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.

$459,900
3 Beds 2 Baths 2164129 MLS
Come see it for yourself! Open House Saturday, September12 - 11am - 1pm Some homes are easy to describe, but the best ones deserve a few extra words. Welcome to 2430 Ironwood Drive, affectionately known as ''Devaron.'' Over the years, this home has grown and changed along with the people who have lived here. With only three owners throughout its history, each has left their mark while thoughtfully caring for and improving the home along the way. Today, it offers approximately 2,557 square feet filled with interesting spaces, thoughtful updates and architectural details you simply don't see every day. The personality starts in the light-filled octagonal front room, where oversized windows, a gas fireplace and the home's signature 45-degree angles immediately set it apart. Handcrafted stained glass, custom glass block details, built-ins, window seats and interconnected living spaces continue throughout, offering plenty of flexibility for everyday living, working and entertaining. At the center of it all is the updated kitchen with two dramatic granite waterfall islands and an open layout connecting naturally to the surrounding living and dining spaces. Pella French doors lead outside to a spacious deck, covered gazebo, paver patio and backyard shaded by mature live oaks. And then there's the neighborhood. When asked what they'll miss about living here, the current owners didn't start with restaurants or commute times. They talked about the people. They described neighbors stopping to chat when they're outside, people regularly walking the neighborhood, and neighbors who have gone out of their way to help care for the property while the owners were away. That sense of connection has become an important part of what living here has meant to them. They've also appreciated the convenience, with the Hart Expressway providing easy access to Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville University nearby, and shopping, dining and major roadways within easy reach. The home has seen substantial improvements as well, including a December 2025 water heater with 10-year warranty, whole-house water filtration and softener system, updated septic drain line, French drain, upgraded exterior doors, LED lighting and more. A structural engineer inspection completed in June 2026 found no concerns, with the report available upon request. And the name "Devaron"? There's a story behind that, too. In fact, there's an entire autobiography documenting the home's history and evolution, available to explore during your visit. 2430 Ironwood Drive wasn't designed to look like every other house on the street. It has changed, evolved and collected stories along the way. Now it's ready for someone new to write the next chapter.

2430 Ironwood Drive, Jacksonville

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