PCS to JBAB, Navy Yard & Fort McNair · Washington, DC

Living near JBAB, Navy Yard & Fort McNair

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, the Washington Navy Yard, and Fort McNair are all in DC, along the Anacostia and Potomac rivers. Many families commute in from Maryland or Virginia for more space.

Amber Custis and family on the National Mall in Washington, DC
LocationWashington, DC
Main routesI-295, I-695, Suitland Pkwy, Wilson Bridge
Public schoolsDepends on where you live
TransitMetro Green Line (Navy Yard, Waterfront, Anacostia)

Where families live

Neighborhoods near JBAB, Navy Yard & Fort McNair

A starting point. The right fit depends on your budget, your commute, and where your spouse works.

Prince George's County, MD

Oxon Hill & National Harbor

A quick drive up I-295, with waterfront dining and the Wilson Bridge nearby.

Short commuteWaterfront
Prince George's County, MD

Fort Washington

Larger lots and river views, south along MD-210.

Bigger lotsQuiet
Prince George's County, MD

Camp Springs & Suitland

Close to the Suitland Parkway and the Branch Avenue Metro.

MetroShort commute
Alexandria, VA

Old Town & Del Ray

Walkable and historic, just across the Wilson Bridge.

WalkableVirginia option
Arlington, VA

National Landing

Crystal City and Pentagon City condos with Metro and I-395 access.

CondosMetro

Before you pick a neighborhood

What I tell families heading here

  1. TIP 01

    Want to live in DC itself? I'm licensed in Virginia and Maryland, so I'll connect you with a DC agent I trust.

  2. TIP 02

    The Green Line runs to Navy Yard and Waterfront. Living near a Green Line station in Maryland can mean skipping the drive.

  3. TIP 03

    JBAB has on-base housing. Ask about wait times early so we can compare it to buying.

Schools

Comparing schools

Every family weighs schools differently. I'll point you to official school district boundaries and state report cards so you can compare for yourself, and I'll make sure the homes we look at are zoned where you want them.

Your base's School Liaison Officer is another great resource. They can help with enrollment, transfers, and special programs.

School assignments can change. Always confirm a home's assigned schools with the school district.

Foxtrot 100 Heroes Project

You take care of everyone else. Let me give some back.

If you serve, heal, teach, or respond, I give a portion of my commission back to you at closing to put toward your closing costs. It's my thank-you, built right into the deal.

Credit is applied toward closing costs at settlement and is subject to lender approval and the terms of your purchase contract. Ask me how it works with your loan type.

  • Active duty & veterans
  • Military spouses
  • Nurses
  • Teachers
  • Firefighters & EMS
  • Law enforcement

Heading to JBAB, Navy Yard & Fort McNair? Let's make a plan.

Send me your report date and budget. I'll pull together homes in the neighborhoods that fit your commute.