PCS to MCB Quantico · Virginia
Living near Marine Corps Base Quantico
Quantico straddles Prince William and Stafford counties along I-95. Families tend to land just north or just south of the base, depending on budget and how much space they want.
Where families live
Neighborhoods near MCB Quantico
A starting point. The right fit depends on your budget, your commute, and where your spouse works.
Triangle & Dumfries
Closest to the main gate, with a mix of older and newer homes.
Montclair
A lake community with single-family homes and a quieter feel.
Stafford
Lots of newer construction and master-planned communities just south of base.
Woodbridge & Lake Ridge
More shopping and dining, with express lanes north toward DC if your spouse commutes.
Fredericksburg
A historic downtown and more home for the money. A longer drive, so test it first.
Before you pick a neighborhood
What I tell families heading here
- TIP 01
I-95 traffic is the big variable here. A home 10 miles away can be a very different commute in each direction.
- TIP 02
If one spouse works at Quantico and the other commutes north, Woodbridge and Lake Ridge can split the difference.
- TIP 03
Newer communities in Stafford may have HOAs. We'll factor those fees into your budget.
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 MCB Quantico? Let's make a plan.
Send me your report date and budget. I'll pull together homes in the neighborhoods that fit your commute.
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