10th Mountain Division · Fort Drum, NY

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PCSing to Fort Drum? Whether you're a service member, spouse, or both — we connect you with vetted local experts who specialize in military moves. No cold calls, no Zillow guesswork.

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Families who trusted PCSHomes with their move to Fort Drum.

Every family's PCS is different. Here's how we helped.

E7 Spouse · PCS from Fort Liberty
"We closed on our house before we even set foot in Watertown."

I was 7 months pregnant, my husband was at JRTC, and I was doing this alone. My agent FaceTimed me through 3 houses. We put an offer in that weekend and closed in 28 days.

$1,180
Monthly mortgage
+$923
BAH leftover/mo
28
Days to close
— Sarah R., Evans Mills
O2 Spouse · First Duty Station
"Everyone said just rent. We're glad we didn't listen."

Our agent knew which homes had natural gas vs. propane — that one detail saves us $150/month in winter. When we PCS out, we're keeping the house as a rental.

$1,240
Monthly mortgage
+$650
BAH leftover/mo
$1,550
Future rent income
— Emily T., Watertown
E6 Solo Spouse · Deployment
"My husband deployed 6 weeks after we got here."

I found PCSHomes googling at 2am. They connected me to the ACS Lending Closet, a CYSS childcare spot, and eventually a house. The community here is the tightest I've seen at any base.

$1,050
Monthly mortgage
+$843
BAH leftover/mo
8 wks
CYSS waitlist
— Jasmine W., Black River → Evans Mills

Vetted professionals for your PCS journey.

DP Development and Properties LLC
DP Development & Properties
High-end rentals at affordable prices — specially built for veterans and active duty families. Quality housing without the premium price tag.
Call Now · (315) 767-4222
Joseph Murtha, North Star Real Estate
Joseph Murtha
North Star Real Estate
#1 agent in Jefferson & Lewis County for most homes sold and volume — 4 years running. VA loan specialist and military relocation expert. 120+ five-star reviews.
Contact Joe · (315) 221-3671
Wood Consulting
Wood Consulting
Local home services — need a contractor? Want cleaner, healthier water? Looking to save on your power bill? We've got you covered.
Learn More · (315) 221-4857

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Your matched expert handles the details — remote showings, VA paperwork, closing coordination. You focus on your family.
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The insider knowledge that saves military families thousands.

This is the kind of stuff you only learn after living at Fort Drum. We're giving it to you before you get here.

Natural gas vs. propane = $1,500/year difference
Watertown city has natural gas lines. Evans Mills, Black River, and most rural areas do not — they're on propane or oil, which costs $1,000–2,000 more per year. We know which streets have gas.
Two homes on the same street can be in different school districts
Fort Drum spans 3 districts: General Brown (most popular), Indian River, and Carthage. The boundary lines are confusing. Confirm the district before you make an offer — not after.
Register for CYSS childcare the day you get orders
The waitlist is 3–6 months. Register at militarychildcare.com before you arrive. If you wait until you get here, you'll be scrambling for months.
NY military spouses get automatic license reciprocity
New York honors out-of-state licenses for military spouses — nursing, teaching, real estate, and 10+ professions. You get a 6-month temporary permit while your transfer processes.
Veterans get 3 property tax exemptions in NY — most people miss 2 of them
NY has Alternative Veterans (458-a), Cold War Veterans (458-b), and Eligible Funds (458) exemptions. Combined with STAR, you could save $1,000+ per year on property taxes. Most families only file for one.
Snow tires aren't optional — and AWD matters here
140+ inches of snow per year. All-season tires won't cut it. Budget for a set of snow tires ($400–800) and strongly consider 4WD/AWD. Studded tires are legal Oct 16 – Apr 30 in NY.
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Should you rent or buy at Fort Drum?
Owning a home here is closer than you think. Run the numbers with our side-by-side calculator — including real utility costs and BAH coverage.
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How much house can your BAH cover?
Plug in your rank and see your estimated monthly payment vs. your BAH. Most families at Fort Drum have money left over.
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PCSHomes is a Fort Drum military family resource. Questions? Call or text (315) 221-4857

It's not just a duty station. It becomes home.

The North Country is one of the most naturally beautiful regions in the northeast. Here's what your family has to look forward to.

Thompson Park, Watertown NY
Thompson Park
435 acres · Zoo · Pool · Trails
Thousand Islands
Thousand Islands
1 hour south · Kayaking · Boldt Castle
Sackets Harbor
Sackets Harbor
Lake Ontario · Breweries · History
North Country Winter
Winter at Fort Drum
Yes, it's real. But so is snowmobiling, skiing, and ice fishing.
Military family
Military Community
18,000 soldiers. Thousands of families. You won't be alone.
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