Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, NC  28540

Real Estate for Sale in Jacksonville, NC  28540

Jacksonville is a city located in Onslow County.  It is the proud home of Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. The city is also enhanced by the beauty of the New River and its waterways, making this a popular place to live and work. Living within the city limits provides a safe environment from the fire and police departments and offers several nice parks for the family and many activities and festivals. The city parks are located throughout the city, near neighborhoods, and along the waterways. The parks have many amenities in them including a playground, picnic areas, grills, basketball courts, restrooms, lit shelter areas, and beautiful natural areas. The downtown area of Jacksonville has several parks offering access to the water, places to walk, or ride a bike, picnic areas, trails, and festival events. There are also some parks in the historic district that is on the river, with walkways to the water and gazebos. These also have events and festivals and stages for live music. Two other parks, Sturgeon City Park and Wilson Bay Park are along the shore of Wilson Bay. The New River flows by the Wilson Bay and overlooks the RTE 17 Bridge that accesses New River Air Station, Camp Geiger, and Camp Lejeune Military Installations. Another area is the Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex that has ball fields, tennis courts, a meditation labyrinth, Gardens of the States, an amphitheater, many play areas, and an indoor basketball court. The Commons also has the Law 5K, a variety of sports events, and Jacksonville’s Jamboree, a spring festival with sports competitions, demonstrations, exhibits, music, and lots of family fun. There are several places to access the water and enjoy kayaking, canoeing, paddleboards, and boating.  There is also Lynnwood Park Zoo, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, and Beirut Memorial to visit. Jacksonville has a large school structure and also has higher education at Coastal Carolina Community College, Mount Olive College Jacksonville, and UNCW Onslow Extension.  There are many places to eat or dine in this area along with pubs and bars. There is plenty of shopping, including a mall. You will find any amenity needed for daily living in this area, including doctors, hospitals, groceries, gas stations, banks, churches, and post offices. There are many different sizes and styles of homes offered in Jacksonville, in all price ranges. If you prefer to live close to one of the bases or out away from the city or in the middle of town, there will be a home to fit your needs. 

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