PCS to NAS Pax River · Maryland

Living near NAS Patuxent River

Pax River sits at the mouth of the Patuxent River in St. Mary's County. Life here is slower, with water everywhere and a close-knit military community.

Historic main street with flowers along a brick sidewalk
LocationSt. Mary's County, MD
Main routesMD-235, MD-4, MD-5
Public schoolsSt. Mary's County; Calvert County
TransitMostly driving; county commuter options

Where families live

Neighborhoods near NAS Pax River

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

St. Mary's County

Lexington Park

Right outside the gate, with the most options close to base.

ClosestVariety
St. Mary's County

California

Popular with families, with newer neighborhoods and shopping along Route 235.

Family-friendlyShopping
St. Mary's County

Hollywood

More land and a rural feel, a short drive north.

Bigger lotsQuiet
St. Mary's County

Leonardtown

The county seat, with a historic downtown and a waterfront park.

HistoricWalkable downtown
Calvert County

Solomons & Lusby

Waterfront living across the Thomas Johnson Bridge. The bridge can slow down at rush hour.

WaterfrontAcross the bridge

Before you pick a neighborhood

What I tell families heading here

  1. TIP 01

    If you're looking in Calvert County, test the Thomas Johnson Bridge at commute time.

  2. TIP 02

    Waterfront homes can mean flood zones and higher insurance. We'll check before you fall in love.

  3. TIP 03

    Some rural homes have wells and septic systems. I'll make sure the right inspections are in your contract.

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 NAS Pax River? Let's make a plan.

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