Everlake at Mandarin 55+ Community Review

by Ryan Erisman

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With Everlake at Mandarin, Dream Finders Homes is bringing their 55+ lifestyle expertise to Jacksonville's Mandarin neighborhood, about 20 minutes south of downtown.

The real appeal here is the combination of lakeside living with maintenance-free paired villas in one of Jacksonville's most sought-after neighborhoods, plus easy access to both urban amenities and pristine beaches.

Location

Everlake at Mandarin places you in the heart of one of Jacksonville's most sought-after residential neighborhoods, giving you that perfect blend of tranquil lakeside living with convenient access to everything Northeast Florida offers.

You've got the charm of historic Mandarin with its ancient oak trees and Spanish moss, plus you're close enough to downtown Jacksonville for urban amenities but far enough from the coast to avoid hurricane evacuation zones while still enjoying beach access.

  • 20 minutes to downtown Jacksonville
  • 30 minutes to Jacksonville International Airport
  • 8 miles to Interstate 95
  • 17 miles to Jacksonville Beach
  • 19 miles to Neptune Beach
  • 21 miles to Atlantic Beach
  • Close to top medical facilities
  • San Jose Boulevard shopping and dining
  • Publix, Target, and Trader Joe's for daily needs

Amenities

Everlake emphasizes lakeside living with a focus on outdoor recreation and social spaces around the tranquil lake setting.

  • Gated community with lakefront clubhouse
  • Swimming pool with lakeside tropical setting
  • Fully equipped fitness center
  • Open-air pavilions for gatherings
  • Event lawn for celebrations
  • Poolside grill area
  • Walking paths and scenic trails around the lake
  • Firepit area for sunset gatherings
  • Landscaped activity areas
  • Maintenance-free lifestyle with HOA handling exterior upkeep

Homes

All Everlake homes are paired villas designed for low-maintenance 55+ living, featuring open-concept layouts with modern kitchens and covered lanais for enjoying Florida's year-round outdoor weather.

  • Maintenance-free paired villa designs
  • Starting in $300k's
  • Pricing ranges from $323,990 to $409,990
  • 2-car garages standard
  • Covered lanais for outdoor living
  • Open-concept great rooms flow to dining and kitchen areas