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Answers to the questions military families ask most about moving to Augusta, Evans, Grovetown and Martinez
It's Fort Gordon. The Army renamed the post Fort Eisenhower in 2023 and restored the Fort Gordon name in June 2025. You'll still see both names on maps, orders and older listings, but they're the same installation, just southwest of Augusta, Georgia.
Most families who live off post choose Grovetown, Evans, Martinez or Augusta in Georgia, or North Augusta across the river in South Carolina. Grovetown sits closest to post and has a lot of newer construction. Evans and Martinez in Columbia County are popular for schools, parks and shopping. Augusta offers the widest range of home prices.
It depends on where you live and which gate you use. Grovetown and Harlem are the shortest drive for most people, while Evans and Martinez typically add more time. Gates back up during morning rush, so before you choose a neighborhood we map the drive from each home to your actual unit at the time you'll be reporting.
Fort Gordon falls in BAH housing area GA073. For 2026, an E-5 with dependents receives about $1,890 a month and an O-3 with dependents about $2,250. Your exact rate depends on rank and dependent status, so confirm it with the Defense Travel Management Office BAH calculator. We'll show you homes where the payment fits inside your BAH.
Many service members buy, because a VA loan payment in the Augusta area can land at or near BAH, and Fort Gordon's cyber mission keeps rental demand strong if you PCS again and keep the home as a rental. Renting can make sense on a short tour. We'll run the numbers both ways for your timeline before you decide.
Yes. Eligible service members and veterans can buy with no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance, in Georgia or South Carolina, including new construction. We work with local lenders who close VA loans every week. We are also very familiar with the VA loan process and are here to help your family!
Yes. Many of our military clients buy from out of state or overseas using live video tours, digital signatures and a mail-away or remote closing arranged with the closing attorney, so they can move straight into their home when they arrive. Start with a VA pre-approval and a copy of your orders.
Children who live on post attend Richmond County schools, including Freedom Park School on the installation. Families who live off post in Evans, Martinez and much of Grovetown are zoned for the Columbia County School District, a big draw for military families, and several Columbia County schools have earned Georgia recognition for supporting military students. North Augusta is served by Aiken County schools in South Carolina.
Homes in the Augusta area commonly take 60 to 90 days to sell. Well-priced homes still can draw fast offers, especially during the summer PCS season, while overpriced homes sit. Having a VA pre-approval in hand before you start touring helps you compete.
The Fairey Team is led by Ehrin Fairey, a serving Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, so we understand orders, report dates and moving on the military's timeline. We're a Top 1% eXp Realty team with $85M+ in sales across Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Grovetown and North Augusta since 2022. We have all 5 star reviews. Call or text (706) 480-5203 to start planning your move.