Orange Park
Just south of NAS Jax in Clay County. Popular with Navy families and a short commute.
PCS to Florida
Buying a home near NAS Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport
Where do military families live near NAS Jacksonville?
Families at NAS Jacksonville often live in Orange Park, Fleming Island or the Westside. Near Naval Station Mayport, many choose Atlantic Beach or Neptune Beach. With a VA loan you can buy in any of them with no money down, and your BAH can count toward qualifying.
Where families live
Towns near NAS Jacksonville
Fleming Island
South of Orange Park along the river. Planned neighborhoods and a longer drive.
Middleburg
Farther southwest. More land and often lower prices.
Westside Jacksonville
The neighborhoods right around the base.
Mandarin
Across the St. Johns River. Established neighborhoods, with the Buckman Bridge on your commute.
Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach
Closest to Naval Station Mayport. Beach living at higher prices.
Local tip
Get homeowners and flood insurance quotes early. In Jacksonville, insurance can swing your payment as much as the price of the home does.
Your PCS timeline
How to buy before you report
Your BAH can count as income when you qualify. Look up your new rate on the official DoD BAH lookup.
As soon as you have orders
Reach out and get pre-approved. Look up the BAH rate for your new location so you know what fits.
Shop from where you are
Tour homes by video with a local agent, and use house-hunting leave if you can get it.
Make an offer and close
You can often sign your closing papers from your current station. If you'll be away, a specific power of attorney can work. Tell us early so we set it up correctly.
Move in
The VA expects the home to be your main residence, usually within about 60 days of closing. If you're deployed, your spouse living there can count.
NAS Jacksonville questions
Straight answers
Where do people live when stationed at Mayport?
Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach are closest. Many families also choose neighborhoods farther inland for more space and lower prices.
Can I buy near NAS Jacksonville before I arrive?
Yes. Many families get pre-approved at their current station, tour homes by video and close before or right after they report.
Can my BAH help me qualify?
Yes. Lenders can count BAH as income. Your BAH rate for the Jacksonville area is on the official DoD lookup, and we'll use it in your pre-approval.
Get started
Orders to NAS Jacksonville? Start now.
The earlier you get pre-approved, the more time you have to find the right home. One person on our team will be your point of contact from your current station to closing day.