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Every family stationed at NAS Jacksonville, NS Mayport, or NSB Kings Bay works directly with us, start to finish. If your orders send you somewhere else, we don't just hand you a phone book — we've personally interviewed real estate agents at installations across the country and built a nationwide referral network of people who understand PCS timelines, VA loans, and military life. It's always free, and it's always in your best interest, not ours.
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NAS Jacksonville sits along the St. Johns River in West Jacksonville and is the largest Navy base in the region — home to Maritime Patrol squadrons, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, and Naval Hospital Jacksonville.
NAS Jacksonville Homes is professionally managed by Balfour Beatty Communities and made up of two neighborhoods, exclusively for active-duty military. Eligibility varies based on total number of dependents — contact the leasing office at (904) 908-0821 for specifics.
3–4 bedrooms · 2.5 baths · laundry room, master suite, screened-in porch, garage, community basketball court & playground.
Eligibility: E1–E9; O1–O5
3–5 bedrooms · 2–4.5 baths · near the NAS Jax Golf Club and Officers' Club.
Eligibility: E7–E9; O1–O7
Established Clay County community, closest civilian option to the base.
~10–15 min commute
Doctors Lake & St. Johns River living in Clay County.
~15–20 min commute
New-construction amenity community, Clay County schools.
~15–20 min commute
More rural, larger lots, still zoned Clay County.
~25–35 min commute
Clay County Schools (Fleming Island, Oakleaf, Orange Park, Middleburg) are the districts serving these communities; on-base housing is zoned to Duval County Schools. Confirm school assignment by address.
Orange Park Mall & The Grove, Fleming Island Town Center, Oakleaf Town Center, casual dining along Blanding Boulevard, plus Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area and Jennings State Forest for hiking and paddling.
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Situated at the mouth of the St. Johns River, minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, Mayport is homeport to destroyer squadrons, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic, and Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville.
NS Mayport Homes (Balfour Beatty Communities) has four neighborhoods, open to all ranks, retirees, DOD personnel, and civilians. Contact leasing at (904) 270-8870.
3–4 bedrooms · 2.5 baths · laundry room, screened-in porch.
Eligibility: E7–E9; O1–O9
2–4 bedrooms · 1–2 baths · near the main gate and Joseph Finegan Elementary.
Eligibility: All ranks
2-bedroom townhomes · 1.5 baths · fully-equipped kitchen, garage, screened porch.
Eligibility: All ranks
2–5 bedrooms · 1–3 baths · patios, some with garages.
Eligibility: All ranks
Quiet, residential, minutes from the gate.
~10–15 min commute
Walkable, calmer beach town, Third Street shops.
~10–18 min commute
Liveliest beach town, Beaches Town Center, pier.
~15–20 min commute
Upscale golf-course living, St. Johns County schools.
~20–25 min commute
Duval County Schools, including Atlantic Beach Elementary, Neptune Beach Elementary, and Fletcher High School, with magnet access to Douglas Anderson School of the Arts; St. Johns County Schools for Ponte Vedra families.
Atlantic Beach Town Center, the Town Center at Neptune Beach, Beaches Town Center's restaurants and boutiques, the SeaWalk Pavilion, the Jacksonville Beach boardwalk, and TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra.
Just across the Georgia border, Kings Bay is the East Coast homeport for Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines. Many families choose to live on the Florida side, in Nassau County, for zero state income tax and Nassau County schools — while St. Marys and Kingsland, GA sit right outside the gate.
NSB Kings Bay Homes (Balfour Beatty Communities) has three neighborhoods. Contact leasing at (912) 882-1211.
2–4 bedrooms · 1–2.5 baths · single-family homes & townhouses.
All ranks/retirees/DOD/public; single-family homes: Active Duty E7+
2–4 bedrooms · 1–2.5 baths · fully-equipped kitchens, garage/carport.
All ranks, retirees, DOD, public
2–4 bedrooms · 1–2.5 baths.
All ranks, retirees, DOD, public
Closest civilian town, right outside the gate.
~5–10 min commute
Camden County's commercial hub, I-95 access.
~10–15 min commute
New construction, no FL state income tax, Nassau schools.
~20–25 min commute
Historic waterfront charm, island living.
~25–30 min commute
Nassau County Schools (FL side) including Wildlight Elementary and Fernandina Beach Elementary/Middle/High; Camden County School System including Camden County High School (GA side) for St. Marys and Kingsland families.
Wildlight Village Center, historic Fernandina Beach's Centre Street shops & restaurants, downtown St. Marys waterfront dining, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Crooked River State Park, and a Davis Love III-designed golf course.
How we help military families transition seamlessly from orders to move-in day — anywhere in the country.
We evaluate your BAH budget, school preferences, commute limits, and pet needs long before you arrive — local or anywhere in our network.
HD video walkthroughs highlighting house details, street condition, and surrounding neighborhood noise levels.
Fast-tracked VA loan approvals with trusted local lenders who specialize in military turnarounds.
Remote notary coordination and power-of-attorney execution so your keys are ready when your truck arrives.
Whether to buy or rent depends on your orders' expected length, VA loan eligibility, and how the local market compares to BAH for your area. A 0%-down VA loan changes the math compared to civilian financing, but a shorter, less certain assignment may still favor renting. We can walk through the numbers for your specific situation — we won't tell you buying is always the right call, because it isn't for everyone.
Communities like Oakleaf Plantation, Fleming Island, Wildlight, and Nocatee all have active new-construction builders within a reasonable commute of NAS Jacksonville, Mayport, or Kings Bay. VA loans can be used on new construction; ask us or your lender early whether a specific builder has VA-experienced financing options in place.
Most PCS home purchases move from pre-approval to closing in 30–45 days once an offer is accepted, though this varies by lender, inspection findings, and the VA appraisal turnaround. Starting your search and lender conversations as soon as orders are known gives the most flexibility.
These are starting points for your own research and conversations with us — not guarantees about any specific outcome, school rating, or future value.
Yes. Many of our military clients purchase sight-unseen, with detailed video walkthroughs and gate-commute checks before any offer. The full step-by-step guide is in our military relocation FAQ.
VA loans offer qualified service members 0% down payment financing with no monthly PMI. We connect you with military-experienced lenders to secure your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and structure seller concessions to help minimize your out-of-pocket cash.
We coordinate Power of Attorney (POA) documentation through base legal or arrange remote mobile-notary closings so your purchase stays on schedule regardless of deployment status.
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