The Waterford at Mandarin — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Mandarin, Jacksonville, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Mandarin
Address
11247 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Floor plans
1BR–3BR
Advertised rents
~$1,100–$1,700 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
1994
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Affordable entry point to the desirable Mandarin school zone and San Jose corridor
- ✓Renovated units feature stainless appliances and wood-look flooring
- ✓Practical extras like boat storage and a car care center are rare in this price range
- ✓Long-term residents describe the community as peaceful with reasonable maintenance times
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report aging infrastructure problems, including appliance failures and slow permanent fixes
- ✕Some residents describe flea and pest issues near the dog park area
- ✕Common complaints include inconsistent communication from the office on noise and move-out matters
Our take
A 1994 garden community on San Jose Boulevard offering some of Mandarin's most accessible rents, popular with families and boaters drawn to the storage options. Renovated units and grounds review reasonably well, but resident feedback reflects the maintenance realities of an older property.
Amenities
Pool and clubhouse with Wi-Fi24-hour fitness centerDog parkBoat storageCar care centerFront-door trash pickupFireplaces in select unitsCourtesy patrol
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.