tiger Academy Jacksonville FL 32209 Charter PK-5 5 0 mi
12 Somerset Academy-Elementary, Eagle Campus Jacksonville FL 32211 Charter K-5 4 0 mi
13 Somerset Academy-Middle, Eagle Campus Jacksonville FL 32211 Charter 6-8 6 0 mi
14 KIPP Impact Middle School Jacksonville FL 32254 Charter 5-7 4 0 mi
15 River City Science Elementary Academy Jacksonville FL 32216 Charter K-5 7 0 mi
16 Duval Charter School At Arlington Jacksonville FL 32216 Charter K-8 3 0 mi
17 Lone Star High School Jacksonville FL 32211 Charter 9-12 NR 0 mi
18 St. Johns Community Campus Saint Augustine FL 32084 Charter 9-12 NR 0 mi
19 Somerset Eagle High School Jacksonville FL 32211 Charter 9-10 1 0 mi
20 Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows Jacksonville FL 32256 Charter 9-12 6 0 mi
21 Duval Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologies Jacksonville FL 32221 Charter 9-12 1 0 mi
22 St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) Saint Augustine FL 32084 Charter 1-6 NR 0 mi
23 St. Paul School Of Excellence (Spse) Saint Augustine FL 32084 Charter K-5 1 0 mi
24 KIPP Voice Elementary School Jacksonville FL 32254 Charter K-3 NR 0 mi
25 San Jose Preparatory High School Jacksonville FL 32257 Charter 9-12 3 0 mi
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# Approved Name State Affiliation Category Cities Bases Specialties
2 MTA Approved Lara Yehl
Hover Girl Properties 		FL Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Mandarin, Orange Park, St. Augustine, St. Johns Mayport Naval Station, Coast Guard Mayport, Jacksonville NAS, Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
3 MTA Approved Joy Doyle
Hover Girl Properties 		FL Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Nocatee, St Johns, St. Augustine, Orange Park, Fleming Island Mayport Naval Station, Jacksonville NAS Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
4 MTA Approved Michelle Connolly, e-Pro, GRI, MRP,SFR
Exit Realty Central 		VA Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Chesapeake, VA, Jacksonville, Pensacola FL, San Diego CA Norfolk Naval Base, Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Oceana NAS, Jacksonville NAS, San Diego Naval Base Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
5 MTA Approved Amanda O'Connell
Showcase Realty of N. Florida 		FL Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, St Johns, St Augustine, Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station, Coast Guard Mayport Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
6 MTA Approved Kelly Whitney
Hover Girl Properties 		FL Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Yulee, Fernandina Beach Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
7 Stacy Young
Atrium Realty 		FL Family Member of Service Member Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas such as: Orange Park, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, Green Cove Springs, Ponte Vedra Beach, Atlantic Beach, Jax Beach, Callahan, Hilliard, Yulee, Fernandina Beach Jacksonville NAS, Coast Guard Mayport, Mayport Naval Station, Cecil Field, Camp Blanding Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
8 MTA Approved Dana Merrill
Cornerlot Realty 		FL Civilian Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville Jacksonville NAS Buyer Agent,Seller Agent
9 MTA Approved Glenn Doyle
Hover Girl Properties 		FL Veteran Property Management Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Orange Park, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach St. Johns, Mandarin, Bartram Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
10 MTA Approved David Podvia
Watson 		FL Civilian Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Mayport Jacksonville NAS, Coast Guard Mayport, Mayport Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent
11 MTA Approved Jax Elite Realty
Jax Elite Realty 		FL Veteran Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach Mayport Naval Station, Jacksonville NAS, Cecil Field, Camp Blanding, Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
12 MTA Approved Pack Trotta
Keller Williams First Coast Realty 		FL Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville Orange Park Fleming Island Middleburg Ponte Vedra Jacksonville Beach Neptune Beach Atlantic Beach Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station, Cecil Field, Camp Blanding Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
13 Dawn Fossa
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty 		FL Family Member of Service Member Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Ponte Vedra Mayport Naval Station, Jacksonville NAS, Cecil Field, Coast Guard Mayport Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
14 MTA Approved Stephanie Saylor
Watson Realty Corp 		FL Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Duval county, Nassau co., Baker co., Clay co. Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
15 MTA Approved Tiffany Hardy
Watson Realty Corp 		FL Veteran Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Orange Park, St Augustine Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
16 MTA Approved Mario Gonzalez
Navy to Navy Homes 		FL Veteran Property Management Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Orange Park, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, St Johns Mayport Naval Station, Coast Guard Mayport, Jacksonville NAS, Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, Cecil Field Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
17 MTA Approved Julie Jenkins
Keller Williams Atlantic Partners 		FL Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station, Coast Guard Mayport Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
18 MTA Approved Susan Severson
Navy to Navy Homes 		FL Veteran Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Orange Park, St. Johns, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
19 MTA Approved Earlene Paschall
Hover Girl Properties 		FL Former Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beaches, Ponte Vedra Beach Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
20 MTA Approved Kristine King
Hover Girl Properties 		FL Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beaches, St Johns Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
21 MTA Approved David Blanco
Navy to Navy Homes 		FL Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Mayport, Northside Mayport Naval Station, Coast Guard Mayport, Jacksonville NAS Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
22 MTA Approved Annette Boender
RE/MAX Watermarke 		FL Veteran Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, St Johns, Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Beach, Orange Park Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station, Coast Guard Mayport, Camp Blanding, Cecil Field Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation
23 MTA Approved Becky Dova
Coldwell Banker Vanguard 		FL Military Spouse Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Middleburg,Fleming Island,Orange Park,St.Johns,Ponte Vedra Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Rental Searches,Property Management,Relocation
24 MTA Approved Robert Moody
AmeriVet Real Estate Services 		FL Veteran Real Estate Agents/ Broker All of Florida National Network of Veterans in the Real Estate Business www.amerivethomes.com (Residential) www.amerivetres.com (Commercial) MacDill AFB, Jacksonville NAS, Eglin AFB, Orlando Naval Base, Patrick AFB Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Property Management,Relocation
25 Judy Moran
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty 		FL Family Member of Service Member Real Estate Agents/ Broker Jacksonville, Saint Johns & Orange Park Jacksonville NAS, Mayport Naval Station Buyer Agent,Seller Agent,Relocation

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