Ideal Military Moves

Moving with the military to Oklahoma?

PCSing to Tinker Airforce Base

New duty station. New city. New home. 

If the military is bringing you to Tinker Air Force Base, you've landed in great hands. Whether you're hoping to stay a while or already thinking about investing in something that will sell well again down the road, we're here to help.

The Ideal Difference

When moving to a new area, partner with people whose roots run deep. Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods is proudly locally owned and operated, and we’ve been building homes in central Oklahoma for more than 30 years. 

Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods is a local Oklahoma builder with more than 30 years of experience building new homes in Oklahoma. From the extreme weather to the clay soil, we understand Oklahoma's unique challenges and engineer every home to exceed building code requirements.

Community-Centered Neighborhoods

We know how important community is for all Ideal homeowners, but especially for members of the military. For those who move frequently, having a neighborhood designed around connection makes all the difference. Just like on base, places to gather, play, and put down roots quickly aren't just nice to have, they're essential. 

Ideal neighborhoods have a variety of community amenities that are an extention of your backyard - like walking paths, stocked fishing ponds, playgrounds, and splash pads. We begin every new community by planning its community spaces before homes are ever planned. 

Ideal homeowners are active! You'll find many people out walking or running, playing, and creating connections at these community spaces.

Peace-of-Mind Warranties

When you’re deployed, the last thing you need to be worried about (or budgeting for) is a major maintenance issue at home. Every new Ideal home comes with three industry-leading warranties that exceed what most other builders offer:

• 1-Year Builder Warranty, which covers workmanship and material-related concerns. Our in-house team of experts are able to help you even at nights and on weekends in the event of a warranty emergency.
• 2-Year Major Systems Warranty, which protects essential systems like plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.
• 10-Year Structural Warranty, which provides long-term coverage for your foundation and framing. This warranty is also fully transferable if you plan to sell your home down the road. This warranty is extremely important with Oklahoma's shifting soil. Not only do we build one of the strongest and most structurally sound foundations, but we also warranty that work for 10 years.

In addition, Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods is the only new home builder in Oklahoma that guarantees your heating and cooling costs for the first three years.

The Best School Districts

Relocating means researching a hundred different things. If you’re also researching school districts, Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods can take that off your list. We only build communities in areas with excellent schools. Even if you don't have kiddos, homes in great school districts have a great resale opportunity. 

Resale Value

Speaking of resale, Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods is a trusted name throughout the state. Our reputation, community involvement, excellent neighborhoods, and great locations near Tinker AFB make your Ideal home a strong investment. Our reputation for quality homes, community amenities, and unique styles of homes make Ideal homes an excellent value.

We build for Oklahoma’s weather

Rodgers and Hammerstein weren’t taking artistic license when they wrote “when the wind comes sweeping down the plains.”  

Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods is a national leader in tornado-resilient residential construction and energy efficient home design. Unlike other builders, our Ph.D. structural engineer individually designs every single foundation based on unique soil samples and hydrology reports.

Oklahoma’s unique conditions are not an afterthought to the design process. They are integral to every part of the process. 

VA Loans

Ideal's preferred lenders offer VA loans and are familiar with the process of VA loans for active duty military, reservists, and veterans. Working with our preferred lender makes the purchase process even smoother, as our processes are integrated. 

New Homes Near Tinker Airforce Base 

We have five communities in easy commuting distance to Tinker AFB at varying sizes and price points. 

Abbot Lake in Moore

• Find out more about Abbot Lake
• Less than 10 minutes to Tinker AFB
• New Homes from the $260s
• 1,158 - 2,136 square feet
• School District: Moore Public Schools
• Neighborhood Features: splash pad, large pond, walking trails, and playground
• Moore Community Guide

Timber Ridge Pointe in Choctaw

• Find out more about Timber Ridge Pointe
• 15 minutes to Tinker AFB
• 1,682 - 2,713 square feet
• School District: Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District
• Neighborhood Features: ponds, walking trails
• Choctaw Area Guide

The Woodlands in Harrah

• Find out more about The Woodlands
• 25 minutes to Tinker AFB
• New Homes from the $250s
• 1,158 - 2,136 square feet
• Schools: Harrah Public Schools
• Neighborhood Features: splashpad, playground, pond
• Harrah Area Guide

Flint Hills in Norman

• Find out more about Flint Hills
• 20 minutes to Tinker AFB
• New homes from the $280s
• 1,158 - 2,136 square feet
• Schools: Norman Public Schools
• Neighborhood Features: splashpad (coming soon), playground, walking trails, ponds
• Norman Area Guide

Jackson Creek in Edmond

• Find out more about Jackson Creek
• 30 minutes to Tinker AFB
• New homes from the high $200s
• 1,158 - 2,136 square feet
• Schools: Edmond Public Schools
• Neighborhood Features: clubhouse and pool (coming soon), playground, green space, fishing ponds, walking trails  
• Edmond Area Guide

If you’re unsure which area or neighborhood is right for you, we can help you narrow down the best location!

Customizing Your Ideal Home from Afar

Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods offers pre-designed homes that are ready to move in now or your choice of homesites to custom build with us. If you have 6-9 months available before you need to be in your new home, custom building gives you the opportunity to customize your colors, materials, homesite, and more, without the up front cost of a construction loan.

If you choose to custom build with Ideal, our design team has a lot of experience helping military members select customizations for their home remotely.

“We offer a lot of flexibility for military members and families,” said Melody. 

The Ideal Design Studio team has worked with many members of the military to personalize their home remotely. Find out more about the Ideal Design Studio here.

Check out pre-designed new homes near Tinker Air Force Base in Moore, Choctaw, Harrah, Norman, and Edmond — at a range of sizes and prices. Or start with floor plans if you might be interested in custom building a new home in Oklahoma.