Southside & Mandarin

Southside & Mandarin

Southside is the largest area of Jacksonville, and features plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment. The quaint area of Mandarin is marked by ancient Spanish draped moss oak trees, beautiful parks, marinas and more water views than any other area in Jacksonville.

Southside is centrally located in Jacksonville and is a bustling business and retail center. The St. Johns Town Center - a 1.1 million-square-foot, open-air lifestyle center- offers innovative new retail, residential, hotel, and dining choices for Jacksonville natives and visitors alike. Just around the corner is Tinseltown; an equally lively area with a movie theater, restaurants, specialty shops, and thriving nightlife. Southside is also home to the Avenues, a large indoor shopping mall.

The Mandarin neighborhood, named for the Mandarin orange in 1830, is on the St. Johns River just south of San Marco. The area was once described as “a tropical paradise” by Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Both Beecher Stowe, and painter Lee Adams once lived here. Mandarin is characterized by its picturesque oak trees hung with Spanish moss and features some of the best views of the St. Johns River in greater Jacksonville. Once an important river port for shipping oranges and other citrus fruit northward, today Mandarin is a blend of residential areas and shopping centers.

Julington Creek Plantation, an unincorporated area of St. John’s County, boarders the southern end of Mandarin. Known as the “Young Ponte Vedra”, Julington Creek’s demographics range from 30 to 50 and has the highest per capita for disposal income. The Julington Creek Plantation Community Development District is a 4,120 acre community with over 100 lakes, 1,200 acres of nature preserve, seven miles of bike and jogging trails, and top rated golf-course. Some of its amenities also include a new $15 million country club-style clubhouse with a state-of-the-art gym, skateboard park, turf football and lacrosse field, four soccer fields, volleyball and four basketball courts, and a full-service restaurant. This high growth area is also home to the highest ranked schools in Florida and are among the top 10 in the country. With over 5,800 residential homes, Julington Creek caters all looking for a higher quality of life.

$699,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 2131048 MLS
Don't miss this opportunity to live in this spacious all-brick pool home, surrounded by your own private preserve! Even better is this oasis is just minutes away from top schools, entertainment, dining & shopping. With nearly 3,000 square feet of fabulous living space, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with dedicated Bonus/Office space gives you room to live exactly how you want. And here's where it gets really exciting -- this home offers amazing energy efficiency. A 56-panel solar system, GeoThermal HVAC, irrigation well, and added insulation keep the average utility bill under $200 per month. The fully screened pool & spa sets the stage for epic pool parties and quiet evenings alike. Inside, the cook's kitchen is ready to impress -- gas cooktop with vented hood, loads of cabinets & counter space & walk-in pantry. Whatever the occasion, you'll love both the formal & casual dining space The living room's elegant bookcases create a cozy reading retreat, while the spacious family room flows seamlessly from the kitchen and features more built-ins, a gas fireplace, and mounted TV. The Primary Suite is pure retreat. Bathed in natural light w/ vaulted ceilings, it offers a private patio, huge walk-in shower, jetted soaking tub, and walk-in closets. Two secondary bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bath, while the fourth bedroom is a private ensuite -- ideal for guests or multi-generational living. And don't forget the BONUS ROOM! Media room? Dream office? Game day headquarters? Plumbing is already in place for a beverage center -- you decide. Additional features include- Partially fenced backyard play area. Extra 1-car carport by Lifetime Enclosures. Newer Roof (2020). HVAC (2023). Gas Water Heater (2021). And 5-stage Reverse Osmosis water system, just to name a few. Private. Peaceful. Energy efficient. Entertainer-ready. This is Mandarin living at its absolute finest.

10380 Hood Road S, Jacksonville

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