NAS Jacksonville, FL Off Base Housing

3 Bed / 2 Bath / 2,000 Sq.Ft. / $1,500 | Home for Rent 5.8 miles from Birmingham Gate

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3 Bed / 2 Bath / 1,619 Sq.Ft. / $175,000 | Home for Sale 11.9 miles from Commercial Gate

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Surrounding Areas 
This area of northeastern Florida is situated on the St. Johns River near the border with Georgia along the Atlantic Ocean. Though the city is plenty large, some families may choose to live in the surrounding suburbs. On the southern side of Jacksonville are the towns of Orange Park (8,400 people), Lakeside (31,000), and Palm Valley (20,000). Yulee, 11,500 residents, is north of base. These suburbs are 20-40 minutes outside of downtown. The city itself is broken down into hundreds of different neighborhoods; the biggest of these are Avondale, San Marco, LaVilla, Riverside, Brooklyn, and Eastside. Often portions are also referred to as Northside, Southside, Westside, and Jacksonville Beaches. Other nearby cities include Green Cove Springs, Mandarin, and Fleming Island.

About the Installation
Naval Air Station Jacksonville - commonly called "NAS Jax" - provides facilities for pilot training and a maintenance depot for total engine disassembly. Other facilities located at NAS Jacksonville include a Naval Hospital, a Navy Family Service Center, and a Fleet Industrial Supply Center. The air station is located in Duval County, Florida and is the third largest naval installation in the United States. For more information click here.