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Fort Eisenhower

Army Augusta, Georgia

Off-Base Living

Top neighborhoods near Fort Eisenhower

Martinez / Evans

Suburban communities immediately west of Fort Eisenhower with affordable single-family homes and strong military community presence.

5–10 min to main gate

Military communityAffordableSuburban

Grovetown

Fast-growing suburb west of Augusta with newer construction, strong schools, and very popular with military families buying their first home.

15–20 min to main gate

New constructionFamily-friendlySuburban

Aiken, SC

Charming equestrian community just across the South Carolina border, known for historic neighborhoods, golf, and a slower pace of life.

25–35 min to main gate

HistoricGolf communityRetiree-friendly
Schools

Columbia County School District / Richmond County School System

Columbia County (Grovetown, Evans, Martinez) is the preferred district for military families due to higher-performing schools and newer facilities.

What families should know

  • Grovetown High School and Evans High School serve the primary military family areas
  • Columbia County SD consistently outperforms state averages
  • District has a military family liaison program for incoming PCS families
Things to Do

Life around Fort Eisenhower

Outdoors

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

Historic canal with hiking, biking, and boat tours along a 7-mile stretch — one of Augusta's best outdoor resources.

Attraction

Masters Golf Tournament (Augusta National)

One of golf's four majors, held every April at Augusta National Golf Club — a world-class event in the backyard of Fort Eisenhower.

Dining

Frog Hollow Tavern

Award-winning Southern cuisine restaurant in downtown Augusta, known for farm-to-table dishes and an impressive whiskey selection.

Outdoors

Riverwalk Augusta

Scenic promenade along the Savannah River in downtown Augusta with parks, festivals, and waterfront dining.

Shopping

Augusta Mall

The region's largest mall with over 100 stores and dining options, centrally located for military families.

Outdoors

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

Free nature park with boardwalks and trails through wetlands, excellent for birdwatching and nature walks with kids.

Housing Market

Buying or renting near Fort Eisenhower

Home Prices

$220,000–$360,000

Typical Rent

$1,200–$1,800/mo

The Augusta area remains affordable relative to other military markets. Grovetown and Evans are the most competitive submarkets due to strong school demand from military families.

Popular neighborhoods: Grovetown, Evans, Martinez

Buying near Fort Eisenhower with a VA loan: $0 down and no PMI. Estimate your allowance with the BAH calculator, follow the PCS checklist, and read the full VA Loan Guide before you go under contract.

Orders to Fort Eisenhower?

Get pre-approved before you arrive. A VA loan specialist can have your numbers ready this week.

Call (719) 259-2246