New River MCAS Homes for Sale & Real Estate Information in North Carolina
New River Marine Corps Air Station is a military base in the Jacksonville metro area of Onslow County, North Carolina. Surrounded by farming communities and suburban hideaways, New River MCAS is located in the eastern part of the state, just four miles south of downtown Jacksonville on Highway 17 South.
Situated near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, New River MCAS shares some facilities with Camp Geiger and remains home to two Marine Aircraft Groups, several premier training units and the first operational MV-22 squadrons. As the primary Marine Helicopter Training Base on the East Coast, approximately 6,000 Marines, sailors, airmen and 600 civilian employees work at the air station.
Known for warm and hospitable residents in the surrounding area, the New River MCAS residents are offered a low cost of living, neighboring small town charm, and several local community events for those that live off the base. Additionally, Marine Corps Community Services offers plenty of valuable resources and fun activities, including athletics, arts, outdoor fun, movies and concerts for the active populace. While maintaining focus on the base populace, New River MCAS offers excellent schools, several family service and advocacy groups, and many programs and outlets for an active community. With the proximity to the North Carolina hills, lakes, rivers and the ocean, residents can enjoy several nearby outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and a bevy of water sports.
Local Real Estate Market: Prices of New River MCAS Homes for Sale
Residents can either rent housing on base or can live off base, buying or renting in the nearby cities. Many families have found that by using their BAH or basic allowance for housing that they are able to enjoy the many benefits of home ownership! There is a large inventory of homes off base, from brick ranch styles to traditional, new construction and custom homes. Residents can choose from forested or cleared plots of land to build custom homes, invest in income properties and duplexes to rent, or secure a charming family home with views of New River.
Single-family homes start from $115,000 for modest starter homes to $500,000 for expansive country homes on large lots. Very few town houses and condominiums are available in the area, but can be found closer to Jacksonville from under $100,000 to $250,000. A wide variety of land is offered from $40,000 to more than $300,000 depending on acreage, topography and utilities present.
New River MCAS Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $229,135 compared to $231,348 the previous week, for a slight decrease of less than -1%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in New River MCAS NC. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in New River MCAS to help you find the best home!