Mandarin

Jacksonville, FL

Mandarin - Jacksonville, FL

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Niche Reviews

3.9 (40 Reviews)

Historic moss-draped oaks in paradise – this is Mandarin!

Park-Like • Historic • Shopping • Tropical • Transportation • Florida •

Mandarin’s park-like landscaping, moss-draped oaks, and historic homes make this city great. Because of its location on the Saint Johns River, residents of this Jacksonville suburb come to expect sunny and warm weather year-round. Named after the orange in 1830, Mandarin was a prominent supplier of citrus fruits.

Speaking to its past, Uncle Tom’s Cabin author Harriet Beecher Stowe owned a small cottage in Mandarin. Stowe resided here for seventeen years, traveling to Mandarin from her main residence to ride out the cold months in a tropical climate.

Residents of Mandarin are comforted by The Avenues mall, which is surrounded by delicious restaurants. Riverplace Shopping Center is a neighborhood gem, with retailers like Cost Plus World Market and T.J. Maxx encompassing it. Many restaurants, service companies, and retailers are found on San Jose Boulevard. Close proximity to Interstate 295 provides direct access for area residents traveling from their apartment home.

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Mandarin - Jacksonville, FL

Niche Reviews

3.9 40 Reviews

Current Resident

4 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review

I've grown up in Mandarin. As for Jacksonville neighborhoods, it is very safe. There's many things to do around here and it's in a good spot to travel to St. Augustine or other places.

Current Resident

6 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

Mandarin is a safe area of town and has all the shops and restaurants that I need nearby. The neighborhoods and nice and there are a lot of parks in which to take the kids.

Current Resident

6 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review

I love Mandarin and all the parks, shopping and family atmosphere. I wish that they would do more to clean up trash on local roads. During the Hurrican this year the city was able to help us and people around us recovery and rebuild. The community is very strong and we all bond together in times of need. I hope that people will become more involved with the history and nature around mandarin and invest more times in the beautiful parks mandarin offers.

Current Resident

7 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

The Mandarin area in Jacksonville is a great place to live. The Mandarin library and South library is nearby and rarely do I here crime happen in the neighborhood. The houses are pretty and the stores you need to go to are close by.

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