Military Relocation Jacksonville: NAS Jax, Mayport and Kings Bay
PCSing to NAS Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport or Kings Bay? Find the right neighborhood and close on your timeline.
Planning a military relocation Jacksonville move? Northeast Florida is home to Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport, with Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay just across the Georgia line and Camp Blanding in Clay County. Here is how to choose where to live and how to buy or rent on a PCS timeline. Talk to Tanya about your PCS move.
Where Should I Live When I PCS to Jacksonville? Quick Answer
It depends on your base and commute. Families at NAS Jacksonville often look at Orange Park, Fleming Island, Mandarin, Oakleaf and Riverside. Mayport families often choose the Beaches, Atlantic Beach, Arlington, Queens Harbour or Nocatee. Kings Bay families commonly look at Yulee and Fernandina Beach. Eligible service members and veterans can buy with a VA loan, and a local agent who understands PCS timelines can help you close before or after report dates.
Neighborhoods by Base
| NAS Jacksonville | Orange Park, Fleming Island, Mandarin, Oakleaf, Riverside, Westside |
|---|---|
| Naval Station Mayport | Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Arlington, Queens Harbour, Nocatee |
| Kings Bay (GA) | Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island |
| Camp Blanding | Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island |
Buying With a VA Loan
VA loans are a powerful benefit for eligible service members and veterans. See guides from our partner mortgage site for VA loans near NAS Jacksonville, VA loans near Mayport and VA loans near Kings Bay and Yulee.
Closing on a PCS Timeline
- Close remotely with a mobile notary or remote online notarization, or with a power of attorney.
- Our affiliated title company offers a $299 military and first responder settlement fee.
- Plan for VA appraisal and inspection time in your contract dates.
Leaving Northeast Florida? Keep or Rent Your Home
If your next orders take you away, you may be able to keep your home as a rental. See renting out your home when you PCS.
Get Help With Your PCS Move
Tell Tanya what you are looking for and she will send you matching homes, neighborhood advice and a plan for your move.
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Why Buyers Work With Tanya Cosmini
Tanya Cosmini is a Realtor with Realty ONE Group Elevate, serving Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee and the rest of Northeast Florida. On Homes.com she shows 83 closed sales totaling $41.8 million over the prior five years and a 5.0-star rating from 22 reviews, and she holds the CLHMS, ABR and MRP designations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a home before I arrive?
Yes. Many military buyers tour by video and close remotely.
How long does a VA purchase usually take?
Plan for about 30 to 45 days, depending on the appraisal and lender.
Do you work with spouses buying while the service member is deployed?
Yes. A valid power of attorney or remote signing can make it work.
Related Pages
- Moving to St. Augustine
- Jacksonville Beach homes for sale
- Orange Park homes for sale
- Yulee homes for sale
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Our Family of Companies
- Realty ONE Group Elevate, a full-service real estate brokerage with offices in Jacksonville and St. Augustine
- Title Company of Florida, title insurance, escrow, and closings statewide, with a $299 settlement fee for veterans, active duty military and first responders
- Rental Property Partners, property management in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Ponte Vedra
Affiliated business disclosure: Realty ONE Group Elevate is owned by Tanya Cosmini. Title Company of Florida is owned by her husband, Sam Gorniak, and Rental Property Partners is owned within the same family. Because of these family relationships, the owners may benefit when you use more than one of these companies. You are not required to use any of them and are free to choose other providers.