Discover a rare opportunity to own one of the last buildable waterfront lots in historic Mandarin with open-water access to the ocean, rivers, lakes, and beaches. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises, sunsets, and your own private beach in a secluded tropical paradise just minutes from dining, shopping, and nightlife by boat or car. Live on the water without worry. This property features a brand-new 18' seawall, engineered drainage system, and underground electrical for ultimate flood protection. The lifetime-guaranteed 8'-wide, 520'-long gangway is the highest, widest, and safest in the area, leading to one of Jacksonville's largest permitted boathouses. Includes multiple lifts and an expansive outdoor living area.
Vacant landProperty Type
3.45 acresLot Size
$1,304,348Price/Acres
Listed by Kathy McLearn MCLEARN• REMAX WELCOME HOME
Southeast Jacksonville, located between Downtown Jacksonville and the Intracoastal Waterway, is a residential and commercial Jacksonville neighborhood with riverfront parks and sprawling office corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the San Jose Blvd and Baymeadows Rd crossroads, where plazas, local eateries, and late-day traffic set a brisk, practical rhythm. Community pillars include Theatre Jacksonville, San Marco Theatre, and Aardwolf Brewing Company. Mid-century ranch homes and newer townhome pockets sit alongside big-canopy streets and creek-fed greenways. The St. Johns River and nearby preserves shape weekend routines with boardwalks, launches, and shaded trails. Dining and shopping cluster along San Jose and Baymeadows, while quiet side streets keep the pace measured.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Riverfront property with navigable water and river access
Cleared land
Chain link fencing
County road frontage with asphalt road surface
Home design
Unimproved land (zoned for residential single-family use)
Construction
3.45 acres
Utilities
Underground electric available
Water available
Septic tank (sewer)
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Rare Find! One of a Kind! The Value is in this Prime, Riverfront Lot in Historic, Mandarin with Close to 4 Acres (181' of frontage x 831' in depth). Exceptional Privacy, and Views Across the St Johns River, with Close Proximity to all of the Conveniences of the City. Originally Developed as a Citrus Orchard, with Existing Mandarin Orange, Lemon & Grapefruit Trees. This Unique and historic home was Built in 1885 w/''Good Bones'', but will Require Major Renovation to Dwellings (home and Several outbuildings) and Dock. It would be worth the Consideration of Renovating it. Septic System Replaced a Few Years Ago.
This category includes residential developments in a density range of up to 7 dwelling units per acre when full urban services are available. Generally, single-family dwellings will be the predominant land use in this category, although patio homes, townhomes, and multiple-family dwellings may also be permitted in appropriate locations. Minimum lot size shall be one-half acre per dwelling unit when both centralized potable water and wastewater treatment are not available. The lot size may be reduced to one quarter acre per dwelling unit if either one of these services is available. Secondary and supporting nonresidential uses described herein may also be permitted, subject to the criteria set forth in this Section below.; The following primary and secondary zoning districts may be considered in the Low Density Residential Category depicted on the Future Land Use Map series of the Comprehensive Plan.; The Residential Low Density RLD zoning districts allow for single-family dwellings at minimum lot sizes permitted in each district along with certain supporting open space uses, community facilities and utilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Golf related
Park & open space
Oct 31, 2003 • Final
Roofing
Roofing
Feb 18, 1994 • Final
Electrical
Construct a room addition.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 12638 Mandarin Rd
$4,137,032
$363K under list price of $4.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $608K to $1.1M.